[squall2072]

Title basically says it all,

What does everyone use to source their Grado's?

I'm running a Rega Planet Mk1 with my RS-1's at the moment which suppesses their highest damaging highs but I think its definately holding the bass and soundstage back a bit.

The midrange though! Oh the midrange!!!

Planet + Tubes + RS-1 = Midrange heaven!

So what do you use and what effect do you think its having on your Grado's? Good and/or bad? And what do you think will be your next source?

Dean

 

[squall2072]

Wow, No-one has a CD player or TT with their Grado's!

 

[Leo]

RS-1's thru RA-1 using JPS Labs Superconductor FX with Rega Planet 2K.

 

[Zanth]

Redbook: Shanling CD T100 heavily modified, using Bendix Redbank 6385's to an EAR HP4

Vinyl: J.A. Michell Gyrodec with Orbe platter/bearing, SME V arm, Koestu Black cartridge to an EAR 834p phono using Telefunkens to the EAR HP4.

 

[nanahachi]

Cary 306-200 --> Wolff silver&gold IC --> Melos Maestro --> RS-1

 

[djbnh]

Please check my profile for various sources. You'll find my TT in there.

One point of note. I've recently acquired a Sony D5A that has comported itself beyond what I felt were reasonable expectations. [A caveat - the player definitely benefits from quality ICs and Walker SST on the RCA connectors.] I've used it at both work as well as in my mainly vintage bedroom system (centered by a Fisher 800B receiver- the D5A seems to pair well with the Fisher's tubes). I continue to be impressed with the D5A's headphone and home system versatility, esp. for a product that's so senior.

I'm hoping this weekend may allow it some play time in my main speakered system, which should provide opportunity for an even better assessment of its capabilities.
[EDIT: After running the D5A in my main speakered rig, the Sony has revealed some deficiets, esp. notable in the upper end. However, the D5A still has utility in my bedroom system and as an office/headphone player.]

Regarding the Sony D5A's headphone utility, it has no problem driving my Grado 325i phones unamped and has proudly acquitted itself. I note I've used it both amped and unamped.

Happy listening!

 

[GWN]

Source 1 -VPI HW-19 Mk3 with JMW-9 Signature tonearm, Dynavector DX20h, Graham Slee Era Gold V phono pre-amp,

Source 2 - Arcam FMJ CD23T cd player,

Source 3 - Magnum Dynalab MD90T tuner,

all feeding Aesthetix Calypso pre-amp for source selection, Mapletree Audio Ear + Purist HD

Grado RS-1, Allessandro MS-2, Grado HF-1

 

[l_simon_l]

Eastsound E5->WNA MKII-> RS-1

Sounds great, with crystal clear sound... but could use a touch of warmth

 

[jpr703]

NAD 542->Singlepower MPX3 Slam->RS-1

 

[tennisets]

When I had my RS-1 and RA-1, they sounded great with my Rega P5. I think my sig was actually "Rega + Grado = Rock On!" for a while.

Now enjoy my Stax far more than I ever did the Grados, though, and the P5 shines with them is well. It's really a great TT.

 

[recstar24]

Meridian G08 with my HP-1000's

 

[squall2072]

Wow! Some very good sources feeding those Grado's! Good to see

Are you happy with your sources?

 

[mrarroyo]

NAD C542 ---> DiMarzio IC's ---> Mapletree Ear Purist + HD100 ---> RS-1

 

[kuma]

1. Linn LP12/ARO/XX2
2. Naim CDX/XPS2
3. Krell kps25sc
4. 47Labs Shigaraki/Dumpty DAC with SB2