[bosiemoncrieff]

What could mj3 add? Pivot point?

 

[gr8soundz]

I'm guessing they could add that new topology from the Jot to the solid-state side of MJ3 as well as general improvements to sound quality (especially on the MJ2's SE output that I've seen mixed reviews on).

 

[Carcajou]

  I'm guessing they could add that new topology from the Jot to the solid-state side of MJ3 as well as general improvements to sound quality (especially on the MJ2's SE output that I've seen mixed reviews on).

Agreed.
 
In addition to what you said, a feature similar to that of the Freya where you could easily switch between solid state and tubes could be nice (don't know how feasible that would be though). That would be especially interesting given that it's not particularly easy to remove the tubes from the MJ2.
 
Also, putting the power switch on the front of the unit?

 

[gr8soundz]

Based on their track record, I bet there will be some significant changes.
 
I only mentioned the MJ3 since the MJ2 came out in 2015 and Schiit seems to update their products every 2-3 years. I got the Vali long after the Vali 2 was released (preferred the original design) so upgrade-itis isn't a problem. Would be nice to see what they do next plus the MJ2 may get closeout pricing.
 

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

Agreed. The only thing more interesting than LISST is not needing to extract your tubes every time you want to hear solid state sound. I guess you could argue that they can be moved to Vali 2, Lyr 2 etc. but that seems to be a weak argument.
 
It would then make Lyr 3 the fabled "Jotuntubes," albeit exclusively single-ended, unless Jason is even more of a ninja than I thought.

 

[watchnerd]

   
 
Also, putting the power switch on the front of the unit?

 
Hell no.
 
If Schiit ever puts a switch on the front, I'll stop buying.
 
It's a hallmark of their design.
 
Plus, it would ruin the looks.

 

[Carcajou]

   
Hell no.
 
If Schiit ever puts a switch on the front, I'll stop buying.
 
It's a hallmark of their design.
 
Plus, it would ruin the looks.

How would a third little switch like the input and gains switches ruin the look?

 

[watchnerd]

  How would a third little switch like the input and gains switches ruin the look?

 
Because it would be unnecessary.
 
Cleaner is better.

 

[Carcajou]

   
Because it would be unnecessary.
 
Cleaner is better.

That's your opinion. Mine is that having the power switch in the back, especially for a tube amp which MUST be turned off, makes it impossible to install it in a way where the back isn't easily accessible (e.g. under a desk shelf) at all time, and a lot of reviews I've read and watched seem to agree with me. So let's just agree to disagree.

 

[franzdom]

  That's your opinion. Mine is that having the power switch in the back, especially for a tube amp which MUST be turned off, makes it impossible to install it in a way where the back isn't easily accessible (e.g. under a desk shelf) at all time, and a lot of reviews I've read and watched seem to agree with me. So let's just agree to disagree.

 
Someday you may agree, I love remote switches and this has driven my adoption pace towards smart home elements.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

Jason will never put a power switch on the front. The merits of that have been discussed ad infinitum elsewhere.

 

[watchnerd]

  That's your opinion. Mine is that having the power switch in the back, especially for a tube amp which MUST be turned off
 

 
It must be turned off?
 
Interesting. I never turn mine off.

 

[winders]

   
It must be turned off?
 
Interesting. I never turn mine off.

Assuming you are using vacuum tubes and not the LISST "tubes", not turning off the amp will greatly shorten the life of said tubes. If you are using cheap and readily available tubes, maybe you don't care. Heck, maybe you are rich and you don't care. But most people probably should care.

 

[watchnerd]

 
Assuming you are using vacuum tubes and not the LISST "tubes", not turning off the amp will greatly shorten the life of said tubes. If you are using cheap and readily available tubes, maybe you don't care. Heck, maybe you are rich and you don't care. But most people probably should care.

 
Yep, tubes are in.
 
I have lots of tubes lying around.  When they wear out, take them out, pull out another pair from the drawer.

 

[watchnerd]

  That's your opinion. 
 

 
Ahhhh.
 
But my opinion on power switches is the same as Schiit's.
 
That makes it better.