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RE: Schiit Midgard headphone amp

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pbarach

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In Reply to: RE: Schiit Midgard headphone amp posted by mlsstl on January 19, 2024 at 16:29:27

I've had a Midgard for a few weeks, replacing a THX Drop AAA 789 amp. It has smoother highs than its predecessor, and plenty of power for Sennheiser HD600 headphones (as well as less demanding Focal Clear OG's). With the Focals, I have only briefly compared the single-ended and Halo outputs--maybe I heard a small difference... I wish the amp had a remote control a well as a power switch on the front, where it belongs. But I have no complaints about the sound.

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RE: Schiit Midgard headphone amp - mlsstl 09:23:18 01/27/24 (2)
The desire for a front panel power switch has been an issue for some people on virtually every product Schiit's ever made -- I can't think of an item they've ever released with a power switch that doesn't have it on the back. I don't know if that relates to production cost efficiency, keeping the length of internal AC wiring runs short to reduce noise, or something else, but it doesn't appear its going to change after all these years.

A remote is not a big deal for me but I understand it is for some, but there goes the $219 price if they start adding every feature anyone asks for. As for the TRS v. Halo outputs, you're right, any difference is subtle, but in my book it's there. I notice it most in the midbass -- Halo just sounds more realistic to me.
- RE: Schiit Midgard headphone amp - pbarach 09:56:29 01/27/24 (1)
  In the winter, there is so much static electricity in my listening room that when I walk over to it, it is a danger to the amp when I have to touch it either to flip the on/off switch or adjust the volume. I have taken to using rubber finger cots to avoid zapping the amp.
  - RE: Schiit Midgard headphone amp - mlsstl 10:01:01 01/27/24 (0)
    Just curious -- is a static discharge less dangerous to a device if you spark the front panel instead of the rear?

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