Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers

[sfo1972]

Well I heard someone explain to me that the act of running current through a cable forces a realignment of the metallic crystal lattice structure.  The electrons move through the conductive material and in essence find pathways.   I don't know if I believe that.  But many companies make cable burners that use more current to speed the process.  Synergistic Research has gone to the extreme - a 2 million volt Tesla coil!

Wow, it is impressive that they go that far based on the belief that it will make a better cable.

 

[rb2013]

Wow, it is impressive that they go that far based on the belief that it will make a better cable.

Or just a marketing gimmick. 

 

[sling5s]

I purchase a whole bunch of tubes to see which I liked and which worked well with the lyr and lcd-2.  Selling the rest if anyone is interested.
Which am I keeping?  Voskhods.  The mids just did it for me.
 
Siemens E88CC Gold Pins 1960's Brand New (20 hours of burn in) 
Telefunken ECC88 1960's Used 
Amperex Orange Globe Holland Used 
Tesla E88CC Gold Pins Slightly Used 
GE 6BZ7 Stock Lyr tubes Almost New 

 

[ghostchili]

+1 well said, I finally pulled the trigger and have ordered a Vanquish cable for my Alpha Prime's. I will look up Aural Thrill Silver/Teflon IC's, and check them out. But this year my money will go towards a few more tubes and a good dac. I use to be sceptical of audio claims, however tube rolling has opened my eyes to other possibilities.

Let us know if you hear a difference with the cable.

 

[ghostchili]

I just took the plunge and ordered the Lyr2 and Bi Frost. I even have my first set of tubes to roll ! Voskhod rocket 6n23p Kaluga factory 1975 Grey Sheilds. I will start out with the stock tubes and get a feel for the sound before I see what the Voskhods sound like.

Thanks to rb2013, reddog, and sfo1972 and everyone else for the help!

Now do I get some pre fazored LCD-2 v2s or wait for the EL-8's???

 

[reddog]

Let us know if you hear a difference with the cable.

I will, though honestly I got the cable for the extra length and to switch out different adapters, for what ever I might be using. If I hear any improvements in the sound, I shall let everyone know.

 

[YtseJamer]

  I purchase a whole bunch of tubes to see which I liked and which worked well with the lyr and lcd-2.  Selling the rest if anyone is interested.
Which am I keeping?  Voskhods.  The mids just did it for me.
 
Siemens E88CC Gold Pins 1960's Brand New (20 hours of burn in) 
Telefunken ECC88 1960's Used 
Amperex Orange Globe Holland Used 
Tesla E88CC Gold Pins Slightly Used 
GE 6BZ7 Stock Lyr tubes Almost New 

 
Where did you buy your Voskhods ?

 

[sling5s]

   
Where did you buy your Voskhods ?

From eBay seller:http://www.ebay.com/itm/171411116938?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
But Bob on this thread sells Voskhods and Reflectors that are better than what I have.
 
The particular Voskhods I have are 74'.  Which according to Bob are known for their Mids (liquid and vibrant).  It's what I love about them.
In some way it combines the best characteristics of Siemens and Amperex Orange Globes. 
But ask rb2013 (Bob). PM him.  He will be getting some I hear.

 

[sfo1972]

I just took the plunge and ordered the Lyr2 and Bi Frost. I even have my first set of tubes to roll ! Voskhod rocket 6n23p Kaluga factory 1975 Grey Sheilds. I will start out with the stock tubes and get a feel for the sound before I see what the Voskhods sound like.

Thanks to rb2013, reddog, and sfo1972 and everyone else for the help!

Now do I get some pre fazored LCD-2 v2s or wait for the EL-8's???

Congrats on your new purchase! It seems a lot of people are having a belated christmas celebrations on head-fi 

 
I read the 'fazored' LCDs are only a minor improvement over the standard ones. But I have not done extensive research to really know the benefits or figure out the cost/value benefit. I have the LCD3s and am just partial to Audezes as I believe they make a solid product, albeit pricey, but you get your money's worth.
 
