Focal Clear headphones
Mar 13, 2020 at 6:27 PM Post #6,826 of 12,501
this focal clear is my choice for my new cans - and the next step is the amplifier . so far people here like the hugo and hugo2 , some like the ifi micro idsd , some like the combo dac/amp like questyle cma400i /600i, CMA12 and the RME ADI . i wonder what other amps are worth looking for that will have good synergy with the clears .
 
Mar 13, 2020 at 9:37 PM Post #6,827 of 12,501
There are many good pairings....

Schiit Lyr 3, and a Schiit Bifrost 2 Multibit...excellent. I use this daily.
THX AAA 887 Monoprice. ($400)
Hagerman Audio Tuba ($649)
Bottlehead Mainline
Schitt Jotenheim

I have 14 head amps and these all work wonderfully...
Alex
 
Mar 13, 2020 at 10:06 PM Post #6,828 of 12,501
this focal clear is my choice for my new cans - and the next step is the amplifier . so far people here like the hugo and hugo2 , some like the ifi micro idsd , some like the combo dac/amp like questyle cma400i /600i, CMA12 and the RME ADI . i wonder what other amps are worth looking for that will have good synergy with the clears .
I like mine on my Burson Conductor 3X or my Cavalli Liquid Carbon 2.0. They both have a hint of warmth that blends very well with the highly detailed Clears. The LC 2.0 is warmer sounding with a bassier low end. I loved this amp with the Utopia’s when I had them. It’s just as great with the Clears. The Conductor 3X is all about getting the most out your headphones while still being musical. It’s a fantastic, powerful, yet underrated amp that no one is talking about.
 
Mar 15, 2020 at 5:24 AM Post #6,829 of 12,501
I have my Clears on my Questyle 12 CMA and love the pairing a lot.
Next week though I will receive the Corda Soul dac/amp by Jan Meier for a home trial.
I will report back here with my impressions.
I have read that some people even prefer the Corda Soul above the Chord Hugo TT2.
 
Mar 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM Post #6,830 of 12,501
AudioAdvisor sells a "pair" of replacement Clear pads for $100. Think they really mean a single pad?

It clearly says "pair" in two separate places in the item's description. Ever skeptical, I called, and the nice customer support lady kind of chuckled when I asked because it seemed so obvious. She said it should come with two pads. I ordered a single "pair" for $100. Has anyone else ordered pads from there?
 
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Mar 17, 2020 at 5:15 PM Post #6,831 of 12,501
I just spoke to Joe at Audio advisor, these are real Focal Earpads according to him, they are NOT in stock but he said he would be getting them soon. I ordered a pair...
Free shipping just add sales tax, no charge until they are shipped.

We shall see!
Alex
 
Mar 17, 2020 at 5:41 PM Post #6,834 of 12,501
OTL amps and the Focals are not a good match....most OTL amps typically state, ie Bottlehead Crack etc...(I have this amp as well) are spec'd for headphones that are 120+ ohms impedance and higher....the BH Mainline is a good match but its not OTL.
 
Mar 17, 2020 at 6:04 PM Post #6,840 of 12,501
I just ordered ear pads from audio advisor as well. I hope they turn out okay. $100 is a much more reasonable price.
 

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