Hey we're on the same boat! I've been refraining from using the Elear with my Bottlehead Crack because it's a technically wrong pairing (OTL + low impedance phones) but I've tested the Elear with a few solid state amp (Magni 2 and Nuforce HA-200), and I still prefer the warm, bassy and lush...

If you have Spotify you can find it here: I listened to it with Spotify premium, not sure if it will make a difference

How did you get your Elear replaced? I contacted Focal but they say I need to deal with Adorama.

Thanks for your thoughts. I was thinking the same as well, I've read that the Jot is pretty neutral so can be a good match for the Elear. DAC wise, I've already have a non-multibit Bifrost. I wonder how that compare to the balanced DAC in the Jot - I'm just drawn to the fact that the Jot DAC is...

Thanks! I think the Jotunheim is a fine choice, especially with the DAC module since you won't need a balanced DAC. I'm also waiting for this amp as well: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24459 - it seems like a good match at least in term of features vs the Jotunheim. Shame I missed the...

Thanks for your suggestion. I've tried it, and it's not very different for me. I left like 70% of the cable coiled up on my desk, so weight from the cable is not an issue. I'll still save up for a nice balanced cable but I need to get a balanced amp first haha. I'm considering getting the...

I'm really interested in this one. I want to get a nice solid state amp and I'm pretty bummed I missed out on the Massdrop x Cavalli Liquid Carbon drop. This might be a good choice, since it has a built in DAC and I assume the DAC module is balanced since it has a balanced output? The Cavalli LC...

I just tested again this morning and I'd like to retract my comment that the Elear has less high than the HD650. It must have been the bass that was drawing me in and made me think this headphone is way darker than it actually is. That or burning in helped a bit. Listening to the two headphones...

That's what I think as well, the Crack is an OTL amp with a 120ohm output impedance after all and the Elear is only 80ohm. Shame I don't have any high-end solid state amp to try the Elear with, but I've ordered a Magni 2. I'll wait for it before deciding, but so far even with the Crack I really...

I've just tried it and applying pressure to the earcup does mitigate the issue a bit. But if I turn it too loud then it will still be there. Probably will listen to mine for a few days and wait for the Magni 2 to come, I want to try it with a solid state amp. I'm still on the fence whether to...

So I just got my pair. I came from the HD650 and currently use both with a non-speedball Crack. The bass extension of the Elear is insane! The dynamic is better than the HD650 as well, but not mind blowing like I thought it would be. The high is... I don't know, lacking compared to the HD650, in...

I am considering one of these for work, how is the isolation and leak? I've heard that planar IEMs leaks more than normal IEMs, and this is important since my workplace is not very noise-tolerant (the guy next to my cube complained when I had my HD555 on, so I had to switch to a M50). Thanks!

I am getting my Elear tomorrow from Adorama and this thread makes me concerned. Maybe I should just return it and wait for the LCD-2C... Either way, have anyone tried the Elear with a Bottlehead Crack? I know it might not be the best pairing in the world but it's what I have right now, and I...

So I have a Bottlehead Crack kit coming and I'm considering upgrading the pot. My question is: is it better to use an established pot (Alps RK27 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/152153122532) or DIY my own stepped attenuator? For the SAI plan to get the parts from eBay...

Yeah I have the HD6XX too, but I don't think I can afford to keep both (the M1060 and the 6XX), and so far I like the M1060 more. I guess I can just resell the build later for cost if I don't like it but I'd appreciate if someone can share their experience.