hd-5000 u should lookup the price of the krell cdp she is using ;p not to mention the nbs black labels - http://www.nbscables.com/products/new.html but lets not make this about price, even if u ignore the crazy front end of this sytem, it is using jota mono blocks to power the headphones, the...

here are the sub's

Sol_Zhen - they are made in chicago, they are the paramount model with custom finish. two way diaural, first order x-over's with dynaudio drivers and adjustable rear ports, siltech wiring.

sorrywhat? - u dont want to know Sol_Zhen - hamiltons doobooloo - tempory setup and she plans to upgrade to rs1's

i think even nik has to take a back seat to this..... - krell kps25se cdp/pre - jota mono blocks - vtl custom build amp->headamp converter - two vbt magellan viii subwoofers (yes stereo subs with fones!) - all nbs black label cabling - grado rs2s and no, its not mine

best cost no object solution would be a echo layla24 with laptop card http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/Layla24/index.php and http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/Laptop/index.php a friend of mine is currently trying the sonica with her apple powerbook, and it works. as for toslink, if u use...

vwap, just ignore all these fools, get a pair of rs1's and start enjoying your music

not sure if this has been posted, never see anyone mention it... http://www.freesystems-grado-le.com/productbrochure.htm

has anyone replicated the ra1 with better quality parts and compared that to a ra1? did grado use these cheap parts because of the sonics they end up creating or was it just a matter of cost. also, is there a recommended parts list for building a better ra1? thx

thx for all the reply's time do to some research

ive been using my rs1's with my nad receiver, and recently a friend let me her ra1. it is a amazing improvement, but from what ive read the ra1 itself is pretty cheap inside and nothing special. so i thouht id investigate a diy amp before i buy the ra1. are there any recommened designs to match...