http://schiit.com/products/freya   Freya is a balanced passive/active preamp for use in 2-channel systems, featuring a selectable passive stage, active JFET stage, or active 6SN7 tube stage.   Let's share our impressions of Freya, tubes, and amplifier pairings.

Got my Yggy today and I'm happy to report that there are no USB issues with the 5K iMac, waking from sleep or otherwise.     I repurposed my Gungnir too -- ended up with a Raspberry PI 2 + Hifiberry Digi+ > SPDIF RCA to BNC > Gungnir > WA6 > TH-900. I shouldn't be at this point, but...

Anyone have any experience with the MF V-CAN driving the HE-500? I just ordered the HE-500s and I'm wondering if the V-CAN can really drive them to their potential. I'm currently using MacBook Pro toslink > V-DAC > V-CAN with both the V-DAC and V-CAN powered by a V-PSU make 2. I'm fairly happy...

Hi folks,   I've been lurking for a while and I've learned a lot from older posts.   I currently use a Musical Fidelity V-CAN to drive Grado 225i's with input from a Musical Fidelity V-DAC.  The V-DAC is powered by a Pyramid PS-3KX supply.  The stock wall warts that come with the...