HF-1 were sold for $300 to $400 (used) for a while. When HF-2 came out. They dropped to under $200 and not difficult to find. You rarely see them for sale now. I have no idea people are paying that much for them.
HF-1 were sold for $300 to $400 (used) for a while. When HF-2 came out. They dropped to under $200 and not difficult to find. You rarely see them for sale now. I have no idea people are paying that much for them.
I guest it's all about the collector value Just to own a piece of audio history regardless of their sonics qualities. some collectors would pay big dollars for an old Pioneer SE-L40 just because they look cool but knowing that they sound awfull.
HF-1 were sold for $300 to $400 (used) for a while. When HF-2 came out. They dropped to under $200 and not difficult to find. You rarely see them for sale now. I have no idea people are paying that much for them.
I guest it's all about the collector value. Just to own a piece of audio history regardless of their sonics qualities. some collectors would pay big dollars for an old Pioneer SE-L40 just because they look cool but knowing that they sound awfull.
Really enjoying the synergy with this stack comprising of the ALO MK3-B portable amp, Cypher Labs Algo
Solo DAC and the RS1's. I'm not noticing a huge increase in detail retrieval over let's say a bog stock
Apple Classic - the nuances are in the sense of space and separation on well known tracks. Some
tracks though this setup project a very large image compared to the standard Apple gear.
Much better than the standard iPhone which is pretty tinny and nasty.
Really enjoying the synergy with this stack comprising of the ALO MK3-B portable amp, Cypher Labs Algo
Solo DAC and the RS1's. I'm not noticing a huge increase in detail retrieval over let's say a bog stock
Apple Classic - the nuances are in the sense of space and separation on well known tracks. Some
tracks though this setup project a very large image compared to the standard Apple gear.
Much better than the standard iPhone which is pretty tinny and nasty.
Recent 'Gradophile' here. I own a pair of the SR80i's and love them. I'm a bit peeved that I recently lost the adaptor jack (the 1/8 to 1/4 inch plug) that allows me to plug my Grados into my hifi amp. I'm concerned that a generic replacement might compromise the sound I have come to love. How could I get a replacement jack?
You're not serious are you? An adapter jack is just that, an adaptor jack. It makes absolutely NO difference to the sound, whatsoever!. Just go to Wal-Mart and pick one up for a couple of bucks.
Just the perfect excuse to refurbish and re-cable them when that time comes ~ that is assuming that over time constant temperature contrasts
may eventually crack the mahogany shell - if that happens then they will be rather kaput.
Really enjoying the synergy with this stack comprising of the ALO MK3-B portable amp, Cypher Labs Algo
Solo DAC and the RS1's. I'm not noticing a huge increase in detail retrieval over let's say a bog stock
Apple Classic - the nuances are in the sense of space and separation on well known tracks. Some
tracks though this setup project a very large image compared to the standard Apple gear.
Much better than the standard iPhone which is pretty tinny and nasty.
I read through it again, ok my bad but with a good pair of headphones the alo combo are the best portable dac/amp you can get! p.s I have been testing all the best headphones dac/headphone amp combos for the shop!
Wow! My plastic gimbals cracked. Grado is sending me replacements but I expect those to eventually meet the same fate. I'll have to save up a bit and get these sweeeeet metal gimbals.
You may also want to contact Symphones. I got the Magnum aluminum gimbals from them last month. costs 120 bucks (shipping to states may be more expensive). Not sure how much Martin Audio is charging.
The Symphones gimbals are full circles with cutouts on the bottom, like RS1 gimbals.
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Just to own a piece of audio history regardless of their sonics qualities. some collectors would pay big dollars for an old Pioneer SE-L40 just because they look cool but knowing that they sound awfull. 
