feifan
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In the next month or two, I'm going balanced, and I'm torn between the GS-X and the HeadRoom Desktop. Anyone have a chance to compare the two?
In terms of footprint, the HRD is smaller and would fit right in with my present SE HRD with PSU. The GS-X is a little bigger, but I can accommodate the extra width.
Other considerations:
1. DAC: I have the Beresford TC-7510 MKIII. Will this be adequate for the GS-X? Should I upgrade? If yes, what would you suggest? If I go with the HRD, I'd probably get it with the Home DAC.
2. CANS: I'm thinking of ordering the balanced Silver Dragon for the HD650. Or recabling the GSK or K701. Should I consider some other cable beside Drew's?
3. A 3RD OPTION: Should I look into something higher-end, like the HR Max Balanced Amp? It's almost 3 times the cost in the config I'd like to have. At that price, should I be looking at an alternate that's better? I have to admit that, altho I really like the shape of the HRD, the same shape in the larger Max doesn't quite do it for me.
In terms of footprint, the HRD is smaller and would fit right in with my present SE HRD with PSU. The GS-X is a little bigger, but I can accommodate the extra width.
Other considerations:
1. DAC: I have the Beresford TC-7510 MKIII. Will this be adequate for the GS-X? Should I upgrade? If yes, what would you suggest? If I go with the HRD, I'd probably get it with the Home DAC.
2. CANS: I'm thinking of ordering the balanced Silver Dragon for the HD650. Or recabling the GSK or K701. Should I consider some other cable beside Drew's?
3. A 3RD OPTION: Should I look into something higher-end, like the HR Max Balanced Amp? It's almost 3 times the cost in the config I'd like to have. At that price, should I be looking at an alternate that's better? I have to admit that, altho I really like the shape of the HRD, the same shape in the larger Max doesn't quite do it for me.