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Schiit Freya+(Plus)

Freya+ users:

For me, sending DAC input through tube output clearly adds warmth, bloom, punch, musicality, presence.
However, when used with analog inputs (TT, FM, cassette), the tubes (current stock JJ 6SN7 supplied with the unit) sound too lush, rather over the top, sometimes frankly bloated. I mean at equal volume (not volume SETTING).

Despite balanced output to power amp, the SS buffer stage sounds inferior to pure passive mode. So it's tubes with
DAC, passive with analog, SS buffer with nothing.

Questions: (1) does my experience sound typical?
(2) should I experiment with rolling Tung-Sols or other recommended upgrade tube?
(3) does any of this bespeak some peculiarity elsewhere in the chain?

Advance thanks for diagnoses/suggestions.

hickamore

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systemdecor
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Hello, I know this thread is getting old. But would like to know if any of you have the latest recommendation for the best tubes with the Freya?

What tubes would be best for the pair on the LEFT side and which pair of tubes would be best on the RIGHT side of the Freya?

Please post links to eBay or websites to buy tubes would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks for any advice!

systemdecor
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ok, let me see if I found the correct pair of Tung Sol 6SN7 for the LEFT side from rhing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313513219446?hash=item48fed81576:g:AfUAAOSwZ8ZW~CRx

Here is the pair of OS GE gray plate side getter 6SN7 for the RIGHT side:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173936316220?hash=item287f698f3c:g:90EAAOSwEFhdlMVU

 

There are so many Tung Sol tubes and GE tubes. Not to mention some GE tubes are from the 1950. Is everyone using tubes from the 50s or from current years?

systemdecor
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I have question about buying XLR cables. I went to Amazon and found the Amazon Basics XLR microphone cable for $7.99 each. Are those cables any good?

 

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17E0V6PZJT9KL&keywords=xlr+cable&qid=1641006691&refinements=p_72%3A1248939011&rnid=1248937011&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=xlr+cable%2Caps%2C195&sr=1-1

 

Another question about XLR cable vs RCA cable. Does it sound any better if I use XLR cable? I have never use XLR cables before and XLR cables seem to be very popular for everyone.

systemdecor
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Is there a way to tell if you bought bad tubes when you put them in the Freya? I mean, what if one of the tubes is not working, will the Freya let you know if one of the tubes is a bad tube?

systemdecor
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Any of you hear a buzzing sound coming out of the speakers when the music if not playing. Turn down the music all the way down or mute the music and put your ear closer to the tweeter, can you hear a buzzing sound?

 

Does that mean I have bad tubes? Or do I need to buy some XLR cables to make the buzzing sound go away?

systemdecor
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The odd thing is that the other 2 sound modes are dead silent. But when I switch to the Tube mode, I get the buzzing sound.

I will order 2 pairs of the XLR cables and see that will get rid of the buzzing sound.

 

Another question I have is when you turn off the power of the Freya, I heard a loud thud or boom sound coming from the speakers. I hope my speakers are not damage. Are you suppose to turn off the amplifier first before you turn off the power from the Freya? I thought my speakers last night just blew up. ha ha ha

 

 

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