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Keep in mind that unless portability is a main concern, you should be looking into home amps which generally have a better price to performance ratio. If this is the case, then I'd suggest looking into the Gilmore Light, which is a compact solid state headphone amplifier made by Head-amp.
But if you're definitly looking into a portable amp, then check out the Ray Samuels Audio Hornet, which is an amazing little gem that does an admirable job at driving the RS-1's.
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Get an SR-60 or Koss KSC-75 (very similar sound signature once Kramer-Modded) and use it unamped for portable use. The RS-1 aren't the world's most durable headphones - they're not falling apart by any means, but they're considerably more fragile than lots of other cans and Mahogany and weather don't go well together. Do yourself a HUGE favor and do NOT use the RS-1 as a portable can.
Oh, and let me be the first to mentioned that the (Battery-Powered, of course) Grado RA-1 is the perfect answer to your request. One of the greatest RS-1 amps of all time and 100% portable.
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I really don't think he planned on bringing his RS-1's outside; I think he just assumed that portable amps were generally cheaper than home amps. If this isn't the case, and he really does want to use them portably, then he should definitly sell them and buy a decent custom IEM, because there's no way that wood is going to hold up to constant abuse.
__________________ Main Rig: Kenwood DP-1100II CDP -> Heath AP-2510 Preamplifier -> MAD EAR+ HD -> Grado RS-1's Photo-Fi: Nikon D200 - 35mm f/2D - 85mm f/1.8D - 80mm-200mm f/2.8D
Headphoneus Supremus: Moderator: Keeper of the 'Phones
Originally Posted by Arainach
Oh, and let me be the first to mentioned that the (Battery-Powered, of course) Grado RA-1 is the perfect answer to your request. One of the greatest RS-1 amps of all time and 100% portable.
And I'll be the second. RA-1 + RS-1 = Great Synergy
My background ... sold all IEM after I bought my beloved MS-1 and always got connceted to iPod directly and also via port amp for in/outdoor (local made which is not tough enough to drive RS-1). At home, I currently use home amp to enjoy the RS-1.
After I've got the new babe "RS-1" , I wish I could take take her out like I did for MS-1.... (cosidering to your information, I think I should let her stays at home in order to make her lasts long)
But if I would, what do you think about AE2 (by Head-amp) vs the Hornet of Ray (or else?)
Why not a Total BitHead? Might not have a fancy aluminum case, but it only $150, and comes with crossfeed and a DAC. They're a sponsor, as well.
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Portable Amp for Grado RS-1
Hi friends... I just received a brand new Grado RS-1.
, I wish I could take take her out like I did for MS-1.... 
(cosidering to your information, I think I should let her stays at home in order to make her lasts long)
(or else?)
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