RA1 vs Bellari Audio HA543
The HA543's power @ 8ω is 0.326W against the RA1's 0.3W, its input impedance 10Ω against 100Ω, and its weight 0.45 kg (1 lbs) against 0.34 kg (1 lbs). Both share height (38 mm).
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The Grado RA1 Reference Headphone Amplifier enhances the performance of Grado headphones with its warm, smooth, full-bodied, and non-fatiguing sound signature. Machined from a solid block of mahogany, it features a compact design and is optimized for line-level sources. The AC-powered version uses 100-230 VAC input with an outboard power supply, while the battery-powered variant runs on two 9-volt batteries for 40-50 hours. Both deliver state-of-the-art amplification particularly synergistic with Grado cans, though effective with others. A high-gain RA1-HG variant exists for headphones over 100 ohms. Now discontinued by Grado Labs.
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The HA543's power @ 8ω is 0.326W against the RA1's 0.3W, its input impedance 10Ω against 100Ω, and its weight 0.45 kg (1 lbs) against 0.34 kg (1 lbs). Both share height (38 mm).
The HA160's power @ 8ω is 0.65W against the RA1's 0.3W, its output impedance 60Ω against 32Ω, its input impedance 47000Ω against 100Ω, and its weight 5.5 kg (12 lbs) against 0.34 kg (1 lbs).
The Maestro SE's output impedance is 22Ω against the RA1's 32Ω, its height 60 mm against 38 mm, its width 170 mm against 127 mm, and its depth 230 mm against 140 mm.
The A70 Pro's output impedance is 0.1Ω against the RA1's 32Ω, its input impedance 20000Ω against 100Ω, its height 48 mm against 38 mm, and its depth 176 mm against 140 mm.
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