Can anyone explain the "digital and analog" volume control? I can't find info on it, just read somewhere that that is what it had.

Yeah, I am looking at selling it. Going to go a different direction, being as I didn't find I liked tubes...

I have been using passive mode on my Freya exclusively for a few years now (I found tube mode to do little more than distort the sound). I just noticed crackling in the right channel of my system, which I tracked to the Freya. You could hear it in passive mode, but it was much louder in tube...

Interesting, as I am almost positive I read where he said it was fine to run it w/o tubes..... I'll have to try to find that. But if that is the case, I will likely look to sell it and find a different option. No point in burning up tubes I am not using....

Must be nice.... I do have one of the earlier versions where the tube gain stage was 13 dB, I think later versions have been changed to 7 dB or so. I don't have a single set of tubes that aren't noisy, so I don't think it could just be the tubes.

The LSST option has puzzled me... Doesn't a Solid state tube defeat the entire reason behind having tubes? if you are going to use a solid state tube, why not just use the buffered or passive option? I think I'll stick with the passive option in this set up, I like it better than buffered, or...

I have had it for over 2 years, don't think I can send it back... I had it in a different system, with speakers that were 84 dB efficient, and the tube noise wasn't an issue. But I swapped the preamps for better synergy, and I like it best this way. I think I would probably like passive mode...

This room is about 12' W X 13'+ D X 8' H, the Tekton Lore-S speakers are about 94 dB efficient. Tube noise at the listening position is very noticeable. So much so, I have pulled the tubes and only use passive mode now. I feel I like passive mode best with these speakers anyway, but I can't...

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Actually, I am afraid of the digital part of the MiniDSP. This is an all analog system, when listening to records anyway. :)

I read threw the first 10 pages of this thread, and found all positive reviews, but can anyone say they noticed any degradation to the detail, level of reveal, imaging (etc)? I use speakers, not headphones. I am very interested in the Loki, to solve a somewhat timid bass "problem" in a setup I...

I had a couple tubes (Tung Sol NP) tested that I know were both 100%/new when purchased. Now, after less than 500 hrs, probably a lot less. One is at 87% and the other about 74%. They were in left and right buffer.... Could the Freya be wearing 1 side more than the other that drastically?

My guess is he wouldn't want to comment on this in an open forum...

I am still trying to decide if there is actually "something wrong" or not. Don't want to pay to ship it back, and have then say it is normal.....

I have the stock set, a set of Tung Sol NP, Tung Sol NOS, and at least a 1/2 dozen pair of your more "highly regarded " NOS tubes. They all make noise, the stock tubes are the least noisy... (which are the ones from the above pic) And I would say, there is a hum, a hiss, and static...

I just went in and listened again. In Passive or JFET, there is some noise, but nothing I would even mention. I tube mode, with the stock tubes (they are the quietest) you can hear a buzzing/humming from the seated position, it actually is loud enough to register above 50 dB on my dB meter right...

What is your definition of "Dead Quiet". You mean you hear nothing, or at least, nothing more than passive or JFET mode? If so, mine definitely has an issue. I think tubes are supposed to add a little noise...

In passive or JFET mode, it is dead silent. I actually have found I like passive mode most with this system. The Tekton Lore-S speakers are extremely detailed and revealing, passive mode's clarity is even more appreciated with them.

Thanks, I have a PS Audio preamp that had no problems in the same place with the XLR. I am running my Tung Sol NP right now, that probably only have about 500 hr's or less on them, and they are doing the same thing. Also, the Modwright LS100 looks very nice, too rich for my blood though... ;)

I have tried a few different pair. I will try the original set that I replaced with Tung Sol tubes very shortly after getting it.

It is more of a static noise, than a hum.

Nothing like that (and yes), I have had it in 2 different systems, both with power/line conditioners. Problem has always been there, but I figured it was normal "tube noise" at 1st.

I think I need service for my Freya... 1st thing, after going from 83 to 93 dB efficient speakers, the background noise when in tube mode is really loud. Even when volume turned off, there is a lot of noise coming from the speakers. So much so, I have gone to not using tube mode... Same issue...

Thanks, but "Mani", not "Magni". :)

Do the Mani and Modi MB use the same PS?