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Schiit Audio Freya S Pre Amplifier I'm selling my Schiit Freya S (Solid State) pre-amplifier. (The S model does NOT have tubes.) Some specifications: "The Schiit Audio Freya S is a fully balanced preamplifier Made in California (and perhaps Texas) Two balanced inputs via XLR, three single-ended inputs via RCA One balanced output via XLR, two single-ended outputs via RCA Selectable output mode: passive with maximum gain of 1 (ie. attenuation only), active with maximum gain of 1 and active with maximum gain of 4 (12dB) 128-step relay-switched volume control for low distortion, crosstalk and
The Freya is notable because it’s a genuinely flexible, well-liked preamp rather than a plain volume box, and A$630 looks like a strong deal against your local market anchors. With a median of A$1,217 and a 25th percentile of A$993, this sits well below the low end of recent comparable AUD asks, so it reads as bargain territory rather than merely fair.
That’s the appeal here: you get a balanced preamp with multiple operating modes and a reputation for punching far above its price class, especially if you want to compare passive, buffered, and tube character in one chassis. At this price, a clean unit with the remote, power supply, and any original packaging is very attractive; the main buyer check is simply that everything works quietly and the control/relay functions are intact.
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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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