Thanks for that! With the iPods I used to connect to my stereo amp via a dock and RCA's. It used to be much better then through the headphone socket. Maybe the Astell & Kern would be the way to go for me. The Fiio X5 seems to do a lot of what I want as well, but it doesn't seem user friendly...

Hey all,   My old iPod Nano recently broke, well went through the wash, but long story cut short it no longer works. I'm a bit out of touch with players now, so I don't really know what is out there. I'm wanting a replacement player which has a line out, or some method other then the...

Thanks for that! - so +1 for Little Dot so far ...

Hi, Im currently running Grado RS1s through a Rega Ear. Source is a Naim CD5x. Im wondering which of the below amps would be best with the RS1 headphones? I find the Rega is overly bright with the RS1s, even at med volumes with some cds. Its also not very revealing. Iv heard tubes are a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Gilles De Rais Hi jl christie, I see you've also posted on headphonic on this topic. My suggestion would be to contact Audio Genesis in Sydney (the Australian distributors of Naim -they're on the net as numbers audio). They have some headline mk1s and old...

Thanks all for your suggestions. I probably should have said the other headphones are HD650's. Yes I have posted this at another site, Im just trying to narrow down what headphone amp will work with both my cans? I had a really good listen with my HD650's and Grado RS1i's today. Both playing...

Thanks for the replys. Are there amps out there that are good with different phones, say Grado and Senn HD6XX? I know these are completely different independence to drive... Would you HAVE to use an amp with multiple/adjustable independence such as Corda Symphony? How does this amp sound...

Quote: Originally Posted by tintin47 If you are considering something in the range of $700 US, go with the Mapletree EAR+ HD. It has well known synergy with the grados. Also look at the Woo Audio 6. Both of those amps are tube, but they are good tube amps for grados because they are...

Hey all, I recently brought a Rega Ear Headphone amp to drive my Grado's - and don't like it very much. It seems to lack the detail and musicality im after. My source is a Naim CD5x/Flatcap2x. I was wondering what is a good amp for Grado phones? Iv heard the Grado RA1 Amp ($999 NZ) isn't...

Just wondering ... I own a Rega Ear, how bad is that really for the RSi? Pretty bad or ...?

Is the Gilmore Lite better then the likes of Rega Ear, Creek OBH-21? What about something like Creek OBH-21SE or Meier Audio Corda Arietta?

Quote: Originally Posted by FallenAngel x2 on Dynalo (Gilmore Lite, GS-1 or DIY) Thanks for that! Where can you get the Gilmore Lite from? I don't think its available in New Zealand, perhaps it can be brought and sent to NZ? Also, say I got a pair of Grado 325s or Sennheiser...

Hey all, I was wondering what headphone amp is recommended in the cheaper price bracket? Source Naim CDP. Does anyone know anything about this amp? - Trends Audio PA-10 Tube ($420) It has the Including Russian 6H23n Tube what ever that is... How does it compare to a Rega Ear at $400...

Quote: Originally Posted by J.D.N If you do some searching you'll find posts almost identical to yours answering all your questions. If you are using a decent CD player like a Naim its worth putting a decent amp on the end of it. From what Iv seen searching, Project Head...

Hi from New Zealand, - my first post here :-) This sites been recommended to me for anything to do with headphones. I have a Naim system, and am wanting to use the CD Player as the source for a headphone system. Iv currently got a pretty crappy pair of headphones (Sony In-Canal MDREX90LP)...