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...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hi-Finthen Thanks for the reply to my speculative proposition... I'm probably completely out of my depth here but I'd like to add another proposition... can this balanced headphone ground setup be applied to a balanced setup? Say, two amp circuits...

two years back, my MS2i took around 8/9 days to turn up from Alessandro. I had to pay around £15 in fees if I remember correctly. But the headphones were declared as MS1 so I paid fees for a value of $99 rather than $299.

Patrick, as a silent reader on most of your threads, your latest post just does it and has compelled me to make a post! I mean wrapping the headphone cable with the paper? Doesn't all that paper get awkward? hats off to ya On a serious note a few questions: How long did you last in one...

2 years on, I still love my HD650 setup, hardly read the headphones forum anymore as no other cans interest me (except for the HD700 talk) it's the amp/source upgrades that are bugging me especially knowing how well the HD650 scales up with equipment!

I once asked Xin about making a home amp with multiple opamps with a front selector switch, in other words eq by opamps - I thought that would be real cool. He turned it down saying he wants to perfect his portable listening...

Guys, David Chou bought brand new HD650 along with the Opera. That would definitely add a some hours when it comes to overal system burning in.

x2, I thought it was a prototype at first! Looks very D.I.Y

Did you buy the HD650 new? If so, thats what needs burnin in not the Opera. HD650 really do take a long time for them to open up.

thats some statement from Grado lol

Quote: Originally Posted by mnemonix As far as I'm concerened Grado pricing abroad is a huge blemish on an otherwise admirable companies reputation. x2