[Headphonefred]

Hi im thinking of getting the Grado sr80i, and i will be using it with my ipod and a home stereo system. What is a good amp to use for this? Im looking at under £50. Thanks

 

[Gwarmi]

 
 
 You won't find any miracles at under 50 quid I'm afraid - the first suggestion will be Fiio - namely the
 E7 (Dac and amp), E6 and E11 - I find the warm signature and slight muddiness tends to do no favors
 to the crisp sound of these cans.
 
 They should sound ok out of a decent receiver or amp headphone out from your system as for portable
 - get a Cowan.

 

[Headphonefred]

Thanks Just one thing does cowon support lossless music format? if so does all of them?
Thanks

 

[Gwarmi]

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Thanks Just one thing does cowon support lossless music format? if so does all of them?
Thanks

 Yep supports most - OGG, FLAC included

 

[IMAWolf]

With grados i'll worry about source first, probably invest in a decent DAC, then get a low voltage high current amp. Grados do well with lots of current.

 

[Headphonefred]

Thanks, sorry, whats a DAC?

 

[Mozu]

JDSLabs Cmoy or PA2v2

 

[Headphonefred]

Thanks guys, one last thing, do some amps cause loss to sound quality in areas? If so can someone recommend a good headphone amp which does not lose quality when plugged into an ipod. thanks

 

[Gwarmi]

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Thanks guys, one last thing, do some amps cause loss to sound quality in areas? If so can someone recommend a good headphone amp which does not lose quality when plugged into an ipod. thanks

 Best portable amps for clarity and a nice crispy sound that does not dilute the great Grado sound - 
 
 Ray Samuels P-51 (second hand) or Furutech ADL Cruise (second hand)
 
 Not exactly dirt cheap - but you won't be disappointed. They're keepers.

 

[Headphonefred]

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 Best portable amps for clarity and a nice crispy sound that does not dilute the great Grado sound - 
 
 Ray Samuels P-51 (second hand) or Furutech ADL Cruise (second hand)
 
 Not exactly dirt cheap - but you won't be disappointed. They're keepers.

Thanks thats just what i wanted
 

 

[Mozu]

If you are looking to spend more, I'd highly recommend the UHA-4 w/ OPA209. Very clean/clear, and a fantastic pairing with my MS1is (and I assume with my incoming Magnums), digital volume control, decent DAC...

 

[Headphonefred]

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If you are looking to spend more, I'd highly recommend the UHA-4 w/ OPA209. Very clean/clear, and a fantastic pairing with my MS1is (and I assume with my incoming Magnums), digital volume control, decent DAC...

Just wondering, how much are the magnums?
 

 

[Mozu]

The drivers were $120 ($130?), and I can now confirm, yes, the UHA-4/209 sounds ridiculously good with them.

 

[Melvins]

My LD1+ did much more for my grado's than my e10, that being said it's a bit more than your price range but you can find used one's for around 60 or 70 pounds. 

 

[Melvins]

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If you are looking to spend more, I'd highly recommend the UHA-4 w/ OPA209. Very clean/clear, and a fantastic pairing with my MS1is (and I assume with my incoming Magnums), digital volume control, decent DAC...

what shells do you plan on using for your magnums? are you going to make them yourself (weld the magnums I mean)