@goatfarmaudio, welcome to Club Polk from someone who’s been here a pretty short time. Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Freya. I’m eventually going to want a preamp with a remote and that sounds interesting
Thorens TD-160C; Sumiko Talisman S, retipped by Soundsmith; Jolida JD9; Marantz CD-53; North Star Intenso;
Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R
Looking inside a Schitt and a Cary you'll see the difference. Not in the same neighborhood. If price point is an issue than the Schitt may be sufficient. They have many fans and seem to offer a lot for the money, but, even in their own words they're not trying to say they're the equivalent of brand X or Y, they're just trying to offer a quality sound at a different price point.
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Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R