Hi Mamma! Glad you approve!

...unless you just REALLY like the sound signature of the Raptor...

No, I don't particularly like the Raptor with Grados or ATs. I think the Raptor does better with the HD650, HD600 and K701.

The limited number of other amps I've tried don't do better than the Raptor, though.

I'm listening to posty's dark wood rs1's with no serial number. They sound so good. I think the k501 and er4's were Grado's minions sent beforehand to shape up my ears and get me used to glaring treble, then the big daddy vinty-rs1 comes in and finishes me off.

Once hater, now worshiper. Thanks jack

haha, yay! glad you enjoy them. them is my babies.

I recall reading about vintage RS-1s sounding better and less bright/harsh than recent units.

But the K501 with glaring treble? I thought it had fairly neutral and not emphasized, definitely not harsh or bright. Its midrange is superb, one of the best and in my memory always somehow better than the K701's. Too bad about its non-existent bass.

They glare when I'm in a bad mood. They are sort of my fav cans ever which is why I went through three of them

x2, congrats on the ZD! At one point, I had considered getting one but my wallet won the argument. I looking forward to reading your comments about the ZD.

I recall reading about vintage RS-1s sounding better and less bright/harsh than recent units.

I really couldn't believe the difference. I'd love a pair of the vintage ones and I find the new ones all but unlistenable. :shrug:

I really couldn't believe the difference. I'd love a pair of the vintage ones and I find the new ones all but unlistenable. :shrug:

That's what I thought too, until I heard this version.

Whoa Hydrocity. You still exist here O.o. I thought you quit head-dom for good.

Sure is.

Whoa Hydrocity. You still exist here O.o. I thought you quit head-dom for good.

apparently not

So that's where the disappearing folks go eh

So that's where the disappearing folks go eh

It's where tired people go to rest and play.

Ah, well that is why I am here I guess...when is this workday going to be over!!!

Ah, well that is why I am here I guess...

Haha, another newbie.

Would you like some headphone recommendations?

Ya, please. Here are the requirements:

It has to look like this: Since I cannot grow my own.