Well I have found my way and I have made my decision.
I visited my local McIntosh dealer a few days ago to order the McIntosh MHA200 headphone amplifier. As I have said throughout this thread, I’m a Mac loyalist and this was pretty much a foregone conclusion. (See my virtual system). He is also a Grado headphone dealer so I started by auditioning the RS1x headphones. I listened undisturbed for a little over an hour. No point in going further. I bought them on the spot. I found them to be just what I was looking for. And comfortable! I wear eyeglasses and have always found headphones uncomfortable. Always. Not these!
Anyway, the phones were in stock and I should have the amp in about a week or so. Thanks to all who responded. I appreciate your guidance.
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.
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