[Fadamacka]

Hi

I am finally looking at buying an amp for my beloved Grado Hp2's. I have looked at the Gilmore lite, but I wanna try something with tubes. Is there any contenders out there that will match the hp2's pretty nicely? If not, i'll prolly be looking at SS amps. Same pricerange. My budget is at about 500 US dollars.

The source that I will be using is a Sony CDP-X3000ES with an Audiolab 8000DAC (Mark two)

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Fadamacka

 

[sacd lover]

singlepower ppx3

Check out donovansmiths ppx3 review and go_vtec's amp comparison that included the asl otl 32 and ppx3 tube amps. Read the NY and Maryland meet threads too. I have a review of the ppx3 and the 6cg7 prototype somewhere in the amp section too. This amp is around your price point and its a great sounding amp period.

 

[tom hankins]

I thought the HP2's I had were very good with my Singlepower amp. I see no reason why the PPX3 would not be the same. I'm sure there are some members with the PPX3 and the HP2 out there. Although I have not heard this model amp and the HP2 together I do think it is the best under 500.00 amp I've heard. (In a big way)

 

[Fadamacka]

Thx for fast replies!

I'll look into the PPX3, looks interresting. Is there anyone out there that has experience with this combo?
HP2/PPX3?

Thanks,

Fadamacka

 

[Fadamacka]

Hi again... I'm currently looking at a Melos SHA-1. (Seems like a very safe bet...) I'm in Norway though, so i would have to use a step down transformer. Would this degrade sound greatly? Is there an easy way to convert the melos from 110V to 220V?

Thanks,

Fadamacka

 

[sacd lover]

You can get the ppx3 in a 220 volt version.

The melos is a nice amp but personally I would worry about the condition of the amps you might buy. These amps have been around for a long time and the parent company is no longer in business. There are people who can repair them like Carlo but the shipping expense alone would be a bundle from where you live. The sound quality of the melos cant be questioned but its longevity would be my concern. You can get a brand new, fully warranteed, all tube amp for the cost of a used melos.

 

[Fadamacka]

Hi again...

I decided to go with a Gilmore V2, so talk about ignoring the tips!

Gilmore seems like a decent bet, so we'll see when it gets here. BTW, just for interest, how does this amp fare with the RS1? Thinking about buying a pair of those as well, to go with my HP1k.

 

[braillediver]

What do RS-1's cost in Norway? You might be paying such a premium for the RS-1’s that the Grado PS-1 Pros come out being a bargain.

I think in Europe RS-1’s are ridiculously expensive but the PS1’s are priced about the same if not less in Europe than they are in the USA.

Just a thought, if the above is true then the best value would be the PS-1 Pros?


Mitch

 

[gpalmer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fadamacka Gilmore seems like a decent bet, so we'll see when it gets here. BTW, just for interest, how does this amp fare with the RS1? Thinking about buying a pair of those as well, to go with my HP1k.

The Gilmore V2 sound great with RS-1s, it's a strong combination with any of the Grados including the PS-1.

 

[Fadamacka]

Quote:

Originally Posted by braillediver What do RS-1's cost in Norway? You might be paying such a premium for the RS-1?s that the Grado PS-1 Pros come out being a bargain. I think in Europe RS-1?s are ridiculously expensive but the PS1?s are priced about the same if not less in Europe than they are in the USA. Just a thought, if the above is true then the best value would be the PS-1 Pros? Mitch

Hehe, no i won't be buying the RS1 here in Europe. I'll prolly be getting em used, perhaps on Agon?

BTW, the price of PS1 is 1200, right?

 

[Nik]

http://www.rudistor.com/soundsystems/index.htm

The RP5 + any Grados is simply perfect !

Best!
Nicola