Really the best way to decide is to listen. I have been developing my current headphone system seriously for two decades. It is incredible, far superior to other systems I have heard or put together. (see my virtual systems) The amp, by the way is $6.5K and worth every penny... I have tried a dozen amps or more. The Mac headphone amp is highly regarded. I use Sennheiser headphones. Grado makes great headphones, if you like the Mac sound... sounds like you are heading down the right path.
I’m lost. Help me find my way
I’m adding a headphone setup to my all McIntosh system. It’s shown in the virtual systems section. In short, it’s a HT system and the processor/preamp doesn’t have a headphone jack.
My local dealer, who I have worked with since 1977, is recommending the McIntosh MHA200 amp and the Grado RS1x HP’s. I’m a Mac guy all the way since my first real system back in 70’s. I know nothing about Grado although everything I’ve seen gives them high marks. I respect and trust my dealer and will probably go with it unless I find the Grado phones uncomfortable or poor sounding after trying them.
But I would welcome any first hand knowledge of either of these products. Thanks in advance.