You have the exact same tubes that I am currently burning in and have have logged close to 30 hours on them so far. I am working my up to milestone 1, which is 50+ hours to see the changes in the tubes' sound signature. From my latest experience this weekend with the tubes at about 20 hours, I can't wait to see what they do past 50.
 
Cheers and good luck buddy.

 

[astark]

Hit the one hundred hour burn in milestone with some Bob Marley Legend last night on the 74 Reflektors SWGP with silver shields, approaching one hundred ten hours with some Joe Bonamassa live from the Royal Albert Hall tonight and these tubes are sweet !!
 
But if you will please, excuse me while I leave the keyboard, close my eyes, and let this music carry me away.
 
Thanks again Bob

 

[sfo1972]

  Hit the one hundred hour burn in milestone with some Bob Marley Legend last night on the 74 Reflektors SWGP with silver shields, approaching one hundred ten hours with some Joe Bonamassa live from the Royal Albert Hall tonight and these tubes are sweet !!
 
But if you will please, excuse me while I leave the keyboard, close my eyes, and let this music carry me away.
 
Thanks again Bob

Lol...With the 75 Rockets at 24+ hours this weekend I had the same experience. I couldn't resist the music and sat in my recliner listening to 'best of vocalists' reference SACD, closed my eyes, immensely enjoying the music - the warmth, layers, texture, and detail are unreal! It stops you dead in your tracks if you are doing anything else.
 
Funny thing is that after I sat in my recliner, closed my eyes, I opened them again and to mu surprise it was two hours later.  I had completely lost track of time and probably dozed off as well, mind you the volume was at 12 o'clock position on the Lyr! 

 

[astark]

Actual photo just taken
 

 

 

[Guidostrunk]

So awesome to see all the feedback regarding the 70's 6n23p Voskhods. It's truly been an amazing experience with these tubes.

I'm close to the 100 hour mark and am just in awe at what I'm hearing. The music just cuts you dead center between the eyes and ears, expanding upwards of 10+ feet away from my head. One of my favorite tracks(Carolina Chocolate Drops- Why don't you do right) , that literally makes my heart drop every time I listen to it. It's almost as if I'm floating on her voice, when she sings.

Bob is so right about the liquid ,flow , factor of these tubes. Every note is perfectly balanced, not one ounce of congestion. The precision of the imaging, and separation in a 360 degree presentation, along with the expansive , layered , holographic, soundstage , leaves me paralyzed in my recliner. I've read a lot of Bob's posts before buying these tubes. And the one comment that he made that sticks with me is. "It's like a near religious , experience". I have to say that , that about sums it up for me.

I've spent 1000's on the custom iem/portable route early on in the headphone game. Today, I'm at less than half the money invested , and literally 10+ times the SQ , I'm hearing. These tubes have sent my modest rig , over the top. I still can't thank Bob enough for these HG's. It's by far my greatest purchase and best upgrade experience, to date! Please keep your feedback coming folks. I love reading the experiences that you're having. It is everything Bob said it was imo.

Cheers!

 

[HPiper]

Not that I don't like reading through several hundred posts but can someone give me a short list of some good tubes for the original Lyr driving a stock HD800. I listen mostly to jazz/pop (like Norah Jones) and classical. A friend mentioned something about some 'Orange Globes' or something, I didn't write it down at the time but I remember the orange part. If you could also point me in the direction of where I could purchase whatever you suggest. Thanks for your trouble in advance.

 

[htr2d2]

  Not that I don't like reading through several hundred posts but can someone give me a short list of some good tubes for the original Lyr driving a stock HD800. I listen mostly to jazz/pop (like Norah Jones) and classical. A friend mentioned something about some 'Orange Globes' or something, I didn't write it down at the time but I remember the orange part. If you could also point me in the direction of where I could purchase whatever you suggest. Thanks for your trouble in advance.

See post 4548 (<-- corrected post #). Sling5s is selling a pair of Amperex Orange Globes.