Schiit Lyr Hybrid Headphone Amplifier

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Schiit Lyr Hybrid Headphone Amplifier

 

HYBRID HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

DYNAMICALLY ADAPTIVE | ZERO FEEDBACK | NON-INVERTING

 

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Lyr is a extremely high-output headphone amplifier with a new Dynamically Adaptive output stage that provides high voltage output into virtually any headphone — up to 6 watts into 32 ohms—while maintaining excellent overall efficiency.

 

Now, if you’re a headphone guy, you’re thinking “Holy Schiit! 6 watts! That’ll make the magic smoke come out of my headphones! Why the hell do you need that kind of power?” Well, we have one word for you: orthodynamics. And two more: Why not? If everyone wanted polite little low-power headphone amps, this would be one awfully boring world, wouldn’t it?

 

That said, Lyr isn’t just about brute force. Sure, it has dynamics to spare, but it also delivers music with grace and finesse. Its hybrid design uses tubes for the input stage, and the topology is DC coupled at the input and output to ensure the purest, most direct signal path.

 

Make no mistake: even though Lyr is the same size as Asgard and Valhalla, it’s one of the most powerful headphone amplifiers you can buy. We will not be responsible if you blow up your headphones with it!

 

Dynamically Adaptive Output Stage

No. Don’t roll your eyes and dismiss this as marketing bullschiit. Our new Dynamically Adaptive output stage allows us to pack almost 6X the output power of Asgard into an amp that runs slightly cooler. (Now, that doesn’t mean it runs cool. If you want a cold amp, you need to look elsewhere.) It works by sensing the current flowing through the output stage, and dynamically reconfiguring from Class-A single-ended to push-pull Class AB. The result is both pure Class-A sound and the ability to drive virtually any headphone, including low-impedance and low-efficiency models (orthodynamics, we’re looking at you.)

 

Roll Your Own

Lyr ships with either new-production JJ ECC88 tubes or NOS GE 6BZ7 tubes, but feel free to substitute any 6DJ8, 6922, ECC88, 6BZ7, CV2492, CV2493, or 6N1P type tube, new or old, American or Russian or Chinese. The ability to use different tubes lets you tune the overall sound signature of Lyr to your specific needs.

 

5-Year Warranty

Most of Lyr is covered by a limited warranty that covers parts and labor for five years. That’s 5 years. Yes. FIVE. Compare that to the competition. The parts that aren’t covered by a 5-year warranty: the tubes. Tubes are covered by a 90-day warranty. They should last 5000 hours or so, but they do wear out. They will need replaced. Do not panic. Humans lived for many decades with this technology.

 

Specifications

Headphone Impedance: 8-600 ohms

Gain: 10 (20 dB)

Frequency Response: 2Hz-200KHz, -3dB

Maximum Output: 40V P-P into 32 ohms typ

THD: Less than 0.1%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 1V

Topology: Dynamically Adaptive Dual-Mode Class A, zero feedback, noninverting, hybrid tube/MOSFET, single voltage gain stage, DC-coupled input and output

Tube Complement: ECC88 or 6BZ7 dual triode, 1 per channel (rollable to all 6922/6DJ8/ECC88/6BZ7 types and similar)

Power Consumption: 30W

Size: 9 x 6.75 x 3.25”

Weight: 7 lbs

 

Stock available NOW at AUDIO ICONIC, #B1-15 The Adelphi (Tel: 63362362) @ special promo/bundle price. And do bring along your favourite pair of headphones to audition - you aren't gonna believe how good this Schiit sounds!