[Stevko]

Schiit Jot2 is great. I'm listening right now!

Have considerd asgard 2,3 and valhalla 2 for my grado. I don`t want a balanced amp for my grado.
Blanced output always has better measurement and higer power.(exp some IFI)
can`t enjoy the best output with my grado, so i pass balanced

 

[Stevko]

Early on it was possible to have mild channel imbalance, yes. But if all power settings are adjusted to connected cans to have enough headroom, then channels are even

considering IFI without balanced output for my Grado. xdsd or idsd BL

 

[iFi audio]

considering IFI without balanced output for my Grado. xdsd or idsd BL

Both solid choices! One wireless and small, the other wired and powerful enough to drive 99% of cans out there. Good luck

 

[Stevko]

I have a feeling I will be in the same boat as you, moving on from the SR225e set I ordered today to get the Hemps. We shall see.

I`m in the same boat too. plan to move from 225E to Hemp or RS2E....

 

[rasmushorn]

I`m in the same boath too. plan to move from 225E to Hemp or RS2E....

Moving from SR225e to Hemp is a big step from one side of the Grado-road to the complete other side... bright to dark.

 

[CJG888]

Or settle for halfway (custom 225s):

 

[Stevko]

Moving from SR225e to Hemp is a big step from one side of the Grado-road to the complete other side... bright to dark.

How dark? Returned my meze 99 to dealer same day as i recived them

 

[Bernard23]

Dark for Grado (but easily changed with Geekria pads), but still light compared to the general phones market.

 

[elvergun]

How dark? Returned my meze 99 to dealer same day as i recived them

Nowhere near Meze 99 dark. It will be a slightly less bright version of your 225.

 

[iFi audio]

Moving from SR225e to Hemp is a big step from one side of the Grado-road to the complete other side... bright to dark.

Wooden parts on that photo surely look good on these cans!

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Nowhere near Meze 99 dark. It will be a slightly less bright version of your 225.

I'm often tempted by Meze 99s because they look so cool and are reasonably priced. Then I read people's sound impressions and remember that they're probably the exact opposite of what I like.

 

[Stevko]

I read people's sound impressions and remember that they're probably the exact opposite of what I like.

Buyed a pair in october. Don’t like the dark sound.then i tried grado.love them.
I also came over a good deal on amiron before cristmas. Good cans,but when i tried my grado again,mmmm.
I sold both my beyer i january. Now i am looking for another grado.
Considering rs2e, hemp and ps500e.

 

[3Putter]

I'm often tempted by Meze 99s because they look so cool and are reasonably priced. Then I read people's sound impressions and remember that they're probably the exact opposite of what I like.

I didn't last hardly five minutes with them. Felt awesome, was so excited, then whammy. Just bad...I was really sad. I haven't bought anything Chinese since.

 

[kmhaynes]

As far as an affordable amp for Grados, I'm using a Monolith Liquid Spark straight out of my laptop for my RS2e. Several reviews comparing Schiit Magni 3 and other vs the Liquid Spark all rate the Liquid Spark higher. Most say the name "liquid" defines the difference. I know my RS2e sounds extremely fine with it. GH2 did also, which I had before I sold it.

 

[kmhaynes]

. Now i am looking for another grado.
Considering rs2e, hemp and ps500e.

The RS2e is headphone nirvana. Superb clean bass with decent body and extension, super smooth but detailed trebles, and the mids all Grados are known for. You will not be disappointed, and your headphone hunt could well be over!!