Schitt freya preamp hum- how do I get rid of this?


When I use the tube output mode it hums. It goes away  in solid state Mode.  Does this mean I have to replace the tubes or is it just because it's a cheap preamp?

jumia

I think those early generations Freya are the one that has noise and hum issues, Schiit was able to correct that.The new one are very quiet.

+1 on bad tube. If it’s quiet with SS, it should be quiet with the tubes.

Tubes can be DOA right out of the box.

BTW, how old is it and when did the problem start?

All the best.

JD

+ 1 on the advice to change the tube locations (swap them).  

Does it make this humming sound regardless of whether you do anything (no music, no volume, etc.)?  Is it emanating through the speakers only or do you hear something coming from the unit itself? 

It sounds like ground loop hum if it isn't a bad tube.  

With regard to Freya build quality, that's a superb piece of gear. I've been inside it and in my humble opinion it is very well made and perhaps even better designed.  

With regard to Freya build quality, that's a superb piece of gear. I've been inside it and in my humble opinion it is very well made and perhaps even better designed.  

   I agree!