Vikingatheart
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Well, its official. I no longer own a pair of Grados. I'm sure I'll get another pair at some point, probably RS2i or 1i, but for now I'm happy with my HE-300s.
For anyone here pairing a Little Dot 1+ with their grados (I have the RS1i if it changes anything) is there any tube that's considered particularly good here?
I've been thinking about tube amps for a while, and still haven't found anything more appealing for low impedance cans that doesn't cost an arm and a leg (especially in Australia). But on ebay there are a bunch of deals ranging in price for the 1+ matched with different tubes.
- [SIZE=12pt]6JI - ~$150 shipped[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=12pt]EF92 -[/SIZE] [SIZE=12pt]~$180 shipped[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=12pt]WE408A - ~$210 shipped[/SIZE]
Are these tubes considered 'good' by anyone here, or am I better off buying the stock product and spending additional money on something I can be recommended to match well with my grados?
Well, its official. I no longer own a pair of Grados. I'm sure I'll get another pair at some point, probably RS2i or 1i, but for now I'm happy with my HE-300s.
What made you go with the 300s and not the 400s or another brand altogether?
So... SR-325is or Grado RS2i? Which is more mellow, less treble heavy, and more bassier, with a more layered and airy soundstage?
So... SR-325is or Grado RS2i? Which is more mellow, less treble heavy, and more bassier, with a more layered and airy soundstage?
For anyone here pairing a Little Dot 1+ with their grados (I have the RS1i if it changes anything) is there any tube that's considered particularly good here?
I've been thinking about tube amps for a while, and still haven't found anything more appealing for low impedance cans that doesn't cost an arm and a leg (especially in Australia). But on ebay there are a bunch of deals ranging in price for the 1+ matched with different tubes.
- [size=12pt]6JI - ~$150 shipped[/size]
- [size=12pt]EF92 - [/size][size=12pt]~$180 shipped[/size]
- [size=12pt]WE408A - ~$210 shipped[/size]
Are these tubes considered 'good' by anyone here, or am I better off buying the stock product and spending additional money on something I can be recommended to match well with my grados?
So... SR-325is or Grado RS2i? Which is more mellow, less treble heavy, and more bassier, with a more layered and airy soundstage?
Out of those two the RS2i would be closer to your description. The PS500 even more so.
Out of those two the RS2i would be closer to your description. The PS500 even more so.
You read my mind,the PS500 are definately worth considering.
Well... I'll soon be able to see how my PS500's compare to... the PS1000's, which are "on they're way."
We'll see...
Got them...
The PS1000's are definitely a step up - more realistic, bigger soundstage, greater resolution, more detail and clarity, bigger / bolder sound. More air and space around instruments and musicians. All of this gives a sense of a larger, less compact / less compressed venue. All frequencies sound more layered, with greater definition - so that cymbals and drums have a more textured / complex sound with more realism. You hear the primary initial strike of the drum stick (attack), coupled with the shimmer and decay immediately following the initial impact. These distinct complex sounds are clearly discernable with the PS1000's - a bit less so, with the PS500's.
The result improves size, complexity and realism of the sound. But, also makes the sound a bit less immediate and more diffuse.
Which type of sound you prefer, will likely depend on what type of music you listen to, primarily. You'll probably prefer the PS1000's with larger works and venues and more complex music - symphonies, and orchestras in large music halls, live outdoor concerts, etc.... and... the PS500's with smaller works and venues with less complex music - such as chamber music, jazz clubs, studio performances, etc.
Both have superb bass and treble with no stridency that is observed by some in some of the Grados.