Yep that is correct. I would try the schiit at 3/4th of total knob level and try low gain and high gain into the topping and check what sounds best. But absolutely you can use the Lyr as a pre.

I really liked my unit until it died! Lots of others on Head-Fi experienced the same failure as me, so just beware. Can't wait to get my repaired amp though! It was a massive upgrade to my Asgard, especially on Planars.

Had Lyr3 and Valhalla from eBay, I’d say Valhalla has way more tube sound than the Lyr. Op amp in the Lyr is doing almost everything, tube in there mostly I think is for the look.

Do you know how I can use it as a pre amp to the topping a90d? I have plugged in the RCA cables to the pre amp port on the Schiit and then to the input rca of the topping a90d. is that correct? I have also set the schiit to pre amp mode and the topping to pre amp mode.

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Where did you get that glass headphone holder?

To my understanding that GT and GTA are older production, GTB is newer production so it's really just that it's newer so it's easier to find and cheaper lol.

Some people swear by "the older the tube the better". So generally GT and GTA might be perceived as "better" and cost more.

But it's also not always the case. Tube is like one giant trial and error of randomness there is no set rule that applies for all LOL.

Is there any reason everyone uses the gtb instead of the gta?

The Shuguang tube has a nice warmth to it.

I really like the Sylvania 6SN7GTB on my Lyr 3, in my opinion the stock JJ tube is kind linear so it's not very tube sounding.

The Sylvania would be a better judge how the amp should sound like.

Looking forward to your impressions.

I’m just here to simp for the HD800S + Tube amp combo 🥳

Thanks, would love an update post of how they sound when you have a chance to try them..

I ordered 2 tubes. See details below;

SYLVANIA 6SN7GTB Valve Tube NOS

Shuguang Treasure CV181-Z

Can I ask what tubes have you ordered?

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I was looking for tube amplifiers to switch up the sound with my headphones and wanted something that could drive my LCD 4 as most tube amps don't have the power unless you are willing to spend a few thousand pounds but this hybrid amp will drive any headphone.

First impressions

Build:

This unit is like a tank! small footprint but very heavy and extremely well made and I really like the volume dial.

Ports:

I am a little disappointed at not having any balanced outputs or inputs so I could run balanced with my headphones and DAC but it is what it is. I have only tested this amp with the LCD 4 as I am not taking off my balanced HD800S cable and swapping it for the stock unbalanced cable as we all know its a pain. I have ordered a 4.4 to 3.5 adapter that I will use but that has not arrived yet so cannot offer my impressions of that headphone with the amp yet.

Sound:

For context I have been using the Topping A90D as my main amp for many months now. I waited maybe an hour to let the tube warm up before starting to listen. Compared to the A90D the tube mode on the Schiit Lyr is a lot warmer and not as thin sounding when comparing both amps. The bass hits harder and vocalists have a more warmer body to them but I think the stereo imaging isn't as precise as the A90D and the sound signature is definitely more relaxed but somewhat more enjoyable in most of the music I compared.

I am running the stock tube and I have ordered more that people have recommended so the sound can change a lot when tube rolling but this is just the first impressions with the stock tube.

Overall a great first impressions by the Lyr and I am excited at swapping the tube to see what results I can get going forward.

ie200 has a larger soundstage and more separation than the s12. I hear the location of enemies better.

worst meme monday attempt ever

and I don't even like HD 600

DT1990 fan be like 🧓🦻

DT1990 fan be like 🧓🦻

some hd600 fan is mad over here

hd 600's fan be like

How's the soundstage vs s12?

I've had a shit day i needed to take it out on someone

Why you gotta do him dirty like that.