Tube Preamp Advice - Rogue, Schiit, and Vincent

[firedog]

I can only say that I have the  older Freya and it's very good.I think you need to spend a lot more to beat it. The 3 modes are also fun.

 

[firedog]

BTW, if you are only interested in tube output, the Freya probably isn't your best bet. IMO, it's active transistor stage sounds better (although I haven't heard the new version).

[firedog]

2 hours ago, davide256 said:

As best I can tell from the Freya's description, it appears to be a hybrid tube pre with solid state elements. Which is going to dilute the whole

tube experience.

As best as I can tell, the 3 modes are independent. Actual users who like tubes seem to be quite happy with the sound. Haven't heard of anyone saying the tube experience is "diluted", or something similar. Reviews of the tube section have been very positive, including comparisons to more expensive tube amps.

 

I'm not sure at all what your comment actually means. Please explain, and let us know if it based on anything other than assumptions.

 

And you haven't heard one, have you?

[firedog]

2 hours ago, davide256 said:

I haven't heard one but after 40 years of watching the market and listening to tube designs, I don't see anything that shouts "this punches above its weight class". The only

serious review that I can find is from Positive Feedback. Exceptional buys attract reviewers like flies with  comparisons to other gear they like, I'm not seeing that.

http://fairhedon.com/2019/10/08/listening-to-the-schiit-freya-preamplifier/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iAmj_ptVaw

plus users impressions

 

[firedog]

9 hours ago, AudioDoctor said:

Another:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWOem8ev94M

That's the old one, not the present model.

[firedog]

Have you ever thought of using DSP to get the effect you want? DSP software give you lots of possibilities and you can dial in the amout of the various effects you want. There are audio plugins that do all the kind of things you seem to be interested in.