Pre-amp with solid state/passive AND tube modes (Like Schiit Freya+)


I'm considering purchasing a Schiit Freya+ for two reasons. I want a balanced tube pre-amp and I really like the idea of being able to switch to a solid state mode and turn the tube section off. I use my system for more than critical listening, I use it for background music while working and use it to watch movies/tv. This means it stays on quite a few hours a day, being able to turn off tube section suits me well. Is there any other pre-amps with this function? My hesitation on pulling the trigger is that I've read that its a bit of a jack of all trades and master of none. thanks guys!

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Showing 2 responses by glennewdick

If your worried about tube life in small signal tube don't they last for a very long time many years if not decades, some of the good ones are even rated for many thousands of hours 20,000+. I use my mac tube preamp everyday for both music and TV watching its on 8hours + a day with zero worries about tube life so don't sweet that part at least.

The other point i suppose  is just nice for a change in sound. 

I've not heard of another tube pre with a switchable SS section as well, other then the Freya +