[funboyz3]

I recently bought a used pair of Grados 325i (not the new 325is version) on Head-Fi from Zombie_X (great to deal with by the way) and looking to buy a portable amp. Zombie-X re-cabled them with Nucleotide wire. Currently using a 5th Gen I-Pod using Apple Lossless codec. Not sure if I want an Amp/DAC combo but am considering it.

Looking to spend no more than $500. Any suggestions?

 

[YtseJamer]

Go with the HeadAmp Pico.

 

[rasmushorn]

I would say SR325 is excellent with the P-51 Mustang. If you like the thrill and shine of the SR325 then the dry sound from the P-51 makes this even better. I am sure a PICO is great too.

If you want a cheaper bargain the D10 is a great match. You can change the OPamps in the D10 and elsewhere on this forum you can find the best match for SR325.

 

[rasmushorn]

Thread should be in the portable section...

 

[mrarroyo]

Yes it should be in the portable section.

However the P51 or the SR71 (original) will be a nice combo w/ the Grado.

 

[lescanard]

I love the d10 with my Grado 325is' - great price and incredibly versatile - when not using as a portable solution I use it as a dac with my Little Dot mkIII and my k701s shine!

 

[funboyz3]

I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks for taking the time to let me know your thoughts.

 

[TedGamble]

Anything by Ray Samuels Audio is sure to please.

 

[triode12]

The Millett Portable Hybrid amp is considered a synergistic match with all Grados according to several sources and members I have asked. You should check it out.

I'm so pleased with the amp (driving my K701s) that I just bought another one. They are now selling at TTVJ for $379 - $80 less than what I paid for my first one.

 

[justhavingfun]

My 325i sounds good with AE2 and Portaphile maxed out version for portable amps.

 

[DarKu]

Pico sounds best with Grados
Also it is a great Dac, you wont find better one for you Grados

 

[freeky1]

I'm thinking about getting the iBasso D6 to use with my Grado 325's and my Cowon J3/Alienware laptop.  I'm still on the fence as far as a portable headphone amp goes.

 

[Zuqi]

x3 pico, really nice with hf2 & sr325is.

 

[eclipes]

D12 + HiFlight Upgrade