[kvtaco17]

http://www.head-fi.org/products/grado-labs-rs1e/reviews/11199

fyi updated my review with comparisons to the rs1i

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

Good information for those who do not know the difference:
 
http://tweakheadz.com/16-bit-vs-24-bit-audio/

 

[copajohn]

I have the RS1 with the Aune T1.  I have pared it with an original NOS Amperex white label PQ 6922 which cost almost the same as the Aune in the first place (that would be about $150).  Let me tell you though, the sound stage is absolutely huge.  The stock tube it comes with is nice but no where near as nice as the Amperex.  YMMV but I love the way it sounds.  I almost totally listen to jazz and for me, it's a perfect match.  
 
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Another great choice is the Aune T1 with the RS1i. A superb sounding combo that won't break the bank.

 
The Aune T1 interests me as it's a cheap and simple device with a tube rolling option. I imagine the right tube could give a little warmth and synergy with the RS1i. What was your, or anyone else's experience?

I have never used it, but I know someone who has and said it is pretty good with the HD650.
 
The tube is on the dac part of the unit......sounds like it could be fun

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

My RS1i's Thanks again whirlwind! In the background, I have my RA-1 and rPAC
 

 

[wormsdriver]

  My RS1i's Thanks again whirlwind! In the background, I have my RA-1 and rPAC
 

Nice pic! I've been wanting to try out the Ra-1, I think it would complement my Rs1 very well and I could bring it to work. 

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

Nice pic! I've been wanting to try out the Ra-1, I think it would complement my Rs1 very well and I could bring it to work. 

Totally! Make sure you got a good DAC though, the rPAC + RA-1 combination is a winner!

 

[wormsdriver]

^Thanks! I'll read up on the rpac since I don't know much about it...

 

[bpcans]

My RS1i's Thanks again whirlwind! In the background, I have my RA-1 and rPAC

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You've got some real beauties there L[M]S. I hope you get untold hours of enjoyment out of them.

 

[whirlwind]

I recognize those   

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

^Thanks! I'll read up on the rpac since I don't know much about it...

It is a pretty neat little device, it is powered over the USB cable, so very portable. It also has its own built-in amplifier.

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

You've got some real beauties there L[M]S. I hope you get untold hours of enjoyment out of them.

Hey bpcans, thank you I am really enjoying them, they sound incredible, and are very comfortable, even though I have big (non-Grado) ears .

Their light weight make them very tolerable for long periods of listening.

 

[bpcans]

[quote name="Loving[MAX]Sound" url="/t/444439/grado-rs1i-appreciation-thread/1275#post_10727173"]
Hey bpcans, thank you I am really enjoying them, they sound incredible, and are very comfortable, even though I have big (non-Grado) ears .

Their light weight make them very tolerable for long periods of listening.[/quote]Your welcome sir, my pleasure. The RS1's lightness and comfort are two of the main reasons I love them so much. I can also do stuff with them on like play my guitar and use my MBP for extended periods. Grado's super long extension cord didn't get much use until I setup in my large living room, it comes in very handy.

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

Your welcome sir, my pleasure. The RS1's lightness and comfort are two of the main reasons I love them so much. I can also do stuff with them on like play my guitar and use my MBP for extended periods. Grado's super long extension cord didn't get much use until I setup in my large living room, it comes in very handy.

Nice, I do not have an extension for my headphones, not sure I really need it though.

 

[bpcans]

Nice, I do not have an extension for my headphones, not sure I really need it though.

Thanks. The extension cord is something you won't think you'll use until you use it.

 

[Syan25]

They really are a thing of beauty