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Schiit Freya Pre Amplifier Schiit Freya. Fully balanced stereo tube pre-amp. Can be used with a single stereo power amp or connected to two mono blocks via balanced connection. Included: - socket raisers - 4 NOS Australian Radiotron Tubes. In an excellent condition. Well kept. Original owner. Purchased from AddictedToAudio. Receipts available. Part of the fully balanced pre-power stack consisting of Freya and two Vidar amplifiers. Who are also individually listed for sale on Stereonet. Available for an audition and further customer inspection. Condition: Excellent Payment Method
# Schiit Audio FREYA Preamplifier – Buyer Notes
The asking price of AUD 1,100 sits well above the typical used market. Based on recent comparable listings, the median asking price for used units is around AUD 703, with the 25th percentile at AUD 648 and 75th percentile at AUD 993. This listing is pitched at roughly 56% above median—a significant premium that demands justification. Unless this unit is exceptionally low-hours, includes all original packaging and documentation, or comes with recent service records or upgrades, you're paying collector-grade money for what should be a routine preamp purchase. Check whether the seller is accounting for condition, rarity, or included accessories that would genuinely warrant the uplift.
Before committing, verify the tube complement and confirm all tubes are original Schiit stock or documented quality replacements—tube inventory and condition directly impact sound and longevity. Ask for proof of hours logged and whether the unit has ever been serviced or had the power supply recapped. The FREYA's relay-switched input stage is robust, but confirm no channel imbalance or crackling exists by requesting a demo video or detailed listening notes. Clarify what's included: remote, all cables, original box, and manual. A unit at this price should ship exceptionally well-packaged.
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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