Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp

Has anyone compared the Valhalla 2 to the Freya+
and is there a substantial sonic improvement?

The Valhalla s an integrated headphone amp which sells for $349. The Freya is a dedicated preamp that sells for $949. OK, lets analyze this from a common sense perspective. The Val is listed as a headphone amp, NOT preamp which indicates the preamp is just enough to work. The Freya is a dedicated preamp. +1 Freya. The cost of the Freya is nearly 3 times that of the Val. Better parts make better sound but they also cost more. Plus this is dedicated to the task. + 2 for the Freya. I know that everyone wants the best for the least. And there are some giant killers. But they are the exception, NOT the rule. With what I see, I can almost guarantee that you will notice a big improvement over the Val. And Schitt gives you 15 days to audition. IMO its a no brainer

But WHY aren’t you using the Parasound Halo Integrated as a complete unit rather than what appears to be a somewhat cobbled up preamp section? With your system the Val is completely out of place and is begging for a better preamp. Is the preamp section broken? Just curious.

@artemus_5 parasound works fine but I’ve always been curious about tubes. I had the Valhalla on hand and according to Schiit it can do double duty as a preamp. Curiosity got the better of me and It also sounded better than the parasound. I’m sure part of the cost disparity is the fact that the freya+ is far more feature rich. I’m asking how much better it sounds if it actually does. Do you have experience with either of these products; more importantly both?
I am looking for is somebody with first-hand experience with both of these items specifically.

@bivhopkins 

OK so you don't believe that the price of an object is an indicator of its sound? I see  a lot of  people who expect a $300 piece to sound as good as a $3000. in a world where few stereo shops exist most have to put a system together by using reviews and common sense. This is the tools I have used  to build a reference system. I have a lot of life experience in hifi and I don't need to hear it to know it will sound better. FWIW I haven't made any mistakes and had to sell equipment because it didn't meet my expectations. However I have listened to equipment in a stereo store only to bring it home and find that it sucked in my system.

But maybe someone will come along who has had that same setup with both pieces of Schitt and can tell you which will sound better. It could happen

@artemus_5 ouch! Let’s start again. My name is John, nice to meet you. I looked at your system and it is mighty impressive. I believe you that it sounds great.  I’m new to this hobby. I just asked if anyone had first hand experience with the products I mentioned. 

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