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  1. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    I had some transformer hum with the Sugden, and really ever class A or tube amp I have tried with these. I will take the blackground of the F7 over all those other ones. Now the question is if Freya+ might be a better bet here.
    Feb 14, 2022
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  2. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    Is it an official PASS amp or a DIY version?
    Feb 14, 2022
  3. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    Official F7 that I picked up used. Very impressive amp for sure. My main complaint, it is huge and the power switch in the back is like impossible for me to access with my rack. need to reconfigure a bit, haha. This seems to be a keeper though, I like that it really seems to take take the edge off my LS3/5a nearfield without sacrificing realism.
    Feb 14, 2022
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  4. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    Enjoying how this sounds 1X buffer from Freya S, but nexus 4X is gross sounding, way bloated in the bass. Maybe would work with speakers that could resolve that level of bass.
    Feb 14, 2022
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  5. Merrick
    Merrick
    4x can be too much, it definitely changes the sound beyond just adding gain.
    Feb 14, 2022
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  6. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    Both the Freya S and Freya + have 1x buffer mode?
    Feb 14, 2022
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  7. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    @rhythmdevils yeah, it is my understanding though that they are not the same. I think 1X for freya S is still nexus but "behaves like a differential buffer" and for the Freya+ it is a differential buffer. Unless I am mistaken, I think folks around here feel the Freya+ 1X is the more transparent buffer.
    Feb 14, 2022
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  8. Koth Ganesh
    Koth Ganesh
    I have the Freya S. The 1x buffer is definitely more transparent. The 4x has its sins of commission but can be enjoyable.
    Feb 14, 2022
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  9. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    @Koth Ganesh oh yeah for sure the 4x nexus has it place in certain setups. I have loved with the HD600 how it is like a secret bass boost switch. Just not jiving with this particular setup.
    Feb 14, 2022
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