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FWIW, I use the Freya+ with a VTA ( Latino) ST70 and it's a superb combination.
Thanks for the info... I'm tube hunting now. BTW: What tubes do you use in your ST70? Thanks
I have the VTA ST120 and I love it but I'm using a solid state Preamplifier. You don't think the combo of the Freya and the VTA is too much tube? Do you find yourself wanting cleaner sounding preamp tubes to be a better pairing with the tube amplifier?
I've had my Freya+ for about a week now. It has the JJ tubes, and I don't like them, but the preamp is still good with them. It seems to get better every day. I've never liked JJ 12AU7 in my previous Rogue preamp, so no surprise. If you buy new, get it without tubes!I bounced a bunch of emails back and forth with Jim @ valvesnmore. I caught a YT video he did on the 6SN7 tubes. He has a budget kit of Sylvania tubes for the gain side with GE tubes for the buffer especially for the Freya. After communicating with Jim, I purchased better Sylvania 6SN7GTA for the gain with NOS GE tubes for the buffer. They will be here next Wednesday. I hope they will be of my taste. Jim is very confident, so I hope he is right!
Psvane KT88T Mk. II's, NOS 12AT7 Mullard or Brimar driver/ voltage splitters, NOS Matsushita 5AR4. In case you're wondering, yes, the VTA ST70 is compatible and sounds great with either the Psvane 88's or Gold Lion (re-issue) 88's. Pop in anything from the 6L6 family thru the 6550/KT88 family.