I've put together a CD based headphone system. Consisting of an NVA AP10H, Naim CD5si & Grado SR80 headphones.
It actually sounds very good, but can sometimes be a bit aggressive sounding. Mind you, Grado & Naim have a similar ''hard hitting'' presentation to some degree!
But all the musicality, transparency and PRAT is all present.
What benefit will I notice by having a step attenuator on the AP10H?
S.
Headphone Listening
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Re: Headphone Listening
Try to find a Naim CD5,Shane,or some mahogany cups for the Grado's,that combination worked well for me...
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Re: Headphone Listening
Why the much elder CD5, Wallace?wallace wrote:Try to find a Naim CD5,Shane,or some mahogany cups for the Grado's,that combination worked well for me...
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Re: Headphone Listening
It's nowhere near as aggressive in it's presentation.I did use a hicap with mine,which i prefered over the 5i i had before, i sold them all in the end as i couldn't tell the difference between them and a squeezebox touch.The good thing is i didn't lose any money on the Naim gear... 
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Sony Laptop,E-Dac, NVA AP10P, LS3,SSC,Royd Coniston R.Grado RS1
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Re: Headphone Listening
Does the mahogany cups tame down the Grado's slightly over enthusiastic treble?
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Re: Headphone Listening
Yes,i have got some on my SR325i's and they are smoother than the original ally cups.Vibro Labs do them for $80,that's what i have..
Revox B795,,NVA PHONO 1,Teac PD-H500C,Squeezebox Touch,Bushmaster MKII,NVA AP70,LS5,Royd Minstrels i/c's SSC's. .
Sony Laptop,E-Dac, NVA AP10P, LS3,SSC,Royd Coniston R.Grado RS1
Sony Laptop,E-Dac, NVA AP10P, LS3,SSC,Royd Coniston R.Grado RS1