[Mr.Tom]

I've just logged an hour on some 6h1n-EB(79) Russian mil spec. Any of you like an in your face mid range? These tubes make the bass tight, midrange forward and the treble smooth. sound stage seems unchanged(for the most part).

 

[hodgjy]

Jason told me directly that the new Valhalla is more relaxed and natural with the same tubes than the old Valhalla.
 
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So does rolling tubes take some of the edge of the highs on the Valhalla? I heard it was pretty sparkley/sharp. 

 

[estreeter]

But isnt the Lyr more powerful ????  

 

[imackler]

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But isnt the Lyr more powerful ????  

 
Schiit recommends the Valhalla for 300 and 600 ohm phones and the Lyr for orthos, if that helps.

 

[caracara08]

Nothing to see here. Move along

 

[disastermouse]

I settled on an O2.

 

[BournePerfect]

I settled on a Zana.

 Ships Monday!
 
-Daniel

 

[estreeter]

My mum told me never to settle. I know the perfect amp is still out there, somewhere, and she is saving herself for me. 

 

[disastermouse]

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My mum told me never to settle. I know the perfect amp is still out there, somewhere, and she is saving herself for me. 

Settle on, not settle for.  You understand the difference, I hope?

 

[estreeter]

As Sgt Schultz used to say 'I know nothing !'   

 
I've been using the EHP-O2 since early January. Its a homely-but-capable little beast, much like a girl I knew I met on Koh Chang some years ago. 

 

[RedBull]

I guess this kind of thread we don't have to stay on the topic huh? 

 
Topic?  what topic?

 

[schaaf]

What do I have my eye on?
 
Valhalla or Lyr. 
 
Headphones are HD650's
DAC is.... nothing right now. Will be Bifrost.
 
Was pretty sold on the Valhalla until I started reading the Lyr threads. It seems the people with the Lyr HD650 combo really like it with the right tubes. (That's not to say I don't hear the same things about the valhalla - minus the tube rolling part.)
 
 
Back to reading.......

 

[Rossliew]

Will the Lyr be matching for Grado RS1s? Have friends who say it just doesn't match at all. I'm confused.

 

[hodgjy]

The noise floor on the Lyr is much higher than the Valhalla.  The Lyr was intended for orthos, which are typically very inefficient and not troubled by noise floors.  Many people have found the Lyr sounds nice with dynamic headphones, but at the cost of noise.  You'd be much better off with the Valhalla.
 
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What do I have my eye on?
 
Valhalla or Lyr. 
 
Headphones are HD650's
DAC is.... nothing right now. Will be Bifrost.
 
Was pretty sold on the Valhalla until I started reading the Lyr threads. It seems the people with the Lyr HD650 combo really like it with the right tubes. (That's not to say I don't hear the same things about the valhalla - minus the tube rolling part.)
 
 
Back to reading.......

 

[Lorspeaker]

its settled.....bryston!!
 
now to sell my pet frog.......