Thanks a bunch @alexdemaet for the links and summary. I need to put a fat reminder in my notes that I must stop experimenting and just put up a WTB for a PS2000e or PS500x and then be patient (not my strongest suit ). Saw in the classifieds that I missed a 2Ke with XLR termination last year, which would have been perfect. Ah… patience…
I haven't tried the GS3000x yet. I wonder how it compares with a Ps2000e. It must be more comfortable that's for sure. I was able to buy a 2nd Ps2000e for about 1600 euro. I was very lucky. It was on earsunlimited.com. A Holland audio shop.
If anyone is interested in EU I will put up in the advertisment my GS3000x. Just skimming back the collection...I will have to think about the price, but like new since it is back from revision. PM me if pls if you are interested.
The Schiit Midgard's Halo really opens up the soundstage and brings a bit more bass into the music ! I compared both the unbalanced and balanced (Halo) by using the Hemp. I also tried the unbalanced Sr325x headphone and unfortunately it sounded brighter as usual (compared with other amps). It seems I will have to finish the Sr325x to a balanced one!
I haven't tried the GS3000x yet. I wonder how it compares with a Ps2000e. It must be more comfortable that's for sure. I was able to buy a 2nd Ps2000e for about 1600 euro. I was very lucky. It was on earsunlimited.com. A Holland audio shop.
A very good price for the PS2000e... I paid 1800€ for a unit that was... not quite in pristine condition. Anyway, it works flawlessly, the headband is in good condition and so its fine with me.
The GS3000x has quite a different balance from the PS2000e, with the former showing a bit less bass, more upper mids/treble emphasis which makes details stand out a bit more. Both offer pin point imaging, the PS2000e being a bit better balanced overall, while the GS3000x makes especially voices more present and alive. Yes, the GS3000x is notably lighter.
If anyone is interested in EU I will put up in the advertisment my GS3000x. Just skimming back the collection...I will have to think about the price, but like new since it is back from revision. PM me if pls if you are interested.
Don't worry I don't think I am ready yet for another big Grado ...
After switching back to another amp. It seems it's the Hemp itself that sounds so wonderful.
I have to do some more comparations with other Grado hp's if the Asgard is really suited for Grado. But there is indeed a better sound coming through the balanced output.
My impressions with the Midgard and the Ps2000e so far...
When listening to the Ps2000e it feels like I am inside a Holographic chamber
When I use the Halo output of the Midgard then
everything (bass, music placement, ...) is more controlled
Using the RME adi-2 pro as dac with xlr output to the Midgard.
The Ps2000e feels like I am a doing à critical listening at a studio while the hemp is more warmer relaxed.
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). Saw in the classifieds that I missed a 2Ke with XLR termination last year, which would have been perfect. Ah… patience…
