[Tuco1965]

Looks good!  I'm seriously considering the idea of getting my vinyl out of storage.  I will have to look at ways to reconfigure my system to put it back into place.

 

[BobDob25]

So i just got my LYR it came with 4 tubes, 2 small ones and 2 large ones. Which ones do I use and did i get shipped teh right ones? I wasnt expecting 4

 

[ilikepooters]

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So i just got my LYR it came with 4 tubes, 2 small ones and 2 large ones. Which ones do I use and did i get shipped teh right ones? I wasnt expecting 4

 Sound like you've been sent valhalla tubes, take a picture and post here.
 
If this is indeed the case, DONT use the bigger (6N6P) tubes in your Lyr, they draw way too much heater current.

 

[Byronb]

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So i just got my LYR it came with 4 tubes, 2 small ones and 2 large ones. Which ones do I use and did i get shipped teh right ones? I wasnt expecting 4

 
Yeah that sounds like a set of tubes for the Valhala. You should contact Schiit and get them to send you the correct tubes.

 

[BobDob25]

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Yeah that sounds like a set of tubes for the Valhala. You should contact Schiit and get them to send you the correct tubes.

 
I can confirm they are the Valhala. I sent the pictures to Schiit and they confirmed. They told me i can use the smaller ones for now and they are going to ship me the proper ones.

 

[ilikepooters]

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I can confirm they are the Valhala. I sent the pictures to Schiit and they confirmed. They told me i can use the smaller ones for now and they are going to ship me the proper ones.

 
Yes smaller ones are fine, they are 6N1P, Schiit sells that particular tube for the Lyr anyway.
 
You'll notice they are nice and warm, good bass and mids, smooth layed back treble, might sound closed in at first but open up after 20 hours or so of burn in.
 
Which ones are they sending out to you? If it's the G.E 6BZ7's they are quite transparent sounding.

 

[BobDob25]

Yes smaller ones are fine, they are 6N1P, Schiit sells that particular tube for the Lyr anyway.

You'll notice they are nice and warm, good bass and mids, smooth layed back treble, might sound closed in at first but open up after 20 hours or so of burn in.

Which ones are they sending out to you? If it's the G.E 6BZ7's they are quite transparent sounding.

Yes, they are sending me the GE's. I knew it was going to get hot, but both my lyr and new bifrost are burning up after an hour or so. I am assuming this normal, they are stacked btw

 

[ilikepooters]

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Yes, they are sending me the GE's. I knew it was going to get hot, but both my lyr and new bifrost are burning up after an hour or so. I am assuming this normal, they are stacked btw

 
Yes it's normal, 6N1P's draw 0.6A of heater current per tube so they run very warm, 6BZ7's draw a lot less and are much cooler, but Lyr can tolerate the heat of the 6N1P's.
 
If it concerns you, you can buy some cheap chinese socket savers that make the tubes stand taller, it helps dissipate the heat into the air rather than into your Lyr, makes tube rolling easier too.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-9PIN-TUBE-SOCKET-SAVER-FR-12AX7-12AU7-ECC82-ECC83-amp-/160622385954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2565d71b22

 

[BobDob25]

Yes it's normal, 6N1P's draw 0.6A of heater current per tube so they run very warm, 6BZ7's draw a lot less and are much cooler, but Lyr can tolerate the heat of the 6N1P's.

If it concerns you, you can buy some cheap chinese socket savers that make the tubes stand taller, it helps dissipate the heat into the air rather than into your Lyr, makes tube rolling easier too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-9PIN-TUBE-SOCKET-SAVER-FR-12AX7-12AU7-ECC82-ECC83-amp-/160622385954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2565d71b22

Thanks, I'll buy some.

 

[BobDob25]

Will these or any 9 pin socket saver work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Socket-Saver-9-Nine-Pin-12ax7-6bq5-Extender-Tube-Amp-Amplifier-Test-Adapter-/290901057667?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item43bb0de083
 
I'd rather buy from within the US.
 

 

[Byronb]

Those will definitely work, I have a set of them myself. 

 

[BobDob25]

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Those will definitely work, I have a set of them myself. 

 
Thanks for the help, purchased 2 of em.

 

[Byronb]

Glad to be of assistance

 

[tuna47]

I need a USB bifrost does the upgrade make a difference like the uber upgrade

 

[VolkswagenFox]

I'm now a proud owner of a Lyr! I'm quite impressed with it, even with my Alessandro MS-1. I'm still waiting for my Beyerdynamic DT880s to arrive.
 
One of the tubes is a bit noisy, but it mostly goes away after it's warmed up. Only got about 3 hours on them, so I'll give it more time to break in.