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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    A friend of mine has a Playback Designs DAC with a very large, aluminum remote. I remember unpacking the first Freya, looking at the remote, and...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 30, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I just heard back from Schiit that the new remote I have is the new standard shipping with all new Freyas. I have to say it is a fantastic remote...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 29, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    Thanks Winders! My tubes seem to have burned in ok now, but definitely might take you up on a Vidar demo if can make it down south to your area...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 28, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    Good news on two fronts. I tested the Freya tube output after 36 hours and they are now silent - no more crackling. But what was quite...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 28, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I wish I could articulate why I prefer the sound of the JFET output, but beyond tighter bass I can't explain it well. Perhaps greater...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 27, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I have a pair of B&W 803 speakers I picked up 17 years ago or so. I have really loved my Bryston 3b amp for 25 years now, but would be interested...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 27, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    Here's a photo of the new Schiit remote: https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/mLtyVDNrVDZfTF7XH1SBQvtm6fKtasv6oOYqKHqLBtb
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 26, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I just set up my third Freya in 5 weeks! I ordered a Freya to replace my 25 year old Bryston pre-amp that started to have some issues. Sounds...
    Post by: skikirkwood, Aug 26, 2017 in forum: Preamps