[wormsdriver]

  I received the 6F8G adapters for the WA6 from Glenn this afternoon, so figured I'd post some photos of them with the 596 warming up for tonights listening session with the RS-1i's. They're a bit blurry, but they'll do. 
 

 

 

 
Nice setup! 

 

[stacker45]

  these just may be the ones i keep for a while  
 

 
 
Define, a while

 
I'm kidding of course. I'm in no position to talk, in fact, today I have bought the same color of purse, to go with my new, old shoes, or if you prefer, I pulled the triger on a new RA-1, to match my new old RS-1.
 
I'm at such an advance stage of the desiese, that I even asked my salesman to call the Grado rep, and ask her to bring the darkest colored, battery powered RA-1 that she could get her hands on, hoping that it will match my very dark RS1. Now, if that's not crazy, I don't know what is.

 

[stacker45]

  You can do it.....when you are done listening to them.....lock them up in a home safe....away from yourself  

 
You inspired me....I am jamming to some Joan Jett with my 225i

 
Whoa!, Joan Jett, I saw him dancin there by the record machine, I knew he must've been about seventeen,,,La La La...
 
Man, this brings me back, I was about fifteen years old, listening to her on my boombox, in the park, with my friends, those were good time!.  

 

[wormsdriver]

seems like I haven't heard my ps1k in a few days, so as soon as I got a chance I put 'em on and the first track lands on this:

 
Man, screw** awesome! The Ps1k and the Rs1 are definitely my headphones! whatever else I buy is just to demo, I don't want anything else!

 

[wormsdriver]

 
I'm kidding of course. I'm in no position to talk, in fact, today I have bought the same color of purse, to go with my new, old shoes, or if you prefer, I pulled the triger on a new RA-1, to match my new old RS-1.
 
I'm at such an advance stage of the desiese, that I even asked my salesman to call the Grado rep, and ask her to bring the darkest colored, battery powered RA-1 that she could get her hands on, hoping that it will match my very dark RS1. Now, if that's not crazy, I don't know what is.

congrats on the Ra-1. Perfect amp for the Rs1. Both sonically and visually! just a beatiful pair!

 

[stacker45]

  congrats on the Ra-1. Perfect amp for the Rs1. Both sonically and visually! just a beatiful pair!

 
Thanks Worms, I just hope I did the right thing by getting the battery powered model. I just figured that it might be a bit quieter than the AC model.

 

[joseph69]

  Nice setup! 

Thank you very much!
Does one of my amps look real familiar?
Hope your enjoying the GS-1 as much as I do.
BTW, I see the seller has regrets, and is looking for another one.
 

   I pulled the trigger on a new RA-1, to match my new old RS-1.
 
I'm at such an advance stage of the desiese, that I even asked my salesman to call the Grado rep, and ask her to bring the darkest colored, battery powered RA-1 that she could get her hands on, hoping that it will match my very dark RS1. Now, if that's not crazy, I don't know what is.

Congratulations on your RA-1!
And no, thats not crazy in any way!
 

   The Ps1k and the Rs1 are definitely my headphones! whatever else I buy is just to demo, I don't want anything else!

1000%
I couldn't agree with you more on all of the above!!!

 

[ruthieandjohn]

  Thank you very much!
Does one of my amps look real familiar?
Hope your enjoying the GS-1 as much as I do.
BTW, I see the seller has regrets, and is looking for another one.
 
Congratulations on your RA-1!
And no, thats not crazy in any way!
 
1000%
I couldn't agree with you more on all of the above!!!

Well (blushing), *I* had always thought that your avatar was of a cute little red-and-white tugboat, with a red roof on the wheelhouse.  Then when you posted some bigger pictures of it a few posts back, it looks more like an amp (after you added those white doodads (official part name) on the top of the tubes).
 
Oh well!

 

[ruthieandjohn]

   
Thanks Worms, I just hope I did the right thing by getting the battery powered model. I just figured that it might be a bit quieter than the AC model.

