Support Head-Fi.org by
starting all of your
Amazon.com shopping by
clicking here.
____________________________________________________________________
Today's Featured Head-Fi Blog: Jude's Blog
____________________________________________________________________
Please help
support Head-Fi by becoming a Contributing Member
CLICK
HERE -- Contributing Members, thank you
for your generous support! --
I currently have the RS-2s with the bowl pads and the E-MU 0404 USB dac/amp combo. I like the wider soundstage the bowls provide over the flats, but with some music the highs are a little too much. I'm looking for a desktop amp under $350 US that will tame the highs and increase the soundstage.
I've read all the threads and it seems like the choices in this price range are:
1) Micro amp - not many reviews with Grado RS-2s
2) Gilmore lite - accents the highs and smaller soundstage?
3) Heed canamp - warmer than the Gilmore lite with bigger soundsage?
4) tube amp?? – mates best with Grados but none in price range?
I would like to hear impressions from people who have actually listened to any of these amps with the RS-2s as well as any other recommendations you may have.
I use a EC/SS. It synergies really well with my RS1s. Craig (the guy who made the amp), is the best. He's very helpful and answers all questions quickly. TTVJ sells them and they have a 30 day money back guarantee.
I've read all the threads and it seems like the choices in this price range are:
1) Micro amp - not many reviews with Grado RS-2s
2) Gilmore lite - accents the highs and smaller soundstage?
3) Heed canamp - warmer than the Gilmore lite with bigger soundsage?
4) tube amp?? – mates best with Grados but none in price range?.
None from Corda serie ?
What about Opera ?
__________________ Grado RS-1, sr60,
Corda Cantate Low Gain Setting, Total Bithead
Before: AKG 240 K Monitor 80's, HD 414 SL, Koss Porta Pro, Sony MDR-V700, Sony Noise Canceling MDR-NC6
I've read all the threads and it seems like the choices in this price range are:
1) Micro amp - not many reviews with Grado RS-2s
2) Gilmore lite - accents the highs and smaller soundstage?
3) Heed canamp - warmer than the Gilmore lite with bigger soundsage?
4) tube amp?? – mates best with Grados but none in price range?.
None from Corda serie ? they seem to all give a warm sound
What about Opera ?
__________________ Grado RS-1, sr60,
Corda Cantate Low Gain Setting, Total Bithead
Before: AKG 240 K Monitor 80's, HD 414 SL, Koss Porta Pro, Sony MDR-V700, Sony Noise Canceling MDR-NC6
Thanks for the information. I've been reading up on the eddy current ec/ss and it looks like a nice amp. I have a pair of HD 580s too, so I'll have to see if the amp can power these effectively.
Originally Posted by daveDerek
there's always grado's own ra-1. some also seem to like the eddy current ec/ss (there's one for sale on the forum currently).
Thanks for the information. I've been readig up on the amp and it looks like it may fit my needs.
Originally Posted by riceboy
I use a EC/SS. It synergies really well with my RS1s. Craig (the guy who made the amp), is the best. He's very helpful and answers all questions quickly. TTVJ sells them and they have a 30 day money back guarantee.
Need help finding amp for Grado RS-2
Linear Mode
