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For Sale: Schiit Lyr 3 Hybrid Tube Headphone Amplifier Preamp Black 6SN7GTBExperience the power and warmth that made the Schiit Lyr 3 one of the most respected hybrid headphone amplifiers on the market. This black-finish unit has been fully tested and works great, delivering clean, powerful audio through the headphone output while also functioning as a high-quality stereo preamp.This is the analog version of the Lyr 3 and does not have the optional internal DAC card installed. It includes a Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB tube and is ready to use right out of the box. The hybrid design combines the character and warmth of a vacuum tube with the power and control of a solid-state amplifier, making it an excellent match for a wide range of headphones.The unit is in very good overall condition with only minor cosmetic wear from normal use. There are a few light scuffs and a small cosmetic mark above the volume knob, but nothing that affects performance. Please review all photos for exact condition.*Item Details** Brand: Schiit Audio* Model: Lyr 3* Type: Hybrid Tube Headphone Amplifier / Stereo Preamp* Color: Black* Tube Included: Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB (Made in Russia)* Configuration: Analog Version (No Internal DAC Card Installed)* Made in USA*Condition** Fully tested and working great.* Headphone output tested and functioning properly.* RCA input and preamp output operate as intended.* Gain and output mode switches function correctly.* Includes installed Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB tube.* Very clean overall condition.* Minor cosmetic wear and light scuffs from normal use.* Small cosmetic mark above the volume knob.* Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.*Features** Powerful hybrid tube design.* Supports a wide range of headphones.* User-replaceable 6SN7 tube.* Front-panel headphone output.* Adjustable gain settings.* RCA stereo input.* RCA preamp output for powered speakers or amplifiers.* Made in the USA by Schiit Audio.*Included** Schiit Lyr 3 Headphone Amplifier / Preamp* Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB Tube* Power Cord
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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