[zeluiz22]

I just brought home a brand new Grado RA-1 amp and connected it first to my ipod via a monster RCA to 1/8" cable. Indicator light on. I plugged in my RS1s, got the poppoing sound at connection and then- silence. LED light still on and no sound. I then plugged it into my MF A5 integrated amp via the tape out (into which my X-Can v3 was connected and working). Same thing. Light on and no soun through the phones.

And of course I turned the volme knob. \

Is there something I am missing or is it a dud?

REPLACED- NEW ONE IS FINE.

 

[Kirosia]

if this is the battery powered version, make sure the batteries are oriented correctly . . and not drained.

 

[zeluiz22]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirosia if this is the battery powered version, make sure the batteries are oriented correctly . . and not drained.

No- it's the AC and it's plugged in and light on.

 

[discochan]

Your ipod isnt on mute is it

 

[MikeW]

Yeah, they all are, especially from a value standpoint. Take it back and get a DIYer to build you a grado tuned amp.

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Originally Posted by zeluiz22 is it a dud?

 

[braillediver]

Pay no attention to the noise. The RS-1's and RA-1 are famous for thier synergy.

Can you try the RA-1 with a known good line out from a pre-amp to verify it is working?


Mitch

 

[zeluiz22]

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Originally Posted by braillediver Pay no attention to the noise. The RS-1's and RA-1 are famous for thier synergy. Can you try the RA-1 with a known good line out from a pre-amp to verify it is working? Mitch

Thanks. No luck. I plugged it into my MF A5 integrated amp via the tape out (into which my X-Can v3 was connected and working). Same thing. Light on and no soun through the phones.d

 

[zeluiz22]

It WAS a dud. Took it back to SPearit Sound for a new RA-1. All is well.

 

[braillediver]

Cool. How's it sound?

Probably never hear from him again. Off listening to music.


Mitch

 

[Salt Peanuts]

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeluiz22 It WAS a dud. Took it back to SPearit Sound for a new RA-1. All is well.

Hey, I take it you're in Boston or Northhampton area, judging by your store of purchase? Good to see there's another memeber in the area! Enjoy the cans/amp combo!

 

[MikeW]

dosent surprize me somthing that cheaply made has QC issues.

 

[zeluiz22]

It sounds great with RS-1s; I understand the criticism, however, for non-Grado owners. I'm not sure this amp could drive less efficient phones.

 

[zeluiz22]

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Originally Posted by Salt Peanuts Hey, I take it you're in Boston or Northhampton area, judging by your store of purchase? Good to see there's another memeber in the area! Enjoy the cans/amp combo!

Thanks. Yes, I am in Boston. Spearit Sound here is touch and go, unfortunately, in terms of customer service. I prefer Goodwin's in Waltham if I have the option.