[nabwong]

To me, RS-2 > HF-1 although they'd probably cost the same now.

 

[EvilDwarf]

If I were you, I'd try the SR-225 with Todd's flats. For the HF-1, flats are no good, but they perfectlyfit the SR-225.

 

[wolfen68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoZX RS2.

Agreed. Good luck finding a used one. I've been waiting for one to come up for about four months.

 

[biged]

Once again, thanks for all of the opinions.

Ed

 

[The Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoZX RS2.

Yup, I like the RS-2 more than the HF-1.

 

[utarch00]

I second the 225s with flats. As for a tube amp, I would go with a millet or a X-Can. I have both of the Grados and a millet. I have tried my 225s with the X-can and they pair very well. The X-can and 225s are very close to my Hf-1s and Microamp.

 

[Akathriel]

Quote:

Originally Posted by biged Granodedmostasa, would the Dared MP5 tube amp be good, or do you have any recommendations for a tube amp below 400 dollars? Thanks, Ed.

The Dared would be a really poor choice for Grados. It is designed as an integrated amp and the headphone amp is an afterthought. It's designed for much higher impedence/inefficient headphones than Grados. Try a Woo Audio, Little Dot, MAD offering, or used PPX3.

 

[biged]

Keep the recommendations coming in.

Ed

 

[The Monkey]

You could have Larry woody a 225.

 

[J-Pak]

Get the one in the for sale forum. Or get an RS-2.

The RS-1 sounds more like the HF-1 than the SR-225 does.

 

[biged]

Since I keep missing these great HF-1 deals in the FS forums, anymore opinions?

Ed

 

[The Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by biged Since I keep missing these great HF-1 deals in the FS forums, anymore opinions? Ed

Well, I think you pretty much get the idea at this point. Have you actually heard the HF-1? There are many options here that will give you an even more enjoyable listening experience.

 

[Chimpie]

Couldn't you tell me that earlier!?! I've just scored a HF-1!!!

I'm waiting for the unopened HF-1 to ship... Dang... I'm so excited!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey Well, I think you pretty much get the idea at this point. Have you actually heard the HF-1? There are many options here that will give you an even more enjoyable listening experience.

 

[SK138]

Enjoy your new HF-1. You will love it. I recently got my Maple HHF-1 and it's a fun can for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimpie Couldn't you tell me that earlier!?! I've just scored a HF-1!!! I'm waiting for the unopened HF-1 to ship... Dang... I'm so excited!

 

[The_Duke_Of_Eli]

The SR-225 (worse) or RS-2 (better) is the way to go, but the HF-1s were a special can that was unlike all other Grados.