Schiit LYR 2 SCH-03-2 User manual

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WELCOME TO LyR 2!
Lyr 2 is the second generation of Lyr, one of the most popular
hybrid headphone amps. It’s a very different amplier, though,
featuring more flexibility and lower noise. Hell, you can even use
it with many IEMs now. Not that putting 6W into IEMs is a really
good idea, but hey, different strokes and all that.
ONE Lyr 2
ONE Set of tubes
ONE Power cord
FOUR Stick-on feet
IN THE bOX
The following is required by the roughly 9,542 government agencies and regulations we have to comply with. If you have
some common sense, they should seem pretty straightforward. In any case, read these instructions before proceeding
farther, follow all instructions, and heed all warnings. Or else!
1. If you don’t know how to install audio devices, get a qualied professional to help.
2. Never use this device near water, and clean only with a dry cloth.
3. Assure adequate ventilation, do not block any ventilation openings, or place near heat sources.
4. Use only the supplied power cord or suitable replacement. Route cords away from trafc areas and protect them from being pinched.
Unplug the cord from the outlet if the apparatus is unused for a long period of time.
5. To prevent electric shock, do not use the plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or outlet unless blades can be fully inserted.
6. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Service is required when the device has been damaged, including cord or plug
damage, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
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IN THE bOX
Lyr 2 accomodates any 6DJ8, 6922, ECC88,
6N23P, 6BZ7, and 6N1P tube types, so feel free
to swap the stock tubes to “tune” the overall
sound signature to your needs.
To swap tubes:
1. Turn off and unplug the amplier. Wait a few
minutes for the tubes to cool.
2. Carefully extract tubes by gently rocking them
back and forth and pulling upwards. Yes, we
know it’s a pain in the kiester. Have patience, or
ask a friend with small hands to help.
3. Carefully insert the replacement tubes. Align
the pins to the sockets and press down gently
until the tubes are seated.
4. Plug the amplier back in and turn it on. After
the tubes warm up, you should hear music.
Follow this same procedure when replacing
tubes that are worn out from use. Tubes last
about 5,000 hours typically.
CAUTION! Dangerous voltages inside.
Follow all instructions carefully.
1. Before plugging in the amplier, insert the
tubes. They’re both the same, so it doesn’t
matter where they go.
2. Ensure tubes are well-seated. Align carefully
and push down gently until seated.
3. Plug in your amplier and turn it on. The
tubes will glow after a few seconds, and the
relay will connect the output after 20 seconds.
4. Connect your source. And enjoy your music!
TUBES
gETTINg STARTED TUbE SWAPPINg
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3 Headphone Jack.
This is where you
plug your headphones
in. It is very difcult
to get satisfactory
results without using
headphones. Output is
delayed for 20 seconds
after turn-on, so don’t
crank the volume up
before then.
1 Volume Knob. Turn
it to the right to make
the music louder. Stop
before smoke comes out
of your cans. Seriously.
2 Power On LED. When
this is lit, the power is
on. When it’s not lit ...
well, you get the picture
here.
4 Tubes. These guys
get hot when in use,
so we don’t think it’s a
great idea to let your
ferret sleep on them.
Let tubes cool down
before extracting them
from the amp, unless
you want to lose your
ngerprints for a while.
5 Top Surface. And
yes, we know Lyr 2
runs plenty hot. Lyr
is not recommended
as a coffee warmer or
barbecue.
FRONT CONTROLS
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2
3
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3 Gain Switch. Up is
high gain, for hard-to
drive, inefcient head-
phones. Low provides
lower gain and lower
noise for efcient
headphones.
3 On-Off Switch. Up
is on. Down is off. For
best tube life, turn Lyr
off when you’re not
using it for a while.
1 RCA Inputs.
Connect to your music
source here. You can
even use fancy cables
if you like.
2 Preamp Outputs.
Connect to powered
monitors or a speaker
amp. Preamp outs are
muted on rst turn-on
and when headphones
are plugged in.
4 AC Input. Plug the
power cord in here.
Plug the other end into
an outlet of the correct
voltage. Trying to run
a 115V Lyr on 230V
will blow the fuse and
generally make for a
bad, bad day.
5 Disclaimer. No,
seriously. Don’t take
this apart. Don’t stick
paperclips through
the holes on the top
or side. There are
seriously dangerous
voltages inside, and we
don’t want you to die.
REAR CONNECTIONS
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FAQ
I hear hum through the headphones, what do I do?
You may have a ground loop. To x a ground loop, try a
GFCI outlet or a ground loop isolator. If it’s low-level hum
and noise, you can use Lo gain to reduce it. If it’s on IEMs,
they may be too sensitive for Lyr. And, ask yourself...do I
want to send 6 watts into my ear canals?
There’s no sound for a while after I turn Lyr on. What’s up?
That’s perfectly normal. Lyr delays the headphone output
for 20 seconds after you rst turn the amp on.
Can I leave Lyr on all the time?
You can, but it shortens tube lifespan (5,000 hrs is only
about 200 days).
Can I power speakers with Lyr?
That’s not a great idea—speakers require more current
than headphones, and you may trigger Lyr’s internal
protection.
It doesn’t turn on, what do I do?
Plug it in to a different AC socket. Ensure you are not
currently in a blackout. Then email us if it still doesn’t
work.
Frequency Response:
20Hz-20Khz, -0.1db
1Hz-300KHz, -3dB
Max Power, 32 ohms: 6.0W
Max Power, 50 ohms: 4.0W
Max Power, 300 ohms: 660mW
Max Power, 600 ohms: 330mW
THD: <0.01% 20-20KHz, at 1V RMS,
Hi gain (worst case)
IMD: <0.01%, CCIR at 1V RMS (Hi)
SNR: >95db, unweighted,
ref 1V RMS, in Lo gain mode
Crosstalk: <-65dB, 20Hz-20KHz
Gain: Hi = 10 (20db) or Lo = 1.5 (3.5db)
Output Impedance: 0.4 ohms (Lo),
1.5 ohms (Hi)
Power Consumption: 30W
Size: 9 x 6 x 3.25”
Weight: 6 lbs
SPECS
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Schiit Audio warrants to the original purchaser that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
for ve (5) years from the date of purchase. Exceptions: Tubes. Tubes are covered by a 90-day limited warranty with
the same terms. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Schiit Audio will repair the
defective product, free of charge. Date of purchase will be based on customer-submitted receipts, otherwise date of
manufacturing will be used to determine warranty period.
If you believe you need warranty service, CONTACT US rst. There may be a simple solution to your problem. Schiit
Audio products sent back to us without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA) will be returned to the sender without repair.
To contact us and obtain an RA, email [email protected]. We will respond quickly to either phone or email messages.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (b) IS DAMAGED BY
NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, COFFEE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (c) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED.
ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD (5 YEARS). IN NO EVENT
SHALL SCHIIT AUDIO BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF
ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province
to province.
Contact us at: Schiit Audio, 24900 Anza Drive, Suite A, Valencia, CA 91355 USA, [email protected]
5-yEAR WARRANTy
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