@oldhvymec, @jtcf, I have a Parasound zphono usb that I’m not using. THAT could be the phono stage to use into the Freya? 😳
Thinking Out Loud
I have been interested in checking out the “tube sound” for some time and just bought a Schiit Freya+ to pair with my SS amp. The Freya+ replaces, or compliments, a Parasound P5 preamp I have been using. I don’t know whether to just set aside the Parasound pre and go with the Freya+, as I don’t know how to incorporate both into my system so I could just switch between them.
A bigger issue surfaced when I realized the Freya+ doesn’t have a dac, not even for phono use. So it wasn’t as simple as getting the Freya+ and dropping it into the system, I now need to supply a dac for at least the phono. I had previously purchased a Audiolab CD transport, which lacks a built-in dac. To remedy that, I bought a Pro-ject Dac Box 2 that I was just using with the Audiolab via the RCA-type connection. I know this dac has other connections, but I’m not sure if I can connect it to the Freya+ using the other connections. The Pro-ject has no power off button, so I have been plugging and unplugging it each time I play a CD. Now I would have to do that each time I want to play vinyl — a bit annoying.
I think my problem is that I approached things piecemeal, adding/substituting gear without realizing up front the problems in doing that. Do I just switch to the Freya+ full-time or is there a good way to incorporate both preamps? Do I try to use the Pro-ject dac with available connections, or do I retire the Pro-Ject and buy a more full-featured dac equipped to handle multiple devices easily?
A bigger issue surfaced when I realized the Freya+ doesn’t have a dac, not even for phono use. So it wasn’t as simple as getting the Freya+ and dropping it into the system, I now need to supply a dac for at least the phono. I had previously purchased a Audiolab CD transport, which lacks a built-in dac. To remedy that, I bought a Pro-ject Dac Box 2 that I was just using with the Audiolab via the RCA-type connection. I know this dac has other connections, but I’m not sure if I can connect it to the Freya+ using the other connections. The Pro-ject has no power off button, so I have been plugging and unplugging it each time I play a CD. Now I would have to do that each time I want to play vinyl — a bit annoying.
I think my problem is that I approached things piecemeal, adding/substituting gear without realizing up front the problems in doing that. Do I just switch to the Freya+ full-time or is there a good way to incorporate both preamps? Do I try to use the Pro-ject dac with available connections, or do I retire the Pro-Ject and buy a more full-featured dac equipped to handle multiple devices easily?
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https://www.audioadvisor.com/mobile/prodinfo.asp?number=PAZPHOUSB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-NaJBhDsARIsAAja... You're all set to play vinyl. Plug the zphono into one of the Freya's inputs. |
Buy a decent dac like the Denafrips , or AudioGD for around $800 forDenafrips , my friend has the very good Topping 70SE For sale They make a great product for-the money . The Dreya is a very good preamp for the money . Apos audio has several lower cost dacs if you need a low cost dac to hold you over. |
Keep the Freya for audition at least and get a Puffin https://www.amazon.com/Puffin-preamp-Parks-Audio-systems/dp/B07DKHM2HS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&k... or one of several Pro+Ject tube phono pre’s up front. Gustard X16 DAC. https://www.amazon.com/ES9068AS-MQA384kHz-PCM768kHz-Balanced-Bluetooth/dp/B08N9GH76G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_...= |
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