There’s no sound for quite a long time after I turn
Lyr+ on.
That’s perfectly normal. Lyr+ monitors operational
parameters as it is turning on, and only connects
the output when everything is fine. This can take
30-45 seconds.
There’s no output for a while after I switch gain.
Correct. And completely normal. Lyr’s micropro-
cessor protection system mutes the output while
it changes gain, and monitors operational points
until all is settled.
What’s with the clicking noises when I turn the
volume?
That’s the sound of the mechanical relays in the
relay-switched stepped attenuator. Also normal.
What kind of tubes can I use in Lyr+?
Use only 6SN7-type tubes, including 6N8S, 5692,
and (of course) 6SN7.
FAQ
Can I leave Lyr+ on all the time?
You can, but it would be best to do it when in
solid state mode (no tube inserted). The tube
heater is on all the time, in all modes, and
leaving it powered on all the time will
significantly shorten the tube lifespan.
The Lyr+ clicks and I don’t hear any music,
then it clicks back on, then click and no
music, over and over again.
Aha! We bet you’re using a TRRS jack (typically
found on headphones with microphones) that
has been “converted” to 1/4” using an adapter.
This can short the outputs, forcing Lyr+ to
protect itself. If you want to use a TRRS head-
phone, we sell a proper conversion kit here:
schiit.com/trrs
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.
