noseallinit
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just came across another thread that disturbed me and I want to get the answer straight from the horses mouth.
do Grado's mate well with HeadRoom amps?
since just before I purchased me MicroAmp w/ 2006 Desktop Module and MicroDAC I had heard HeadRoom prefers Sennheiser and that they tweak their amps to sound best with them. that HeadRoom didn't care for Grado's and that Grado's are not a good match with HeadRoom amps.
truth is every model of Grado are sold by HeadRoom and a long running Packaged System was the MicroAmp and SR-60's(which is ranked high by HR). I thought the reason why the RS-1's got ranked lower is because HeadRoom preferred a couple of other headphones that sold for less. not that there was some kind of hate relationship going on.
now I cannot remember what was exactly said but this was a concern of mine when purchasing the MicroStack. all I remember is that Mike told me he preferred the AKG 701's. I do not ever remember him speaking that Grado's would sound bad with HeadRoom amps but that I would also benefit with a better set of headphones. at the time all I had was the SR-80's and I felt the MicroStack did wonders for them. not much longer and just before purchasing the 225's I had a chance to use the HD-595's for awhile. even though the HD-595's grew on me I still preferred the SR-80's from right off the bat. I think I just dig on the Grado sound but I do need to experience AKG and Beyer. now I own the RS-1's and not that a better amp would bring out the best in them, I think they sound great with the MicroStack.
now I am looking to upgrade from me 2006 MicroStack. amps that I see recommended for RS-1's are Tube amps but the amps I see that I like are Solid State. amps I am specifically interested in the most just happen to be HeadRoom products. the Desktop SE and Balanced Desktop plus the 2007 Ultra MicroAmp and DAC(and for various reasons pulling towards the most right now). possibly even the standard 2007 MicroAmp and DAC. maybe even the Millet Hybrid.
I'm looking to get a jump above the 2006 MicroStack. maybe I would like a just bit more of that warm syrupy sound that a tube amp may offer. does HeadRoom have a preference with the RS-1's and any of these amps I have mentioned? more than one preference? I do not see how I could go wrong with any of them but I would like a good jump and possibly one with best sound for the RS-1's.
one reason the Ultra MicroAmp sounds good to me is that I can more easily acquire it first and use it with me 2006 MicroDAC until I can afford the 2007 Ultra MicroDAC. I assume it would be a better upgrade to get the Ultra Amp before the Ultra DAC. maybe even the standard MicroDAC would be plenty. I will be using with me Rev A iMac G5 and possibly a better transport later on.
do Grado's mate well with HeadRoom amps?
since just before I purchased me MicroAmp w/ 2006 Desktop Module and MicroDAC I had heard HeadRoom prefers Sennheiser and that they tweak their amps to sound best with them. that HeadRoom didn't care for Grado's and that Grado's are not a good match with HeadRoom amps.
truth is every model of Grado are sold by HeadRoom and a long running Packaged System was the MicroAmp and SR-60's(which is ranked high by HR). I thought the reason why the RS-1's got ranked lower is because HeadRoom preferred a couple of other headphones that sold for less. not that there was some kind of hate relationship going on.
now I cannot remember what was exactly said but this was a concern of mine when purchasing the MicroStack. all I remember is that Mike told me he preferred the AKG 701's. I do not ever remember him speaking that Grado's would sound bad with HeadRoom amps but that I would also benefit with a better set of headphones. at the time all I had was the SR-80's and I felt the MicroStack did wonders for them. not much longer and just before purchasing the 225's I had a chance to use the HD-595's for awhile. even though the HD-595's grew on me I still preferred the SR-80's from right off the bat. I think I just dig on the Grado sound but I do need to experience AKG and Beyer. now I own the RS-1's and not that a better amp would bring out the best in them, I think they sound great with the MicroStack.
now I am looking to upgrade from me 2006 MicroStack. amps that I see recommended for RS-1's are Tube amps but the amps I see that I like are Solid State. amps I am specifically interested in the most just happen to be HeadRoom products. the Desktop SE and Balanced Desktop plus the 2007 Ultra MicroAmp and DAC(and for various reasons pulling towards the most right now). possibly even the standard 2007 MicroAmp and DAC. maybe even the Millet Hybrid.
I'm looking to get a jump above the 2006 MicroStack. maybe I would like a just bit more of that warm syrupy sound that a tube amp may offer. does HeadRoom have a preference with the RS-1's and any of these amps I have mentioned? more than one preference? I do not see how I could go wrong with any of them but I would like a good jump and possibly one with best sound for the RS-1's.
one reason the Ultra MicroAmp sounds good to me is that I can more easily acquire it first and use it with me 2006 MicroDAC until I can afford the 2007 Ultra MicroDAC. I assume it would be a better upgrade to get the Ultra Amp before the Ultra DAC. maybe even the standard MicroDAC would be plenty. I will be using with me Rev A iMac G5 and possibly a better transport later on.