Quote: Originally Posted by robm321 I have the X-cans v.3 and the RA-1. The RA-1 sounds better with the RS-1 and GS-1000 for that matter (at times anyway). I haven't modded my X-cans and some more tubes rolling may change this, but then you are adding cost. I've flip flopped about which...

That makes more sense. If that's the case, I'd say it's almost a marketing gimmick. Although I like ue10 better than the 2 driver sensa because clearer highs, the sensas had better bass with just the one driver. Quote: Originally Posted by milkpowder Yes, but you need 2 crossover...

Quote: Originally Posted by milkpowder But then, wouldn't that mean that this is a triple-crossover 'phone, which it's not? (or maybe it is...) There a difference between Westone's triple 3-way iem and and UE and Shures' triple driver iem. Westone has a 3-way iem in which one...

Well as for as being a headphone and giving a headphone experience, they may be the perfect headphone. I definately wasn't putting down the system. I was more worried about listening to it and then having trouble enjoying anything else. This would be a big problem because I could never afford...

Quote: Originally Posted by robm321 I have to say iamdone's Mapletree amp was nothing short of impressive, and very good looking as well. I think it helped to soften the bass on the PS-1's which can get overwhelming on the wrong setup. I was actually very impressed with it too...

I know I had the left and right correct because I had to ask where the markings where. I didn't make any adjustments or even know how too. It was comfortable but it almost seemed like the top part of the cups were pushing out just a bit. I was listening to some Portishead and it sounded just...

I want to thank Grahame and Voltron for the great event. I didn't really socialize too much expect with the very few people I already knew. I also forgot to look at the nametags to see who everyone was. I spent most of my time comparing my PS-1 with the RS-1, HP-1/2, and GS1000. I definately...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mercuttio The SR60 is a tiny god. I would never part with mine, there are times that it's completely essential. On lousy recordings, it totally hazes over the bad stuff and just leaves you with music. The funny about the SR-60 is I just heard it for the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Audiofiler I think the GS along with the PS are the only true high end phones(for Grado) that require as much attention to detail on the front end of ones' system. Don't agree that the PS-1's have this problem. The PS-1 sound great out of everything...

My problem with the GS1000 besides the system problems I had, is I thought it would be an upgrade to the RS-1. This was the new official top of the line Grado headphone. I loved the RS-1 and thought the GS1000 would be better. Basically I thought it would be the RS-1 with soundstage. At...

One big advantage is you also borrow your friends and family's cds to expand your collection. If you backup your hard drive, you can also sell your cds if you don't care about the cd inserts. I actually only glance at them one time when I first rip and that's it. If you want spend some money...

Quote: Originally Posted by robm321 iamdone's set up made me jelous. Very convenient to say the least. Once everything is loaded, it would be the way I would want to play music. I hate the 1 CD at a time grind. Sorry. Yeah, I've got an iMac with the remote and FrontRow and the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zanth The easiest way is when you want to listen to a disc, rip at the same time. Over time all your discs will be ripped. That is, if you listen with your comp. Or, if you're going to be on the computer anyway (maybe checking out Head-fi), get a dozen...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sovkiller Please explain me how long you take to put 1000 songs and check them in a PC, and later on what you do with the CDs, other that selling them used for pennies (which is also illegal). And if any song get damaged later on, and you have sold the CDs...

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Pak Over generalization. You can use an external DAC with a PC based system. And there are DACs that sound just as good as the best CDPs. He was referring to my system, Audio Mirror DAC2 (moddified DAC-AH) and an airport express with lossless files. I...

I can borrow my wife's ety ER-4P/S for the day. I can also bring my Grado SR-60. I also have a pair of ue10's but I don't think anyone would get a good fit. I can bring it if people just want to see what they look like in person. I'm still debating whether or not to bring my Audio Mirror DAC2...

The standard Mapletree looks much better to me, like a 50's kitchen appliance. This still looks retro but more like a 70's computer/gaming device with the lettering on the front.

Quote: Originally Posted by robm321 Actually, iamdone and I tried them on the PS-1. They didn't sound all that bad. They gave them a bigger soundstage. That being said the PS-1 sounds better with bowls. Yeah, we only listened for a few minutes but I was enjoying what I...

Not sure if or when it is now coming out at this point, but looks interesting. LINK MORE INFO For a car, one of the intergrated stereo seems like the best solution.

For portable use, I'm actually thinking of downgrading from my ue10. I'm a big grado fan but never heard the SR-60 until my wife got a pair the other day. I was surprised at how great they sound and they really put a smile on my face. I'm probably going to pick up a pair today and this will...

The best I've heard is the HR-2 with an AD797 opamp in it. You might need the gain lowered to get more out of the volume knob but it still has some control at the standard setting. There was no noise or hiss at all with this amp. I cheaper alternative would by the XP-7 and swap in a AD797. I...

I had a sennheiser h650 and planned to buy the SR-225 as a complimentary headphone but ended up liking the sound so much, I got the RS-2. After doing some research, I returned the RS-2 and got the RS-1. I then sold the hd650 the next day and was happy with the RS-1 for over a year. I then...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zanth What tubes are you using? One is able to roll in some really fast tubes into that amp. The amp is just killer. A GE 5-start 5751. I don't know anything about the back 2 tubes but I haven't read anything about changing them. I'm actually not...

Well, I'm still enjoying my PS-1, now even more with the Mapletree. The vocals are now so damn smooth. There's a Clash song, "Lost This Skin" that always had somewhat harsh vocals that were difficult to understand, now it seems like you can really hear what the vocals are supposed to sound like...