Schiit Freya+ or Saga+? Vidar or Aegir?

Thanks, guys. Aegir it is. 

I noticed that stock issue with the Freya+. I’ve read around on Audiogon and it looks like some people are already waiting months for backorders so who knows when I could expect one if I ordered it today. 

Interesting. I really struggled to find someone with the Saga/Aegir pairing but lo and behold, here you are. I hope you don’t mind a few questions!

—What is the sensitivity rating of your speakers?

—What have you noticed about tube mode in Saga+? 

I’ve read things ranging from “Saga tube mode is indistinguishable from passive mode” to “it’s great with the right tube”.

People talk about the Freya+ as having a more robust tube mode that has more of an effect on sound than the Saga+ but I’m not sure that I’d even want that. 

Thanks for all the input!

My speakers only have one pair of binding posts so bi-wiring or bi-amping isn’t an option, alas. 

So how does one find out or determine the output voltage of a component? In my head all components are at a standard voltage level so I guess I’ve got some research to do?

I have these sensitive speakers but I get caught up in all the discussion about amps and components.

Some people say that any amp operating outside of it’s clipping zone will sound the same as any other as long as it’s well designed. Some people say that every amp has its own different sound signature...“more bass, more heft, more clarity, etc.” And it goes back and forth about confirmation bias vs. measurements. Argh!!!

I’ve been around the internets the last day or so and some say having lots of overhead in watts is great (buy Vidar) others say lower watt amps are better because they’re “cleaner” or whatever (buy Aegir).