[ValentineLuke]

That is interesting that it’s marketed as more open. Sonically they are more open/large, but they leak less sound than the previous version which means there’s more dampening by the dust filters.

 

[Alboxhen]

I sing the anthem of providential spontaneity in wait for my pair.

 

[ValentineLuke]

I sing the anthem of providential spontaneity in wait for my pair.

Awesome! Looking forward to your impressions.

 

[HTSkywalker]

I use Loki only for first generation T1 because in need to tune down that spike on high frequencies.

Mostly i use Equalizer APO & Peace. But only if needed.
I dont see anything wrong with using EQ if that helps.

Nothing is wrong if the sound is positively affected to your taste
Am not an advocate of introducing any technical bottleneck within a high end audio chain, that's all coz nothing is totally transparent.

 

[Koren]

has anyone seen clear discoloration like this?

 

[roskodan]

Everyone with a one year chip.

 

[Gamerlingual]

has anyone seen clear discoloration like this?

Yup. It’s Normal

 

[Koren]

Yup. It’s Normal

normal? why? it's dirt, dirt on it isn't it? it only appears on it because its factory color is light gray.

 

[dontfeedphils]

normal? why? it's dirt, dirt on it isn't it? it only appears on it because its factory color is light gray.

It's normal that they discolor with regular use given their light color.

 

[Golyatx]

Anyone heard or have RME ADI 2 DAC with Focal Clear?
Im thinking about it, as now I have something similar to Audio GD R2 R11 (its almost identical sound, but its custom made) and one of my friend told me its BIG upgrade to sound (he had R11 and now ADI).

Wondering how it sounds with Clears. Im still lacking some more transparent/separate sound and this thing should deliver it from what I read.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Switching from an r2r dac you may lose some air and space but you definitely gain imaging and transparency.
I haven't had a DS dac in a while but just switching from the Denafrips Ares to the Schiit Bifrost 2 did exactly that. Still retaining most of the space with a little less air, but gained a ton of transparency with better imaging and placement. The sound is more holographic.

Here's part one of a dac shootout including the dac you're interested in.


Here's part 2.

 

[Alboxhen]

New Focal Clear MG professional YouTube review

 

[Alboxhen]

New impressions:

Reddit - vs Focal Clear

Reddit - Another impression

Will be updated with impressions/review soon. Says he spent a few hours comparing and contrasting between Focal Clear and Mg pro at Audi46

 

[DivineCurrent]

I got a Clear MG Pro coming in tomorrow, I have the regular Clear Pro as well to compare. I'll post my first thoughts on here.

 

[bcaulf17]

I got a Clear MG Pro coming in tomorrow, I have the regular Clear Pro as well to compare. I'll post my first thoughts on here.

Looking forward to it!