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Things To make Schiit freya + a even better preamplifier
Not sure that took.      
Things To make Schiit freya + a even better preamplifier
Way ahead of you 😀.    
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Trampled by Turtles at Red Rocks.   
Things To make Schiit freya + a even better preamplifier
I’d be happy if they just improved the ergonomics so you could see where the volume is at and what the LED’s actually mean. 😀  
Tuneful Cables by High-End Audio
@lubachl  Can anyone comment on their experience with Chinese "Odin" interconnect cables in comparison to those described above.  I have two sets of these connecting DAC to Pre and Pre to Amp. They replaced Belden 1800F (BJC). I cannot say I no... 
Have you upgraded from a Freya?
Trigger pulled. I shall report back.  
Have you upgraded from a Freya?
@yyzsantabarbara Thanks, it sounds like the LA4 is what I am looking for and I will take the next step.  
Have you upgraded from a Freya?
@chenry Agreed the ergonomics are not so great on the Freya. I have "enhanced" the volume knob so that I can see the setting from more than a couple feet away. I tend to have mine on all day and use the buffered mode for that reason. The temperatu... 
Have you upgraded from a Freya?
@dain Thanks! I will check that one out. I only have a single source as well, but as we know a good preamp makes all the difference.  
Have you upgraded from a Freya?
Just an update, I acquired a used Coda 07x to mate with my #8. I am not as excited about as I expected to be, but still evaluating. My primary issue is that it is not great for low volume listening, which is my primary mode. Great soundstage and d... 
Schiit Freya+ with Mcintosh mc452 ?
I have had one for several years, they are quite good. Probably your best choice with your budget. That said, I am in the process of upgrading, just cuz.   
Am I broken? Am I stuck? Do I have to return my audiophile card now?
Do it. You will hate yourself if you pass this up.   
What's Up?
The CD player and cable seem pretty decent. Nothing against the Border Patrol, I have not heard one, but I agree with @jjss49 that you could try another DAC. The preamp has a lot to do with imaging and soundstage, you might try a different preamp ... 
Xangsane XS-1001Ag silver coax SPDIF cable
I have had similar results upgrading my spdif cable, everything matters.   
XLR cable recommendations needed
Zavfino offers a blended silver and OCC copper cable: https://zavfinousa.com/products/the-fusion-solid-pure-silver-occ-copper-hybrid-rca?variant=19443396116598   haven’t tried them, but might be worth a look.