[chef8489]

I'm considering getting a Lyr 3 (with multibit DAC) before they all get sold out. However, I am quite concerned because of reports saying these Schiit amps have fried headphones (there are a couple of these situations in this thread). Has Schiit found out/eliminated the cause of this?

there were a couple of faulty units but that was not normal. there is always a risk with any headphone amp of that if the unit is faulty.

 

[cgb3]

I'm considering getting a Lyr 3 (with multibit DAC) before they all get sold out. However, I am quite concerned because of reports saying these Schiit amps have fried headphones (there are a couple of these situations in this thread). Has Schiit found out/eliminated the cause of this?

I've used a Lyr 3, with many different tubes, for the last 3 years. The last year and a half, the Lyr 3 has been my pre-amp to my Jot 2.

I'm not aware of reports of Lyr 3 damage to headphones. Maybe you should provide links to said damage.

 

[Ripper2860]

I'm considering getting a Lyr 3 (with multibit DAC) before they all get sold out. However, I am quite concerned because of reports saying these Schiit amps have fried headphones (there are a couple of these situations in this thread). Has Schiit found out/eliminated the cause of this?

Old news. The issue was rare, in early units, and was subsequently resolved. As long as you are not buying older units via the used market you should be okey-dokey.

 

[Odin412]

The newly arrived Psvane 6SN7 has replaced the LISST. The new tube is quite tall (it sits on a tube socket).

 

[chef8489]

Who all are using a socket saver for their Lyr 3 and how much does it raise the tube? I'm contemplating getting one. I used one for the vali 2 but never on my Lyr 3 in the past.

 

[dilbertprogrammer]

Who all are using a socket saver for their Lyr 3 and how much does it raise the tube? I'm contemplating getting one. I used one for the vali 2 but never on my Lyr 3 in the past.

I am using one. It essentially make the base of the tube flush with the top of the Lyr3 case (as shown above in @Odin412's picture).

 

[j0val]

Maybe this should be in a Lyr+ Tube rolling thread, but I came here to say that the Shug treasure tube no longer needs a socket saver to fit.

 

[chef8489]

Well I threw one in. So if I choose to remove it, how have you guys been successful at removing it?

 

[dilbertprogrammer]

Well I threw one in. So if I choose to remove it, how have you guys been successful at removing it?

I will find a tube which pins fit snuggly in the adapter and then use the same slow rocking back and forth motion while pulling upward like you would normally do with the tube by itself. Haven't had a reason to remove mine though.

 

[Mr Trev]

Well I threw one in. So if I choose to remove it, how have you guys been successful at removing it?

Suction? Just slap your lips on the case and start sucking. Best let the amp cool down first tho.

In all seriousity, maybe try using a pick or 2 inside the keyhole to hook onto the adapter and pull it up

 

[Ripper2860]

Needle-nosed pliers worked for me when I got my 1st tube riser. The Tubemonger ones hold a death-grip on the tube so after switching to the TM riser I've never had an issue. It always comes out with the tube.

 

[cgb3]

Who all are using a socket saver for their Lyr 3 and how much does it raise the tube? I'm contemplating getting one. I used one for the vali 2 but never on my Lyr 3 in the past.

I started with socket savers when I substituted 6f8g tubes (requires an adapter) for my 6sn7 tubes in my Lyr. The adapter raised the tube flush to the top cover of the Lyr.

Purchased a 6sn7 socket saver to fit a wide base PSVanne "tennis ball" (I didn't pay that price) into the Lyr. Now, it's a personal preference. I like to see all the valve, so my standard 6sn7 tubes are seated into a socket saver.

 

[bcowen]

Needle-nosed pliers worked for me when I got my 1st tube riser. The Tubemonger ones hold a death-grip on the tube so after switching to the TM riser I've never had an issue. It always comes out with the tube.

Which kind of negates the purpose of a socket saver.

 

[Ripper2860]

I Iike to refer to it as a 'Tube Riser' as opposed to a socket saver for that very reason. I gave up on 'Socket Savers' and saving my Lyr 3 recessed socket long ago and just went for heat reduction and fit.

 

[Thetaburn]

Just got my first hybrid tube amp, a used Lyr3.

With the stock tube it sounds exactly the same as a solid state amp.

Was wondering if the experienced members could recommend a tube that would give my Hifiman He1000v2 more depth and holographic presentation.

I am open to using a tube adapter if it's safe.