[lini]

Roland: Sorry, I forgot to answer. Well, the reason was, that a solid state amp like the Corda would need less care than a tube amp like the EMP, which probably at least needs to be dusted off once in a while...

So it was more the practical aspects that I had in mind. And, of course, as I'm very happy with my HA-1 and exspecting the HA-2 to be even better, this seemed to be a much safer bet to me than the EMP, which I haven't heard but read mixed comments about.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Ramtha604]

I'm currently holding a bid on a pair of Grado HP-2 and a Melos SHA-1. I'm thinking these would pair up great and offer stunning sound at an "affordable" (that might be kinda relative to whatever, ya know...) price. Does anyone think I should seriously look into another amp in the < $650 price range (gilmore, HA-2...) or is it general consens that the SHA-1 and HP-2 make a good to excellent combo? (Your opinions please!)

I am looking forward to your replies.

Thank you,
Roland

 

[Zanth]

I need more experience with various amps, however...the RA-1 does some sweet magic with Grados and my Etymotics. The Melos SHA-X was good with the RS-1s but not close to the syngery apparent with the RA-1. The Melos SHA-X/HP-1 system is the best I have ever heard though... headphone dependent I guess.

 

[Ramtha604]

Thanks for your encouraging response.

More opinions please.

 

[markl]

The Melos' were specifically designed to drive the older Grados (HP series).

Mark

 

[wallijonn]

the Melos make the HD600 sound very sweet, also. you have to crank up the volume control, but they are really sweet sounding.

 

[Ramtha604]

I'm looking foward to listening to my new rig so much.