Schiit Freya plus. Is this an upgrade?

The Vidar, also from Schiit.  It too was an audibly improved model over my mid fi stuff, though not as dramatic.  With amps, I think it’s easier to design a decent sounding performer.

@213runnin 
thanks for those performance specs. i am looking hard at this Freya+ although a ChiFi model is alot easier on my finances right now...   

Well, everyone has a budget, and has decisions to make.  That's why I'm so enthusiastic about Schiit, the sound is pretty much amazing for what you pay.  I'd suggest if the Freya+ is too steep for you, look at the Freya S.  It has the same impressive specs, but no tube stage. 

I wish people wd stop slating JJ tubes based on forum stuff from 10 yrs ago. I use JJ KT88 in a SET and 5751 in a pre w no problems.
The SET has been totally abused by the wife, switching off then on, unplugging stuff causing terrible noises etc. Tubes still work fine

Rrebello, are you sure it's better than the Cj 3se? I own one and now you got me thinking of trying that piece of schit!😊