FS: OG Saga with three tubes, LISST, tube riser, Jensen 1:1 transformer

Only upgraded from this to Freya S for balanced in/out and to simplify my chain a little bit. This is an incredible preamp which needs no introduction around these parts. I do understand these were or maybe still are on closeout or b-stock through Schiit but my hope is the extras this one comes with justify the price. Still looks in near new condition but unfortunately I do not have the original box. I will pack it carefully as well as all the tubes and accessories.

Includes: OEM Sovtek and Tung-Sol tubes. Also comes with a Ken-Rad "black" tube that I used exclusively once I got it. The preamp goes to a different level with this tube, in my opinion. Imaging and transparency, noticeably so. Also includes a tube riser for easier swapping and the solid state LISST tube (one of them) if you want to run it in active mode but without a tube.

The best bargain in all of audio, as far as I'm concerned. $275 shipped for everything. New style remote included.










I also have for sale a Jensen ISO-MAX 1:1 transformer box for converting balanced XLR to SE output. I used this when I had an Yggdrasil to utilize the subjectively better balanced outs to Saga. In my opinion, it improved Yggdrasil into an SE preamp noticeably. Again, imaging and image stability, transparency, and dynamics all seemed to step up with this box allowing use of the balanced outs, versus SE outputs. This was built for me at a cost of around $320 less than a year ago.

I'm asking $225 shipped. I would consider a combo deal of the Saga and transformer at a reduced price if anyone is interested.







Paypal only, included shipping to lower 48 only. International or otherwise, we can work out the difference in shipping and fees and such.

Thanks for looking. This is my first post in the FS forum here but I have perfect feedback on USAM, AG, Ebay, and others if any references are required.

 

I'd be interested in the Ken-Rad tube and tube riser if someone doesn't want those and you separate them out.

Thanks.

 

I will keep you posted. I will say that for what it's worth, I found the Ken-Rad to live up to it's fairly lofty expectations.

 

Thanks. I already have a Saga and have a LISST too. I need to try some other tubes rather than my stock Tung-Sol. I've heard the riser is helpful too. I have a bunch of references on eBay, Audiogon, SH, etc. if you need them too.

 

No longer for sale. This combo is just flat out more musical and engaging than the new Freya S.