Rogue RP-1 or Schiit Freya

I haven’t had the best luck with Schiit. Owned a Yggdrasil twice, and each time it developed issues. Sound quality was good, but subject to overhype online.

I’ve owned several Rogue pieces and they’ve all been extremely reliable - and customer service is much more responsive with Rogue than Schiit. Sound quality wise the Rogues generally range from a good value to excellent. Your Atlas Magnum III is an excellent amp.

That said people I trust who are more familiar with the Rogue RP line have insisted that you really want to try to go for the RH-5 or RP-5 over the RP-1.

I’m still not sure if I want the maintenance involved in a tube preamp, I did encounter instances of distortion with the Freya+ in tube mode. I think if you’re going to get the most out of a tube setup, you need to be willing to roll a few tubes. 

Most tube preamps are incredibly reliable and low maintenance. Sounds like a issue specific to the Schiit / Freya tube mode, which wouldn't surprise me. But to be fair, rolling vintage 6SN7 tubes is inviting more trouble than with other preamp tube types - noise, microphony, and worn to hell tubes people try to pawn off there.

Had freya+.  Not a fan of the sound. Sounded like it was made out of recycled cans.  

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That is the best short review I've ever read.