Hi Patrick, got a new toy then hey. Flicked through most of this thread and you seem stronger then ever, and dare I say abit healtier in the pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by Xan7hos I'd be much happier to see HP-1000 style rod holder/locks. It looks beautiful on the HP-1000, and I imagine it'll look great on the PS-1000s as well Thats the first thing that came to my mind, a flagship phone but still the basic headband/frame...

Its finally here! I can't believe it!

British born bengali here

Happy birthday, Jan! Have a good one!

Happy Birthday Jan, keep up the good work!

The ipod design was intentional... it has created a giant accessories market that covers up all its fragilities.

Its a shame that Grado has gone downhill over the years in terms of quality control. Seeing the photos of how the headphones were kept made me quiver, their storage is causing alot of the cable issues. My MS2i (bought when they just came out) is perfect except form some loose threads on the...

yes, there were only 500 Aria made on the first run. It was the first amp that Jan Meier took the risk of outsourcing the design to Shangling for manufacturing. I guess the risk payed off and Aria was a success (I'am still loving mine, but counting the pennies towards the Opera) so its still...

This could be the new amp only portable from Meier... the market is getting very intresting.

I'am still loving the ms2i even after a couple of years I still ask myself why didn't I just go straight for the mspro ... lol will get to them eventually but in the meantime, ms2i gives me that adreneline rush when I need it

yes, they work very well together edit: i have the old version.

nice, keep these reviews coming.. I know what you mean about the looks - felt the same when I bought the Aria as well. Pictures were poor but looks good in real. could you also give your impressions on the dac section with the dacs you have, thanks.

HD650s do make music very well

Have a look at the meier amps, the Aria lets me listen to my MS2i for hours on end without listening fatigue - something that I really appreciate. Prior to the Aria, the MS2i sound just got too much for the ears after half hour listening. Oh yeah.. the toe tapping/head banging still happens...