Grado RA 1 Headphone Amp Stereophile Product of the Year Award

Positive Feedback
"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

Billy Joel Band
"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

After years of relying on other equipment to drive Grado headphones, you can now listen and enjoy headphones through our new Grado Reference Headphone Amp, the RA1. Designed for state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play Grados, the new RA-1 will allow you to hear your headphones like never before. This new amp is machined from a solid block of mahogany and measures 5" wide, 5 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall and weighs in at 12 oz. Two 9-Volt batteries will drive the amp for 40 to 50 hours of listening pleasure. And the sound? Just like all Grados: warm, smooth, full-bodied, non-fatiguing and rich. Hook it up to any line source (portable or in-home) and drive your Grado headphones to their full potential.

The Legacy Continues... & Product Warranty Coverage
Grado, one of the oldest family owned companies in the Audio Industry, has for almost half a century been the leaders in design engineering for the high-end audio and recording industries.

GRADO, ONE OF THE OLDEST FAMILY OWNED COMPANIES IN THE AUDIO INDUSTRY
In 2003 Grado will celebrate 50 years of manufacturing products that offer top value to the consumer.

Forbes Magazine Article UP & COMERS Grado Labs
After working for his uncle since the age of 12, John Grado finally took over the business five years ago.

Features, Specifications, Review Quotes Of Grado RS1 Headphone
The sound was at once more immediate, clearer, and more refined than I recalled from speaker listening.

Superior Design & Precision Fabrication Of Grado Headphones
Grado headphones are the antithesis of mass production, as each Grado headphone is hand-assembled and closely scrutinized to meet full performance specifications in the U.S.A.

Variations Between Grado Headphone Models
The following list will provide a simple comparison to step you through the top features that separate the different models.

Grado Headphone Literature PDF

Reviews Of Grado RA1 Headphone
After years of relying on other equipment to drive Grado headphones, you can now listen and enjoy headphones through our new Grado Reference Headphone Amp, the RA-1. Designed for state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play Grados, the new RA-1 will allow you to hear your headphones like never before.