If you're still on the fence about the Bifrost 2, below is a video that provides a really good review of the unit, including the sound signature. I purchased my Bifrost 2 this past January (an upgrade from the Modi) and can't say enough good things about it. I also appreciate that Schiit made...

Well, well, well, . . . I now have the NOS GE 6SN7GTB tubes installed and both you and richard_hing were spot on about the improved sound. I think the new production Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB tubes are pretty good all around, but the GE's definitely step up the game a few notches (note: I'm running the...

As you mentioned, I'm completely stocked up on new Tung Sol 6SN7GTB tubes, so logic (and my wife) would tell you I should be good to go for life, right??? . . . . Nope, similar to you, I've already purchased a matched pair of NOS GE 6SN7GTB tubes just to see if they'll "improve" the sound...

Hey PoMarantz, . . . yes, I was in the same boat. I purchased my Carver 25+ years ago and always thought of it as my "end game" amp (i.e., able to make any speaker sing). However, after realizing that we were both getting old, I decided it may be time to consider some new gear. I was also swayed...

Hi rkindel, . . . before purchasing the two Aegir's, I was powering my LS50 Meta speakers with an older two-channel, solid-state Carver A400X (i.e., 200 w/channel unbalanced) amplifier that I purchased new in the mid-1990s. Although the Carver amp had plenty of headroom and had no problems...

As long as you're okay running new production 6SN7 tubes (e.g., Tung Sol, Electro-Harmonix, JJ Electronic, etc.), they currently aren't difficult to find. If you prefer "New Old Stock (NOS)" tubes, it's more of a hit-or-miss game, depending on how much you're willing to spend and who you trust...

I finally made the decision to purchase a Freya+ and placed my order on Sunday 06/13. Schitt sent me a shipment notification the next day (Monday 06/14) and the unit arrived this morning with four Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB tubes (note: I purchase one in black, so I'm assuming Schiit currently has these...

Just noticed that Schiit recently updated the Freya+ page on their website. Price has increased to $949, and there is now an option to ship without tubes (lowers price to $849). I'm assuming they may have made "no tubes" an option because they are having trouble keeping 6SN7 tubes in stock (as...

I agree with In1unison. KK Cable is a good option. If you feel like dropping a little more $$$, Moon Audio also makes high quality aftermarket cables. I purchased one of their "Black Dragon V2" cables with the "4-pin Furutech Male XLR [Rhodium]" termination and it's a great product. I believe a...

Yes, my bad, typing too fast. senorx is correct; it's the one on the right. Thanks!

Yes, as Quartzald mentions, the 4.4mm jack is the one pictured on the left right in the photo below. These are made for listening balanced on smaller devices.

Author, I'm not sure if you've already seen these two videos, but both provide some comparisons of the Jot2 vs. some higher priced SS amps:

Lolito, when I listen to my HD650s with the Jot2 at enjoyable "comfortably loud" levels (w/Bifrost2 feeding via XLR), the volume knob is in the following positions: SE low gain: 12:30; SE high gain: 10:00; XLR low gain: 11:00; XLR high gain: 9:30.

I noticed you asked this same question on the Jot2 thread. I haven't had a chance to listen to Utopias yet; however, my Focal Clears paired with BF2+Jot2 are a really solid/enjoyable match. If you haven't already seen them, the following reviews may provide some additional insight into what you...

I absolutely agree with Smoothstereo's description. This is spot on with my experience with Jot2/BF2 combo.