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Schiit Freya + Aegir vs Rega Elex-R

Hi Folks,

I'm looking to upgrade from my Marantz PM5005 and my budget is around 1600$.  I think I've narrowed it down to two options.  Going for separates from Schiit or staying with integrated and going with Rega Elex-R.  My two main sources are a  Rega 3 turntable, and a Marantz SA-8005 SACD player.  Speakers are Dali Zensor 7s.  I like them a lot, so not looking to upgrade those for a while. Nice thing about the Rega is the built in phono stage.  But getting a Schiit phono preamp is fine too.  Schiit has room to grow, to move to aegir monoblocks if i upgrade speakers and want more power.  Anyway, has anyone listened to either of these setups?  Any opinions about separates vs integrateds at this price point?  I'm going to check in with local rega dealers to see if they have Elex-R available to audition.   Thanks! 

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glennewdick
1,658 posts
 
+1 Schiit

My Schiit gear has been stellar as well. not to mention the upgradability of the Schiit separates, ability to add another amp and go fully balanced is another +. 
vingard
36 posts
 
I am running 2 Aegir amps as monoblocks and they are mind-bendingly good!   
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spenser4hire OP
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Thanks wolf. How do you use headphones with the Freya? Hook up a headphone amp to the output rcas? I’ve got a Valhalla 2 I could use if I got schiit. 
bstatmeister
537 posts
 
Love my Saga, especially in tube buffer mode. Love the relay attenuator, as well.
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
I own 2 Magni 3s, one in the Freya based main system and one on my nightstand for bed time reading music driven by an old iPhone...I like the Grado 325e aluminum phones which are a great match.
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