Any thoughts on the new Schiit Buf tube buffer ($99)?

I have no real interest in a tube buffer but, for $99, it might be fun to play with on a secondary system.

qjm10105-02-2026 11:14pm

jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,839 posts 05-02-2026 at 11:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why would you want to add harmonic distortion? That is counter to the goal of being true to the source.
decooney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,565 posts 05-03-2026 at 12:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Switch it on/off on the fly. Hey for $99, something fun to do. Buy 10 and give them to your friends as stocking stuffers for Christmas, LOL
fastfreight Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,285 posts 05-03-2026 at 01:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not worth the two pairs of interconnects.
fastfreight Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,285 posts 05-03-2026 at 01:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Did I just agree with @jasonbourne71
lanx0003 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,935 posts 05-03-2026 at 03:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At the high gain setting (+4; 12 dB), its harmonic distortion (HD) is similar to the Valhalla 3 driving 300-ohm headphones in high gain. By comparison, the buffer stage in the Freya+ has slightly less second-order HD and a quieter background. However, for $99, you get a linear power supply (almost unheard of at this price) and a respectable noise level. It might be worth trying if you have no prior experience with tube sound or tube rolling.