Considering Schiit equipment

Does anybody have any input on what I said about using RCA to XLR interconnect adapters? It would be appreciated. 

BTW, another hectic work week starts tomorrow. I'll reply as I find the time and will always appreciate the input. 

Adcom has a great heritage.

1. Get a couple of bridgeable GFA-555ms (125 wpc) at $1,549 each OR

2. Get a couple of bridgeable GFA-555se (200 wpc) at $1,899 each

3. Then get a GFP-915SE preamp, with balance control knob, for $1,100

4. There is a 15% discount off one amp and preamp when purchased together

My dad still has his Adcom stuff circa 1990 and it sounds excellent. Sure it is a revived company today, but it has history. I sold my Adcom stuff long ago.

Regarding XLR-RCA adapters, I would try to avoid them since added connections in the audio signal chain can potentially degrade the signal. Is it audible, I don’t know?

Schiit Tyr and Freya+ are top notch gear. My own experiments with my Freya gave best results with Ken-Rad VT-231’s in the gain stage and CBS-Hytron (made by RCA?) 5692’s in the buffer. It gives my Cary SLP05 with ultimate upgrade a run for the money.

 For a budget option, Sylvania 6SN7’s of any vintage are pretty good with a sparkly top end. But this preamp sings with vintage tubes, especially of the WW2 era. The Tyrs are amazing, I have been so impressed when I have heard them (and the Schiit Wotan amplifier as well).

I think you will love the Schiit gear.  

You might also check in with Audio by Van Alstine and Odyssey:  highly acclaimed amps!!

I only have experience with the Mani 2 MM/MC preamp - LOVE it - for $150??? how do you go wrong? full MC and MM pre-amp. worked great out of the box and listening to it now. Gives my $1700 tube phono preamp a run for its money, but at 10x the $. It really should not but it does.