TyTB
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Hello everyone,
I have been having a hard time discerning what the general consensus is about pairing the Sennheiser HD800s with Schiit Audio equipment.
Specifically, I'm looking at buying a Modius DAC and a Lyr Amp, in part because I think it will be neat to experiment with tube sound for the first time in my life, and in part because I love how tube amps look (stupid reason, I know). I also love that the Lyr amp CAN be solid-state, for when I want transparent amplification.
However, all my knowledge of Schitt equipment is out of date, because the last time I really dove into it was years ago, and all those products are discontinued.
I'm wondering what, if any benefits I will see by using a Modius DAC and Lyr Amp, over using the smaller, cheaper siblings, the Modi DAC and Vali 3 Amp. I know the Vali 3 Can't run in a solid-state mode, but beyond that, are there differences that I'll actually hear?
Lastly, there's the question of why the Modius + Lyr combo comes in at about $850+, meanwhile I can get a balanced AND multibit DAC/AMP all-in-one for only $599 as the Jotunheim. The Jotunheim seems like it's objectively-better in every way, so why would anyone buy the Modius + Lyr Combo? Is it JUST for the tube? Is it really worth it to give up balanced output, multibit dac ability, AND another $250 just to get a tube?
Any help is appreciated, thank you.
I have been having a hard time discerning what the general consensus is about pairing the Sennheiser HD800s with Schiit Audio equipment.
Specifically, I'm looking at buying a Modius DAC and a Lyr Amp, in part because I think it will be neat to experiment with tube sound for the first time in my life, and in part because I love how tube amps look (stupid reason, I know). I also love that the Lyr amp CAN be solid-state, for when I want transparent amplification.
However, all my knowledge of Schitt equipment is out of date, because the last time I really dove into it was years ago, and all those products are discontinued.
I'm wondering what, if any benefits I will see by using a Modius DAC and Lyr Amp, over using the smaller, cheaper siblings, the Modi DAC and Vali 3 Amp. I know the Vali 3 Can't run in a solid-state mode, but beyond that, are there differences that I'll actually hear?
Lastly, there's the question of why the Modius + Lyr combo comes in at about $850+, meanwhile I can get a balanced AND multibit DAC/AMP all-in-one for only $599 as the Jotunheim. The Jotunheim seems like it's objectively-better in every way, so why would anyone buy the Modius + Lyr Combo? Is it JUST for the tube? Is it really worth it to give up balanced output, multibit dac ability, AND another $250 just to get a tube?
Any help is appreciated, thank you.