Away for a LONG(!) time - questions to ask on the state of things

[buzzlulu]

Hi to all

I have been away from you guys for several years so I need to catch up. In a nutshell I have a Senn. 650 w/ Zu cable and an original LaRocco PPA amp (is Larry still around and how is my PPA considered - still up to snuff?).

I really do not use my cans much at all since I have a full blown reference Naim system/Linn turntable and prefer to do my listening that way.

Since becoming immersed in the Naim sound (PRAT-PRAT and more PRAT) I realize that the Sennheisers are boring. Grado's seem like they might be closest to giving me a Naim sound. Considering that I do not listen to headphones much should I give a pair of SR60's a try or bite the bullet and step up to the SR225's? Or should I try something else (non Grado). Can an iPod drive these directly (or what is the latest and greatest in portable amps?)(although I don't really want to buy one).

A lot of questions!

Regards to all
Gregg

PS music is primarily late 60's early 70's Southern Soul - driving horn beat and also slow ballads with the Hammond B3

 

[intoflatlines]

I would give the SR60 a shot or maybe the SR80 first to see if you like the Grado sound. Unless you have money to burn..