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Amp recommendations for Alessandro MS1i

post #1 of 5
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I have a set of Alessandro MS1i's on the way to me from the US (thanks again Head Fi classifieds!), and want to plan out a system.  As I understand it, they are similar to the SR80 or SR125's from Grado.  I expect to use either with my Bolder modded Logitech SB3 or stock iTouch via LOD as the source.
 
Music runs the full range from spacemusic (Absolute Sounds Spacemusic Sampler is a favourite) to grunge (being 40 has its baggage!) to jazz and blues.
 
For the record, my main rig is the Bolder modded Logitech SB3, into a Magnavox SE EL84 amp, to an electronic Xover, to Visaton b200 open baffles, and open baffle subs driven off a Dayton 500w amp.

I have combed these forums, and see that 4 amps seem to bubble to the top for use with the Grado sound.

1.  Meier Corda H5 - SS - also includes crossfeed - local sale to me
2.  Millett Max - hybrid - a DIY version - for sale local to me
3.  Little Dot 1+ - hybrid - one for sale in Canada, but not local
4.  Fiio e7/e9 combo - SS - usb dac could prove useful down the road - eBay likely
 
What would you pick?
 
Am I missing anything obvious?
 
post #2 of 5

Hi,

 

I am exactly in the same boat as you are. I Got my MS1i last week new from Alessandro and I really enjoy them straight out of my iMac but I am now looking for an amp.

I will look at this thread for answers for sure !

 

-DarkskyZ

post #3 of 5

I hate the MS1 but I would think it would respond similarly to amping as its Grado brethren...for which I think the Little Dot 1+ with warmish tubes sounds excellent. I really enjoy the amp and tubes in my sig. with my SR325i's.

post #4 of 5

LD 1+ OR MKII are both great w/ Grados

 

Drew

post #5 of 5
Thread Starter 

Appreciate the responses guys, even though I did end up going in a different direction.

 

I discovered that I am right in the backyard of a prolific Head Fi builder, who agreed to build up a Millett Max to specs that I figured would work nicely with the MS1i's.

 

Very happy.

 

Millett Max Hybrid front top.jpg

 

Millett Max Hybrid rear top.jpg

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