Do you know where I can find an AMP like this one?

[JCanada]

You don't need tubes- that doesn't address your needs and wants. The sub't line out jack aren't required, you can just as easily send the signal from the preamp to the sub and power amp directly from the preamp and i t would likely work/sound better because it eliminates the long detour- if you were using balanced output, distance wouldn't matter but when the equipment has RCA jacks, it's calld 'unbalanced' and it's prone to signal/frequency loss and noise.

You didn't mention replacing the Monitor sub and it's really not necessary unless you actually send the signal on a long trip from preamp to sub and then, to the power amp. That's probably not in your budget and it really won't help anything, other than possibly increasing the store employee's commission from selling long cables- what brand was he pushing, AudioQuest?

Audioquest chocolate I think. Or the evergreen ones. I did not even ask the price. They are pricey, I believe. I did like the tube pre-amp he was hocking though. It was the Schitt FREYA +. I think I could use both an external DAC, power amp, and a sub.
I have another question.
The analogue 2 channel tube pre-amp form Schitt, the FREYA +, has 2 sets of RCA outs. Can I use one set of RCA pre outs to my sub, and another set of RCA pre outs to my power amplifier?

 

[lovinthehd]

Yes. That is true. Y splitter. Thanks again.
I have another question.
An analogue 2 channel tube pre-amp form Schitt, the FREYA +, has 2 sets of RCA outs. Can I use one set of RCA pre outs to my sub, and another set of RCA pre outs to my power amplifier?

Looking at the FreyaF on their site, does appear that way. I didn't peruse the manual, tho. Why the tubes?

 

[lovinthehd]

Audioquest chocolate I think. Or the evergreen ones. I did not even ask the price. They are pricey, I believe. I did like the tube pre-amp he was hocking though. It was the Schitt FREYA +. I think I could use both an external DAC, power amp, and a sub.
I have another question.
The analogue 2 channel tube pre-amp form Schitt, the FREYA +, has 2 sets of RCA outs. Can I use one set of RCA pre outs to my sub, and another set of RCA pre outs to my power amplifier?

Oh, please no fraudioquest, that's just silly.

 

[JCanada]

You originally posted that you wanted to spend $1000-$1100, now you're saying $5000 but one thing you haven't mentioned: what are you using now?

Not wanting digital inputs/DAC is fine, but there's no reason to avoid using the onboard circuits unless you just don't want to believe that they can be as good as a separate DAC. This has been discussed at length on AudioHolics and elsewhere if you want to take the time to read what has been shown.

SIB-KIS. See It Big-Keep It Simple.

Yes, i admit, I do not read the other forum posts. Guilty as charged.
My $1000.00/$1100.00 budget was devoted for the amp/pre-amp. The budget for my upgrade IN TOTAL is $5K. Yeah, you're right, maybe I should spend more time researching on these forums. Let me know if you want to weigh in on my following question:
I have another question.
An analogue 2 channel tube pre-amp form Schitt, the FREYA +, has 2 sets of RCA outs. Can I use one set of RCA pre outs to my sub, and another set of RCA pre outs to my power amplifier?

 

[lovinthehd]

Yes, i admit, I do not read the other forum posts. Guilty as charged.
My $1000.00/$1100.00 budget was devoted for the amp/pre-amp. The budget for my upgrade IN TOTAL is $5K. Yeah, you're right, maybe I should spend more time researching on these forums. Let me know if you want to weigh in on my following question:
I have another question.
An analogue 2 channel tube pre-amp form Schitt, the FREYA +, has 2 sets of RCA outs. Can I use one set of RCA pre outs to my sub, and another set of RCA pre outs to my power amplifier?

I was curious so did look at manual, yes the rca outputs are simultaneously live

 

[JCanada]

In truth, it’s not the route I would take. My rig consists of a NAD integrated streaming amp hooked up to a couple sources feeding a pair of KEF R3 Metas and a Rythmik subwoofer. It’s simple but effective. Still, this is about what makes you happy. If that’s tubes, I don’t judge.

I have 2 questions.
An analogue 2 channel tube pre-amp form Schitt, the FREYA +, has 2 sets of RCA outs. Can I use one set of RCA pre outs to my sub, and another set of RCA pre outs to my power amplifier?
Are tubes and solid state amps music genre specific? Are tubes "bad" at palying anything other than classical music, Live jazz, Live vocals? etc..etc..?

 

[JCanada]

I was curious so did look at manual, yes the rca outputs are simultaneously live

Thumbs up.

 

[JCanada]

Oh, please no fraudioquest, that's just silly.

Audioquest cables are NOT worth their price tag?

 

[JCanada]

Looking at the FreyaF on their site, does appear that way. I didn't peruse the manual, tho. Why the tubes?

I will be honest. The store owner showed me the FREYA. I never seen this pre-amp before he showed it to me.

 

[lovinthehd]

I will be honest. The store owner showed me the FREYA. I never seen this pre-amp before he showed it to me.

And what impressed you about that?

 

[lovinthehd]

Audioquest cables are NOT worth their price tag?

Hell no....unless deeply discounted on base model maybe. Just better brands out there....they're more in the fleecing business.

 

[JCanada]

And what impressed you about that?

Being honest once again: the GLOWING tubes, and the fact that I can change them.

 

[JCanada]

Hell no....unless deeply discounted on base model maybe. Just better brands out there....they're more in the fleecing business.

Can you tell me of a few brands out there?

 

[lovinthehd]

Being honest once again: the GLOWING tubes, and the fact that I can change them.

All sorts of alternatives to pretty lights. Why would you want to maintain tubes?

 

[JCanada]

You're looking for a pre-amp rather than integrated amp it sounds like....why pay for any amps if you're not going to use them? I don't understand not incorporating a dac into the pre-amp, tho. This is for a second system aside from your avr setup?

I want to buld a separate system, literally. With separates. i like the look. I want to listen to 2 channel form somewhere else other than the Onkyo AVR.

 

[JCanada]

All sorts of alternatives to pretty lights. Why would you want to maintain tubes?

I never did it before. This would be my 1st tube amp. Looks cool. What is the "maintenance" required?

 

[lovinthehd]

Can you tell me of a few brands out there?

Brands like Nordost, MIT, Fraudioquest, Synergistic and many other audiophool brands are to be avoided. Many generic cables are fine. Monoprice has a good selection, or maybe WBC or even BlueJeansCable. Mostly about construction and suitability to purpose than brand. Or just get your own cable stock and make your own....

 

[lovinthehd]

I want to buld a separate system, literally. With separates. i like the look. I want to listen to 2 channel form somewhere else other than the Onkyo AVR.

The look? You like staring at boxes of electronics? Weird. Not likely any advantage audio wise.

 

[lovinthehd]

I never did it before. This would be my 1st tube amp. Looks cool. What is the "maintenance" required?

Tubes need maintenance, can't imagine using them myself. Just a pain for no gain

 

[JCanada]

Tubes need maintenance, can't imagine using them myself. Just a pain for no gain

When you say there require maintenance, do they need to be cleaned? Replaced? Tuned?