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Schiit Saga Plus preamp around 11\2 years old, used for 6 months with power amp. It comes with its original valve as supplied and two extra valves which both make a difference. A super Radiotron AWV 6SN7GTA NOS Valve and a more modern Tung Sol 6SN7GTB. Both offer a difference in sound. Can send t...
This A$450 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the median of A$375 and exceeding the 75th percentile of A$410 from your recent AUD comparable listings. While the original retail for the tube-based Saga was around A$530 (converted from US$350), the used market clearly favors values closer to A$375, making this listing roughly A$60 over the typical fair price for a unit in unknown condition.
The Schiit Saga remains a cult favorite for its warm, organic tube sound and flexible active/passive line-level operation, offering a genuine entry into tube preamplification without the high cost. However, at this elevated price point with unknown condition, the buying opportunity is questionable unless you can verify it is original-owner, includes the remote, or is in pristine shape; otherwise, waiting for a listing near the A$375 median would be a prudent move for a fellow enthusiast.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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