My RA1 is battery powered, and indeed if you look long and hard you can find some posts on the forum that say the battery powered one is quieter than the AC model.  I got some rechargeable 9V batteries and a recharger, so I have one pair in the amp and one charged to replace.
 
Just remember... if your sound quality degrades, change your batteries.  You do NOT get a warning by the amp light getting dimmer.

 

[joseph69]

  Well (blushing), *I* had always thought that your avatar was of a cute little red-and-white tugboat, with a red roof on the wheelhouse.  Then when you posted some bigger pictures of it a few posts back, it looks more like an amp (after you added those white doodads (official part name) on the top of the tubes).
 
Oh well!

Its a red & silver tugboat, but now it has white sails on it too. 

 

[joseph69]

  No, I do not own a WA6
I am still waiting for my custom OTL from Glenn....but I have been purchasing some tubes while I wait, so I will have plenty of tube rolling options from the word go.
I am correct in thinking those are National union 6FG8 ?
Yeah, Glenn will be sending me an adapter with my amp.
Looking forward to your impressions with this set up

Yes, I realized a little while after my post that your waiting on a Glenn OTL amp, thats why you ordered the 6F8G's.
Yes, the tubes are NU-6F8G.
My initial impression are these tubes sound very nice without burn-in…but as of now, they are the only tubes I ever put in the WA6 which have a slight hum through the HP's, but I'm sure this will go away, I hope.
I can't wait until you get your amp!!!
 

  i'd sure like to hook up my 225 to your wa6, they'd be quite the stunning pair !

Thanks…I use my 325is's with the WA6 also and they sound very nice paired together.

 

[wormsdriver]

 

  congrats on the Ra-1. Perfect amp for the Rs1. Both sonically and visually! just a beatiful pair!

 
Thanks Worms, I just hope I did the right thing by getting the battery powered model. I just figured that it might be a bit quieter than the AC model.

I love my battery powered one. The batteries last me a very very long time and i really appreciate the portability, it comes in really handy!
 

 

  Nice setup! 

Thank you very much!
Does one of my amps look real familiar?
Hope your enjoying the GS-1 as much as I do.
BTW, I see the seller has regrets, and is looking for another one.
 
Quote:

   The Ps1k and the Rs1 are definitely my headphones! whatever else I buy is just to demo, I don't want anything else!

1000%
I couldn't agree with you more on all of the above!!!

Killer Amp that Gs-1. KILLER! Absolutely loving it right now! I feel bad about the seller, I told him, if I ever sell it, I'd give him first dibs and for the same insane price he sold it to me (of course).
 
unfortunately for him, I don't see myself getting rid of it for a long time, if ever!
 

 

   
Thanks Worms, I just hope I did the right thing by getting the battery powered model. I just figured that it might be a bit quieter than the AC model.

My RA1 is battery powered, and indeed if you look long and hard you can find some posts on the forum that say the battery powered one is quieter than the AC model.  I got some rechargeable 9V batteries and a recharger, so I have one pair in the amp and one charged to replace.
 
Just remember... if your sound quality degrades, change your batteries.  You do NOT get a warning by the amp light getting dimmer.

same here!

 

[joseph69]

  Killer Amp that Gs-1. KILLER! Absolutely loving it right now! I feel bad about the seller, I told him, if I ever sell it, I'd give him first dibs and for the same insane price he sold it to me (of course).
unfortunately for him, I don't see myself getting rid of it for a long time, if ever!

I'm set with both the WA6/GS-1…I will never part with either!
Same goes for the RS-1i/PS1K!
Both, the amps/HP's are my end game setups.

 

[rovopio]

  i had no plans to get a 225e , much less one that was kinda pricey, but at first sight, i knew i must have these !

 
yeah i don't really dig grado with custom wood in general, but yours looks good with them stripes..

 

[wormsdriver]

Originally Posted by joseph69 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I'm set with both the WA6/GS-1…I will never part with either!
Same goes for the RS-1i/PS1K!
Both, the amps/HP's are my end game setups.

congrats Brother, same here with the same cans as you + Gs-1/Mad Ear+ HD Amps!
 

x2!