[larryminator]

I'm thinking about recabling my RS-1 to make them balanced. I would like to go balanced but I'm not sure yet. I also see in the future some PS-1 (and surely, recabling them balanced also)

I have those choice: Melos SHA-Gold (not balanced) or ??? with balanced output

Should I buy a Melos SHA-Gold and forget about balancing RS-1 and PS-1 or what should I buy for the RS-1 and eventually PS-1 balanced. Let's say a budget max 1200$US.

I saw those choices: GS-X, desktop balanced, Rudistor, gilmore reference, but which one sounds best BALANCED with Grados? I can't find any comparisons in the archives...


Thanks

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by larryminator /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking about recabling my RS-1 to make them balanced. I would like to go balanced but I'm not sure yet. I also see in the future some PS-1 (and surely, recabling them balanced also)

Would you please share your secret on the reason why you wanted to have your RS-1 balanced ? Is "balanced" really good for cans like Grado or AT ?

 

[vcoheda]

RS1 is supposed to sound very good balanced. Some say the improvement is similar to the HD650.

 

[dip16amp]

I use a balanced Dynahi with my RS1 because I like the power and speed of it. I use the benchmark DAC1 as the source also for it's speed. This gives me plenty of bass slam and has been great for over two years now. I also have a balanced Dynalo which has a little less power and bass slam so I use the balanced Dynahi almost all the time.

 

[larryminator]

I prefer tube if possible but solide stat would be ok also

 

[nkoulban]

I'm about to get my Alessandro MS Pros (RS1s) balanced to work with a Headroom Desktop. I have also heared that balanced Grados sound great... I will find out soon. BTW, I assume that RS1s can just be re-terminated and do not need a re-cable to go balanced.

 

[dip16amp]

yes

 

[Thelonious Monk]

edit: nevermind, that must be a 4 pin

 

[dip16amp]

It is a 5 pin XLR connector because I wanted a ground pin on the amp jack to also support unbalanced headphones without having to add an unbalanced jack.

 

[feifan]

I haven't heard the RS1, but I have the GS1K in SE, which I really like. Any word on the quality of the balanced GS1K?

 

[vcoheda]

a few people said it wasn't great. but i'm sure others would say the opposite.

 

[cotdt]

Tube!