A few questions. How did you use the Freya, tube gain, jfet buffer, or passive ? I could understand the sources sounding better direct to the amplifier. Are you happy with the sound of each connected to the amp ? I suppose what I am getting at, would you prefer passive, or active, as the Freya has an amazing volume set up, and if it does not sound good to you, even in passive mode, maybe it is the extra set of interconnects. BTW, I own a Luminous Audio Axiom II, with Walker Mod, single ended, 3 pair in, 2 pair out, with remote for volume, mute, led readout ( six levels ), and, I LOVE IT. Tim Stinson is the man ( owner ) of the company, and is extremely helpful and passionate about music reproduction and customer service, before, during, and after the sale. Enjoy ! MrD.
Preamp Question
I would like recommendations on preamps. Here's my issue.
I have an Elekit 300B SET amp. It only has one pair of line level RCA inputs. I run two different sources--vinyl and digital. The Elekit does not have a remote.
I have a Schitt Freya preamp that is really something for the money. It has a remote. But, my Manley Chinook phono preamp and Doge 7 tube DAC both sound better running direct to the Elekit amp. The Doge has a volume/attenuator and remote so when I'm using that I'm in good shape.
So basically I'd like to use a preamp to add remote and 2 line level inputs for convenience either without reducing the sound quality or even improving or changing it for the better. Budget would be $2-4k new or used is fine.
I have an Elekit 300B SET amp. It only has one pair of line level RCA inputs. I run two different sources--vinyl and digital. The Elekit does not have a remote.
I have a Schitt Freya preamp that is really something for the money. It has a remote. But, my Manley Chinook phono preamp and Doge 7 tube DAC both sound better running direct to the Elekit amp. The Doge has a volume/attenuator and remote so when I'm using that I'm in good shape.
So basically I'd like to use a preamp to add remote and 2 line level inputs for convenience either without reducing the sound quality or even improving or changing it for the better. Budget would be $2-4k new or used is fine.