[AlexDingDong]

Hi,

I currently have a SR80 and am considering an amp in the very near future. I've heard a lot of talk about the new superMini v6.2### and how it supposedly is better than a portable META.

For the Grado people in here, what amp works best with an SR80 and a 325(which I am also considering as a next purchase)? Should I even worry about getting an amp suitable for a SR80 and instead, just focus on a good amp that solely drives the 325?

I am really into portability, which is my main concern since I don't have much room to store my audio gear. If that helps. Thanks for the input guys and gals!

New member of Team Grado!
Alex

 

[AlexDingDong]

ok....

if not the Grado owners in here, any headphone owners in here

 

[hero zero]

I know nothing about amps....I get the impression that the Grado RA-1 would help both the Grado SR80 and 325 sound better.....you'll probably find what you're looking for in the amp forum...it might be a bit difficult to find, but try searching for any threads on this subject.....

 

[stereth]

To buy or to build? Probably either the RA-1 or an A47. The latter you'd have to build or commission, the former you'd save a few hundred bucks with a clone.

I find that a META42 powers my low-impedence V6s well...though I haven't heard much about META/Grado combinations.

 

[blessingx]

Make sure you're looking for the 325's sound over the 225's. That's the best question. Other than that, my Meta sounds good with the 225's and previous 80's, but I have no other amp experience (except for the similar Mint).

 

[Silver]

Quote:

Originally posted by stereth To buy or to build? Probably either the RA-1 or an A47. The latter you'd have to build or commission, the former you'd save a few hundred bucks with a clone. I find that a META42 powers my low-impedence V6s well...though I haven't heard much about META/Grado combinations.

Duncan uses his RS1 with META42. Therefore I think it should be ideal.

 

[AlexDingDong]

how about the new Fixup supermini 6.2? i've heard a lot about them as being a good challenger to the meta42 portable

 

[williamgoody]

If you want strictly a portable amp, I'd inquire about a mint tin Cha-47. These amps were made pretty much specifically for Grados. I used mine when I owned Grado's and it was a dream match.

 

[AlexDingDong]

cool, i'll check out a cha...i'm stil trying to figure out the 'natural order' of amps even though i don't even have one yet =)

how much does a cha47 typically run for?

 

[williamgoody]

There are a number of people who build amps here on the boards. IMO JMT is the king, but I don't think he's making Cha's anymore.

You might want to head over to Mall-Fi to see what services are available there. Generally the pricing isdiscussed between the builder and the buyer.