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title: "Schiit Saga Active/Passive Preamp with Remote Control"
brand: "schiit"
price: "€ 49.17"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
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# Convenient remote control included Active mode hybrid tube buffer with 200V rails Microprocessor-controlled relay-stepped attenuator Schiit Saga Active/Passive Preamp with Remote Control

**Brand:** schiit
**Price:** € 49.17
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with precision and warmth—control your sound, your way.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Schiit Saga Active/Passive Preamp with Remote Control by schiit
- **How much does it cost?** € 49.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/125125633-schiit-saga-active-passive-preamp-with-remote-control)

## Best For

- schiit enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted schiit brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long Cable Ready:** Active mode’s serious buffering capability drives long cables without signal loss—perfect for complex setups.
- • **Powerful Tube Buffer:** Active mode runs on 200V rails delivering ultra-low distortion and the coveted 'tube sound' warmth.
- • **Dual Mode Flexibility:** Switch effortlessly between passive mode for pure signal or active mode for warm, tube-enhanced audio vibes.
- • **Precision Volume Control:** Sophisticated relay-stepped attenuator ensures perfect channel matching and zero distortion for crystal-clear sound.
- • **Remote-Controlled Convenience:** Adjust volume and mode from anywhere in the room with the included sleek remote control.

## Overview

The Schiit Saga is a versatile active/passive preamp featuring a microprocessor-controlled relay-stepped attenuator for flawless volume control and zero distortion. It offers dual modes: passive for pure signal and active with a hybrid tube buffer powered by 200V rails for warm, low-distortion sound. Complete with a remote control, it’s designed for audiophiles seeking precision, flexibility, and convenience in their home audio systems.

## Description

Wait. A passive or active preamp? A relay-switched stepped attenuator volume control for perfect channel matching and unmeasurable distortion? A unique active stage that uses a hybrid tube buffer? And a remote control included? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. Get prepared as Schiit rewrites the value equation in home audio the same way we’ve done for the desktop. Yes, Remote Control Included When you’re talking about gear that doesn’t sit on your desktop (like our headphone amps), you need the convenience of remote control for volume, input switching, output switching, and muting. Saga includes a custom remote control, standard. It’s Your Choice: Passive or Active Go ahead. Run Saga in passive mode for a convenient remote-controlled passive preamp that’s ideal for many systems. If you need to drive long cables, or want to add some “tube sound” switch it to the hybrid tube buffer--a serious buffer running on 200V rails with vanishingly low distortion. Relay Stepped Attenuator Most preamps--passive or active--use a potentiometer for volume control. There’s nothing wrong with this approach, but some pots can have channel imbalance at lower volume levels (so that one channel sounds louder than the other). Saga uses a sophisticated microprocessor-controlled relay-stepped attenuator for perfect channel matching and zero distortion. You can hear it clicking as you turn the volume up and down. Designed and Assembled in USA The vast majority of the total production cost of Saga--chassis, boards, transformers, assembly, etc.--goes to US companies manufacturing in the US. Our chassis are made minutes from our facility. Our PCBs are done just over the hill from us, or done in NorCal. Our transformers are also made in California. 5-Year Warranty Saga is covered by a 5-year limited warranty that covers parts and labor. One exception: the tubes. Those we cover for 3 months.

## Features

- Schiit rewrites the value equation in home audio the same way we’ve done for the desktop by introducing the Saga.
- Saga uses a sophisticated microprocessor-controlled relay-stepped attenuator for perfect channel matching and zero distortion. You can hear it clicking as you turn the volume up and down.
- Run Saga in passive mode for a convenient remote-controlled passive preamp that’s ideal for many systems.
- If you need to drive long cables, or want to add some “tube sound” switch it to the active mode hybrid tube buffer--a serious buffer running on 200V rails with vanishingly low distortion. 115VAC, USA Plug.
- The remote control is included. Of course.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    high quality passive pre with added “tube sound”
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019*

Amazon was selling out this older model for a good price. I was in need of a remote controlled, preferably passive preamp and the hybrid tube is an added bonus. The stepped attenuators that ‘click’ with the remote volume control do take a little bit of getting used to, as does the preamp input selection, however overall the sound quality and build is excellent.I’d probably give it 4.5 stars if I could right now. I do wish the power on/off was a little more straightforward (there is a hard toggle switch in the back, as well as a standby remote mode). With tubes you really just need to leave it on all the time, so it draws around 25w at minimum.  Schiit does sell a newer model version of this pre that is pure MOSFET sans tubes, so if the tube warmup, cooldown, & replacement cost isn’t up your alley then that’s probably a safe bet.There’s an Austrian guy that sells an auto-sensing/switching DAC which could render the inputs on the preamp somewhat useless, tho if I ever get the vinyl back together the added analog pre-inputs will be useful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Stonking value for money
  

*by N***G on Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019*

Two improvements to the deal: 1) The remote control is a heavy metal affair rather than the plastic card shown. 2) The valve is a tung-sol and not the no name generic as noted by other reviewers.Kudos to Schiit.  Not yelling about sweeteners is classy.Initial impressions: This is the first hour so may not be very relevant.  I prefer the tube buffer in, despite the small difference.  It appears to "smooth" things out a little more, and a little more "air" and no shimmer to the imaging.  In passive mode the details available is astonishing, to the point of brutally exposing the shortcomings of the source and can sometimes be jarring if your gear is not silly money. My only worry of the steps of the volume control being too coarse is addressed, but not fully.  It can't be finely adjusted like an ALPS pot but I think I can live with it, perhaps 0.5 dB (say six to eight) steps at mid span are too tall an order to ask for the money.  Excellent build quality, metal work feels like a Swiss watch.Overall firmly recommended for a glimpse of the "high end".  Will update if it improves my enjoyment of the music, or send me down a path of endless upgrades.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great Sounding Preamp!
  

*by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019*

I have the Schitt Saga Preamp conected to an Adcom GFA 5500 power amp, which is powering ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers, and this setup is amazing, it brings music to a whole new level. Bass is tight and controlled, midrange is crystal clear and vocals pop out and sound so lifelike, and the treble is detailed without sibilance or harshness. Great preamp. Would definitely recommend to anyone in need of a preamp for music listening.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*