[Zachik]

The Lyr 3 puts out over 9 watts/channel into the Aeons. Pretty much sufficient, even for Enough for Marilyn Manson to shout his safe word!

FTFY, take 2.

 

[jonathan c]

…….why don’t we just let Dave Brubeck work this one to Take Five…

 

[cgb3]

I roll between VH2 and Lyr 3 frequently and they both do have their own character. The Lyr 3 is my current choice only because I am using lower impedance Planar HPs. They are both very good, but it did take more effort to get VH2 to its current level of awesomeness whereas it just came naturally to the Lyr 3. I think they are both worth owning and it is worth owning both.

Curious. Have you ever used the Lyr 3 as a pre-amp to something else?

I can't believe the answer was revealed to me alone?

 

[Ripper2860]

Yes, but I had better results with VH2 as it was tubier. The Lyr 3 did a good job as a pre fed into my Cambridge Audio amp, but the result was minimal into Ragnarok. Believe it or not, Ragnarok v1 is a bit tube-like and already sounds a lot like a Lyr 3 in general terms.

 

[tafens]

Yes, but I had better results with VH2 as it was tubier. The Lyr 3 did a good job as a pre fed into my Cambridge Audio amp, but the result was minimal into Ragnarok. Believe it or not, Ragnarok v1 is a bit tube-like and already sounds a lot like a Lyr 3 in general terms.

I’m thinking of getting an Aegir and use either my Magni3, Vali2+, or a Lyr3 as preamp. Any thoughts on what would be the best option given that Aegir should be a little “tubey” by itself (going by what I’ve read about it)?

 

[JamminVMI]

I’m thinking of getting an Aegir and use either my Magni3, Vali2+, or a Lyr3 as preamp. Any thoughts on what would be the best option given that Aegir should be a little “tubey” by itself (going by what I’ve read about it)?

Start with solid state Magni. After that, I’d say Vali 2 (but you have the 2+, which to me is more solid state-y). So next you should do an eeny-meeny (eenie-meenie?) to decide which one to try… In truth, does it matter? Try them all, you’re bound to have a favourite!

 

[jonathan c]

On VH2, I have as well, but it is touch and go -- mainly go-went-gone with 13 ohm Aeon Flow Closed.

Valhalla II couldn’t go with the flow …

 

[tafens]

Start with solid state Magni. After that, I’d say Vali 2 (but you have the 2+, which to me is more solid state-y). So next you should do an eeny-meeny (eenie-meenie?) to decide which one to try… In truth, does it matter? Try them all, you’re bound to have a favourite!

Thanks I’ll do that! This setup is mainly meant for use with the TV, and a nice thing about using one of those as a pre instead of a Saga or other dedicated pre amp is that I can easily plug in the headphones if need be.

 

[JamminVMI]

Thanks I’ll do that! This setup is mainly meant for use with the TV, and a nice thing about using one of those as a pre instead of a Saga or other dedicated pre amp is that I can easily plug in the headphones if need be.

Exactly!

 

[LLee7582]

Just purchased a used Lyr 3 here on Head-fi... and enjoying it very much already. I currently have the Tung-Sol with a NOS Brimar on the way. What differences can I look forward to hearing from the Brimars? Also, has anyone here tried the Lyr 3 with a 6922 tube with adaptor? I have a 75' Reflector 6922 and wanted to see if anyone here has tried it. Thanks in advance.

 

[jonathan c]

Just purchased a used Lyr 3 here on Head-fi... and enjoying it very much already. I currently have the Tung-Sol with a NOS Brimar on the way. What differences can I look forward to hearing from the Brimars? Also, has anyone here tried the Lyr 3 with a 6922 tube with adaptor? I have a 75' Reflector 6922 and wanted to see if anyone here has tried it. Thanks in advance.

A rather indirect response: I have tried a number of 6922 / 6DJ8 / 7308 tubes on adapters versus 6SN7 / Melz 6N8S on adapters in a Woo WA6 (1st Gen.): the 6922s should have pled nolo contendere…

 

[JamminVMI]

A rather indirect response: I have tried a number of 6922 / 6DJ8 / 7308 tubes on adapters versus 6SN7 / Melz 6N8S on adapters in a Woo WA6 (1st Gen.): the 6922s should have pled nolo contendere…

I like it t’other way ‘round, using 6SN7s via adapter on my Vali 2. But Using 6922 on Lyr did not appeal…

 

[jonathan c]

I like it t’other way ‘round, using 6SN7s via adapter on my Vali 2. But Using 6922 on Lyr did not appeal…

And, within the FAQ for the LYR3, Schiit Audio states that the 6SN7 tube family “sound better and perform better” than the 6DJ8 tube family. “In fact, the 6SN7 tube family is one of the most linear tubes ever made.”

 

[LLee7582]

Just got an adaptor so will try out the 6922 for a few listens…

 

[LLee7582]

I like it t’other way ‘round, using 6SN7s via adapter on my Vali 2. But Using 6922 on Lyr did not appeal…

Why not on the Lyr? Just wondering.