[Audio Addict]

Headphones made the cover of the new Music Direct catalog. Once again it was a Grado victory. The next time I fly, I had better look into first class if they are providing Grado RS-1s and what looks like a Rega Planar 9. They must believe you don't need any vibration control since the table is already floating on air.

 

[KR...]

Damn right!

Other cool news from this catalog:

NEW Grado PH-1 Phono Preamplifier

It looks like the RA-1, Tuberoller, try to get one for a review

The NEW Grado RA1-AC Powered Headphone Amp $425 (coming soon) Upgrades will also be offered on older units.

They are selling very cool looking Dared Tube amps now, as well as the Slanling CD T-100 CD player and T-200 SACD player!

The Cardas Sennheiser cables are now being sold for $149.99

Also, a NEW headphone amp from Pro-Jet called the Pro-Jet Head Box for $249.99


I got my Grado RA-1 Amp from Music Direct, so they are safe and easy to deal with.

 

[Hirsch]

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Originally posted by KR... The NEW Grado RA1-AC Powered Headphone Amp $425 (coming soon) Upgrades will also be offered on older units.

Heh. I've never even been interested in AC for the RA-1. I do have the AC adapter for the HPA-1 that I'm using in my office system...and never use it at all. There is a reduction in noise using battery power. If an amp can do it, why not take advantage?

 

[Zanth]

I was interested in AC for the RA-1 until I discovered a certain set of rechargeables recommended by the King

 

[Uncledan]

It is newbie question: what is Music Direct? Is it a online store?

 

[Tuberoller]

I already have the Grado PH-1 phono amp and Musicdirect has loaned me a large number of really great cartridges that were used only for the photo shoots.I have promised to write a detailed review,which I will post here.I go by Musicdirect about twice a month and always end up spending big bucks.the great thing is my wife loves the place too and goes by without me very often.

 

[JMS]

Considering that the Grado RA-1 is a CMoy in a wood box, what does everything think the RA-1 AC will be? I'd guess RA-1 plus $15 wall wart.

 

[KR...]

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Originally posted by JMS Considering that the Grado RA-1 is a CMoy in a wood box, what does everything think the RA-1 AC will be? I'd guess RA-1 plus $15 wall wart.

Let me guess, you never heard one right?

 

[Hirsch]

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Originally posted by Uncledan It is newbie question: what is Music Direct? Is it a online store?

www.amusicdirect.com

It is an online store, but also has a storefront.

 

[joelk]

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Originally posted by Hirsch www.amusicdirect.com It is an online store, but also has a storefront.

It's a truly great outfit that's populated with highly knowledgable salespeople. Located a short walk from the Green "L" line in the old, warehouse district west of the Loop, it's close to other quality Chicago icons such as Intelligentsia coffee and the Goose Island brewery. If you're in Chicago, make the trip.

 

[Tuberoller]

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Originally posted by joelk It's a truly great outfit that's populated with highly knowledgable salespeople. Located a short walk from the Green "L" line in the old, warehouse district west of the Loop, it's close to other quality Chicago icons such as Intelligentsia coffee and the Goose Island brewery. If you're in Chicago, make the trip.

Ahhhhh! I see you know the hood! you could get lost in this neighborhood all day long.I work around the place often and stop by Music Direct whenever I can.

 

[JMT]

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Originally posted by Tuberoller the great thing is my wife loves the place too and goes by without me very often.

Tubey, you had better treat her right!!!

 

[joelk]

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Originally posted by Tuberoller Ahhhhh! I see you know the hood! you could get lost in this neighborhood all day long.I work around the place often and stop by Music Direct whenever I can.

I'm passionate about Chicago! It's truly a great city.

Bes, one of the mavens a MD, spent hours intstalling a V15 in a great, old Empire turntable that was given to me.

 

[JohnActon]

This is Music Direct's best catalog yet. Wow, they're even selling the EAR headphone amp (probably sell one every 2 years).

I just bought Mobile Fidelity's out-of-print Gold CD of Traffic's "Shootout at the Fantasy Factory" for less than it originally cost. What a great deal (It sells for like $100 on ebay). Of course, I also bought some acoustical room-treatment stuff, so it still worked out for them.

 

[KR...]

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NEW headphone amp from Pro-Jet called the Pro-Jet Head Box for $249.99

Anyone heard this?