Schiit Freya Balanced Tube / Passive / JFET Preamplifier with Remote

Professionally Restored by HQaudios - Inspected & Tested

1. KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Schiit Freya fully balanced stereo preamplifier
• Three operating modes: passive, tube gain stage and JFET buffer
• Four 6SN7-type vacuum tubes installed
• Remote control included
• Silver aluminum chassis
• Inspected and tested by HQaudios

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Schiit Freya is a fully balanced stereo preamplifier from Schiit Audio of California, offering three selectable operating modes: a passive attenuator, a tube gain stage and a solid-state JFET buffer.

It accepts balanced and single-ended sources and provides balanced and single-ended outputs, making it a flexible control center for a modern hi-fi system.

This unit comes with its remote control and four installed tubes, and has been inspected and tested by HQaudios.

3. HQAUDIOS RESTORATION & TESTING

Before Restoration

When we received this Schiit Freya, we performed a complete visual and functional inspection.

The inspection covered the power supply, tube stage, JFET buffer, passive mode, input switching, volume control, remote operation and all connections.

During Restoration

We serviced this Schiit Freya to HQaudios standards.

• Tube Check: The four installed tubes were checked for proper operation.
• Cleaning & Detailing: The chassis, front panel and controls were cleaned and detailed.

After Restoration / Final Testing

After service was completed, the unit underwent final functional and listening tests.

• Operating Modes: Passive, tube and JFET buffer modes were checked.
• Inputs & Outputs: Balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs were checked.
• Volume & Remote: Volume control, input selection and remote control operation were checked.
• Listening Test: The preamplifier was evaluated using real music playback over an extended session.
• Final QC: A complete visual and functional quality-control inspection was completed before release.

4. CONDITION

Technical Condition

• Operating Modes: Passive / Tube / JFET – checked
• Tubes: Four tubes installed and operating
• Remote Control: Included and operating
• Inputs & Outputs: Checked

Cosmetic Condition

• Chassis: Silver aluminum chassis
• Front Panel: Original controls and display
• Overall Presentation: Clean with light signs of previous use. Please review all photos for exact cosmetic details.

Summary:

• All Operating Modes Tested
• Remote Control Tested
• Final Listening Test Completed

5. SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Schiit Audio
• Model: Freya
• Type: Fully Balanced Stereo Preamplifier
• Operating Modes: Passive / Tube gain stage / JFET buffer
• Tubes: 4 × 6SN7-type
• Inputs: Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA
• Outputs: Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA
• Remote Control: Included

6. WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 1 × Schiit Freya Preamplifier
• 1 × Remote control
• 4 × Installed tubes

Only the items specifically listed above are included.

7. SHIPPING & PACKAGING

Your vintage audio equipment will be professionally packed by HQaudios using protective materials appropriate for its size, weight, and construction. Large or heavy items may be palletized and shipped by freight when required for safer transportation.