Does the Schiit Lyr 3 drive the AKG K240 Studio?

Computed from rated specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 32 Ω

Ample

The Schiit Lyr 3 drives the AKG K240 Studio with ample headroom (~18.8 dB headroom at 32 ohms; needs ~79.4 mW, delivers 6000 mW).

Headroom
18.8 dB
Required (110 dB SPL)
79.4 mW
Delivered (@ 32 Ω)
6000 mW
Required voltage
2.09 Vrms

Power Headroom

Headroom: 18.8 dB 0 · target 18.8 dB below target marginal adequate ample -14 dB +10 +20 +36 dB

Scale shows dB headroom above the 79.4 mW required to reach 110 dB SPL. Amp delivers 6000 mW at 32 Ω (+18.8 dB above target).

AKG K240 Studio Dynamic · over-ear
Impedance 55.0 Ω rated
Sensitivity 91.0 dB/mW rated
Driver Dynamic
Spec basis Rated
Rated: AKG official spec (55 Ω, 91 dB/mW at 1 mW). Note: AKG uses dB/V for most models but explicitly states 1 mW here. RAA has no page. · Source ↗
Schiit Lyr 3 Desktop Tube · Single Ended
Output impedance manufacturer 0.3 Ω
Power @ 32 Ω 6000 mW
Power @ 300 Ω 900 mW
Power @ 600 Ω 450 mW *est.
Power source Manufacturer
* Loads marked "est." are derived from the published voltage ceiling at a lower-impedance load (V = √(P·R) → P_higher = V²/R_higher). All derivations are upward only.
Schiit Lyr 3 manufacturer spec: 6000 mW @ 32 Ω, 900 mW @ 300 Ω per channel. Output impedance 0.3 Ω from Schiit spec. Hybrid tube topology (tube input stage, solid-state output). 600 Ω derived from 300 Ω. · Source ↗

Where to buy

Schiit Lyr 3 on Amazon ↗ AKG K240 Studio on Amazon ↗

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