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Schiit Freya + Class A in Stereophile

I know there are a lot of audiophiles who don't think sterophile knows what they are talking about but I think its' pretty impressive that a 1000 preamp is put in the same category as 50K and up.  I can't really believe that the Freya + is that good.  I have one and do think it's pretty amazing for all that you get and you can really make it even better with some better tubes.  I am constantly blown away at the sound of the Freya + into the Decware Zen triode amp. 2K for the combo and just about the best sound I have ever had in my home.  Great news for less well heeled audiophiles.  

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cromodora
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I’m okay with missing the point of many of the posters.

I’m not here to make a point with them.

I am just mentioning another component wrt to subject raised by OP.

My reply is on topic.


You can start a thread about credibility of magazine reviews and I will join you in that discussion.

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chaletclub
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The rear panel power switch makes no sense.  For that reason I replaced mine with a Rogue Perseus & I'm pleased with the change.

noske
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@cromodora You can start a thread about credibility of magazine reviews

I reckon that there is an oxymoron somewhere in that sentence.  That would be my contribution to any discussion on the issue, and is still about ten words too many.

output555
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I've been looking at the Freya+ to pair with my Audio-GD Master 19 but have hesitated because the Freya+ is not passive in the tube stage. Running an amp into an amp seems likes a huge compromise in sound, and running the Freya+ in passive SS mode negates the tube benefits.

Any Freya+ owners care to share their thoughts?

noske
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Running an amp into an amp seems likes a huge compromise in sound, and running the Freya+ in passive SS mode negates the tube benefits.

Others may wish to comment on the first part of that sentence, but in the meantime I suggest you look elsewhere for a passive tube pre-amp.   I don't know of any myself, and perhaps there is a reason for that.

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