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Grado RA-1 headphone amp A/C Powered

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  • $450.00

GRADO RA-1 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER - A/C POWERED

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The Absolute Sound 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Editor's Choice Award Winner

The A/C powered Grado Reference RA-1 Headphone Amp is designed for state-of-the-art performance specifically to play Grados. It will allow you to hear your Grado headphones like never before. Machined from a solid block of mahogany and measures 5" wide, 5 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall and weighing 12 oz, the RA-1 is compact and looks great. Just like all Grados, the RA-1 sounds warm, smooth, full-bodied, rich and non-fatiguing.

Now you can really hear your Grado headphones.

Features:
100-230 VAC input voltage
Solid Mahogany body
Compact size: HWD 1.5 x 5 x 5.5 inches
Weight: 12 oz
Inputs: RCA (Pr)
Outputs: 1/4" Headphone Jack
Input Impedance: 100kΩ
Output Impedance: 32Ω
Output Power: 300mW
Exquisite Grado sound quality
One-year manufacturer's warranty.

What people say about the Grado RA-1 headphone amp

"With a tube-like rendering of timbre and a sweet, relaxed sound, the Grado RA-1 makes extended headphone listening a joy. Although battery-driven, the RA-1 is more at home in your equipment rack or on your desk than out on the road. A beautiful wooden case finishes off this gem."
- Reviewed By Robert Harley / The Absolute Sound

"With the Grado Reference RA1 handling the amplification, music was rendered truer, clearer, and more life-like than I had ever imagined was possible." Willie Gluckstern, Audio Magazine

"This is such a nice job of product engineering by John Grado, I think it earns a nomination for "Dudely Product of the Year Award."" Charles (His Dudeliness) Hollander, Positive Feedback

"Listening to my RS1's through the Grado RA1 headphone amp is like listening to a live performance, it puts you right there." Mark Rivera, Saxophonist with the Billy Joel Band

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The little stylus that could..and then some!

When I got this I thought I had overspent and had just paid 150 bucks for the 70 dollar model with a stylus guard. I was hoping for the best, expecting mehh, and got the closest to sonic nirvana I've yet to experience! I am simply a music lover, I haven't the experience or the budget to be an audiophile , but wow this little cartridge can sing! I have the carbon fidelity, the nss divine, this is noticeably better even to my untrained ears. If you are using the at3600 cartridge, strongly consider this stylus before you change to a different cartridge. It really is that good!

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D51 type stylus works fine

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Arrived well packed although I was concerned that it didn’t have the little cover over the needle that a new stylus often has. But once installed it sounded good!

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Belt is more robust than old belt. Highly recommended.

Giant Killer

If you have an OM body, base or Super, you owe it to yourself to get this stylus. It plays WAY above its price range! I am still breaking it in, but wow! On new vinyl it is dead quiet. No pops, background noise or hisses. Plays music from top to bottom without me missing any midrange.
I have 3 different versions of these, shure n75ed2, at 3600l, now this ortofon version which could become my favorite. Buy these and get a good phono stage ( I am using an old nad 7140) and stop worrying about expensive cartridges! An absolute jem!