Grado GS1000i headphones - best headphone amp

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Hi I have just purchased a pair of Grado GS1000i headphones
and although still running in, they are as good as I hoped and can’t wait until
fully run in.

My query is I use them with a Creek OBH-21SE Headphone
Amplifier and although I like it I wondered if I upgraded to a better headphone
amp would I get an even better performance from the Grado’s?

I have no idea what amp to look for and my budget would be
£1000 max.

Has anyone used these fabulous headphones with a better amp
than the Creek? also how do people find these headphones?

I must admit I'm not after a small incremental benefit but
something that would undoubtedly boost performance.

Cheers all Jez

 

[idc]

Hi Jez, you lucky person you. One day I want those Grados! Your question is very particular and may not get much in the way of a response here. You may wish to look at specialist head-fi sites for more information. What I can say is that the Musical Fidleity X-CANV8P will drive anything and sounds great with my SR80s, and What Hifi rate the Lehmann headphone amps. Both come well under your budget. How much better, or not than the Creek, I can't say. Are you in a position to take your cans to a dealer who stocks MF and/or Lehmann amps?