[cmirza]

Theres alot of discussion about favorite tube amps for Grados (Melos, MAD Ear Purist, etc...), but I haven't seen much consensus on favorite solid state amps for Grados. Dynalo, Dynahi, PPA, Corda HA-2 MkII, Grado RA-1 or something else?

 

[nikongod]

m^3 should be on the list.

i have not heard enough of the above to give a good impression.

 

[cmirza]

Knew I was forgetting something, yes M^3 also. HeadRoom Micro Amp and HeadRoom Desktop Amp too. Oh, and can't forget the Graham Slee Solo.

 

[mrarroyo]

The Grado's sound great out of the Heed CanAmp.

 

[Bob_McBob]

The Dynahi drives Grados to technical perfection, but I'd say it's perhaps not as "interesting" as a tube amp. I hope so anyway, since I'm moving on to an MPX3 SLAM SE

With the price they're going for nowadays if you can find one, I'd certainly try it.

 

[chesebert]

2nd that. the current capability/reserve of Dynahi is magical with Grado.

 

[tuatara]

I still enjoy the Perreaux SXH1 with the 225s and the SXH2 that I tried for a couple of weeks was a significant step up.

 

[Pete7]

I have an M^3 with a STEPS that sounds really good. I've tried AD8610's, AD8065's, with an OPA627BP(ground),OPA637BP(L,R) combo sounding the best in it. I previously owned an HR-2 that did a good job with Grado's also. Hard to say which is better since I don't have them both to compare. At the same level,though.

 

[saturnine]

I can honestly say that a Dynahi works wonders with the Grado line. PPA, not so much.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I've been enjoying Grados with the HeadFive.

 

[SK138]

Another vote for M^3 with 627 (Ground) and two 637 (L&R)