Well, I did that as well using decals but I ran into the problem of keeping it centered all the way down. Unlike many designs these don’t provide a way to tell where the center of the knob is.

I connected my Max to the preamp outs in balanced mode and then out to my power amp in balanced mode. I do not need to power up the Max to pass a signal. If I hook it up before the preamp I do need to power it up to pass a signal.

I haven’t gone through all the posts here so if this has been addressed here before I apologize. The one thing I would change on my Loki Max is the knobs. Impossible to see the center mark from my listening position. I would like to change them out but I’m afraid I might damage it if I just pry...

You don’t have to power it up unless you need it. I’m like you in that I don’t need it most of the time. But if you need it you need it.

It took two Freyas before I got a reliable unit. The first on gave out loud popping sounds when in tube mode. The second one would revert to passive mode when in tube mode. The second time was the end of my Freya+ problems. Mine has operating for 2 years now flawlessly.

It’s not that hard to dial in changes once you we the hang of it. Having a hard time coming up with uses for the three presets though, other than one for returning to flat. Each circumstance calls for a unique setting. Generally big changes aren’t called for, especially if two or more...

I went back and forth between the + and the S. I rarely listen to the tube stage. Too colored for my tastes but use it more now that I have my Loki Max. I think tubes are nice now as another alternative. I really like the passive stage personally.

About 8.5 inches

I just upgraded my Pangea AC14SE power cord with the twice as expensive XL version. Shocked (no pun intended) by the improvement. More transparency and refinement. Dynamics are improved and bass timber is much better. Here is a example where more money definitely gets you more. My Benchmark DAC...

Can anyone tell me how to remove the knobs? Seems like you would just pull but I don’t want to break anything.

I commented here earlier about the differences I heard between active and bypass modes. I did some comparisons between them using single ended input because, unlike balance, single ended volume levels match in my system. I discovered that the null points on both the 20hz and 150hz are way off...

Yes I do. First there is a difference in volume levels between bypass and not bypassed but flat. Makes no sense to me but bypass is lower in volume using my Freya + in passive mode but also when using the tube stage. Also true when using single ended input fed by a Mani. I have also noticed...

Loki Max + 1 week I have spent the last year concentrating on room set up. Inches count with speaker and listening position. For variety I alternate between two different speaker brands. Both sound best aimed directly at the listening chair in terms of soundstage. I have been forced to toe out...

Whenever you reduce high frequency content you will experience a apparent reduction in resolution. That’s inevitable. The trick is to be judicious with your settings. Easy does it.

Schiit says noise is slightly lower with the Max before the preamp but I am planning to use mine after. I want to try and neutralize some of of the mid bass warmth of the Freyas tube stage.

I asked them and seems they are having a problem with the silver and it may or may not ever be available.

Yes, there is that to. Order submitted. I’m so excited!

Ok, I’ve been sitting on the fence too long. I’m putting in my order. I’ve been fretting over this product for almost 2 years now. First with when it will become available and then if it’s performance justifies it’s price. Time to close my eyes and jump in the deep end.

Can you comment on the speed of the pots when using the remote? The volume on the Freya is hard to keep from overshooting due to how fast it operates, for instance. I find myself adjusting up and down several times before I can set the level I want.

I have a Freya + that I use almost exclusively in passive mode because I find the tube stage too warm in the mid base. Anyone have any experience using the 150hz band to address this? Been waiting for the Loki Max for, seems like, forever. I’m glad to have found this tread as finding any kind of...

Trust your ears. Sounds like you are getting less noise running with a lower gain power amp. Don’t be afraid of running your Freya with the volume knob cranked. I run mine routinely between the 1 and 4 o’clock positions when I am in passive mode. I listen to passive most of the time. After all...

Another good report on the Sylvanias. Maybe I will check them out then I need to replace my Tung Sols.

Sure, you could do it that way but you can’t be sure the levels match. If you were unfortunate enough to switch inputs without lowering to volume you could be in for a nasty surprise. You just have to be mindful. Hasn’t happened to me yet.

I am running a surround system with my music system as well, using the Freya in surround pass through (left and right fronts from the processor to the Freya in passive mode with the volume opened all the way up then out to my power amp as usual.) Works just like a designed surround pass through.