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Schiit Audio Freya Pre Amplifier Schiit Freya. Fully balanced stereo tube pre-amp. Can be used with single stereo power amp or connected to two mono blocks via balanced connection. Extras 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 Payme
With unknown condition on this used Schiit Audio Freya preamp listed at AUD$1,050, tread carefully—lack of details often signals unverified wear that justifies a discount. Against our recent comps (median AUD$703, 25th percentile AUD$647, 75th AUD$992), it's ambitious, sitting well above the sweet spot for a clean unit; fair might be AUD$700-850 if it's lightly used, but you'd need proof to bite.
Buyers, verify the exact model (Freya+, Freya S, or OG?) and relay count—upgrades matter for value. Check for common issues like noisy volume pots or remote functionality, plus tube rolling history if applicable; insist on original box, manual, power cord, and remote included. Test inputs/outputs thoroughly to rule out channel imbalance.
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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