January 29, 200818 yr the PS-1 would have a metal button, if it had one, and it's not too big so NYAH. you have a metal button!
January 29, 200818 yr the PS-1 would have a metal button, if it had one, and it's not too big so NYAH.You win this round.
February 22, 200818 yr Okie dokie, so I did a shoot out between the serial numberless RS-1 and the new, buttonless RS-1 last night. The serial numberless RS-1 is reterminated in balanced neutrik xlrs, so I used a black dragon xlr->1/8 with it. I used my two favorite test tracks, both Genesis of course: "Squonk" from the diament mastered atco japan ATOTT, and "Invisible Touch" from the black triangle IT. After repeated switching back and forth listening to the same portion of one of the above songs over and over, I determined that the bass is very similar, and the treble is definitely the same. The only potential difference, which is so subtle that I admit it could be pure placebo, is that the midrange is slightly softer and more "liquid" in the older model. Or this could just be because the newer model has a tighter headband. In conclusion, there is no significant difference between these two phones. Always keep in mind that a wonky tube blew the left driver of my old RS-1 a year ago, and I sent it in to Grado Labs for repair. I have no idea what they did to fix it, but when I got it back it sounded exactly the same to the best of my memory.
February 22, 200818 yr In conclusion, there is no significant difference between these two phones. I believe for 99% of people you're probably correct. The idea that one would be worth 3x the other is insane.
February 22, 200818 yr Always keep in mind that a wonky tube blew the left driver of my old RS-1 a year ago hope they weren't on your head when that happened
February 22, 200818 yr Hopefully Ken can come up with Grado connectors so I can put ALO Jena cables on my RS-1. Loud as hell damn BOOM. (just needed to add this, sorry if I beat you Jack)
May 21, 201412 yr Giant mega zombie bump. Are the pair of RS-1s I currently have on my head the ones that were repaired, Posty? They sound fucking fantastic out of the SquareWave XL. Nope. I bought the pair I sold to you off audiogon maybe a year or two ago. Glad you are enjoying them!
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