Schiit taking orders (as of Dec 23) on Freya preamp

@ lalitk
I would have gone for this component in a heartbeat if they have included the HT Bypass option.

Given that HT Bypass is simply an input that bypasses the VC and outputs at unity gain, why not use any of the inputs and simply turn the volume all the way up when needing to use as a bypass?

@srosenberg 

why not use any of the inputs....probably not a 'purist' approach.  

I've been given a return authorization for my recently purchased Saga to exchange for the Freya. Now I can't find the original box! Ouch!!   I have been A-B'ing the Saga with my Transcendent Grounded Grid preamp, another great bargain, and the Saga is hanging in there. And Schitt even makes a phono pre!
I have had the Asgard headphone amp/pre for a couple of years now, and I don't see the need to get anything else.. 

Hoping you find that box, Michael.  After you get some time with the Freya please post your impressions.  

I've just emailed Schiit to ask if both the balanced and unbalanced outputs are active at the same time, an important feature if one is running a subwoofer as well as an amp. I'll let you know when I hear back....