advice needed: have a friend with a new set of OG Clears. He wants to spend up to $600 on a desktop. Not into pure tubes but hybrid or ss. wants an analog leaning amp but with good detail, solid low bass, and a transparent harmonically rich treble (don't we all). He may also get a HE-6 SE to go with it. IMO his DAC isn't good (Sabre junk). So I told him get a Jot 2, run it in balanced, and snag a Modi MB 2.
I'd get an ifi Zen CAN at this price point and just call it a day - the synergy is very good with the Clear OG. You're only going to get marginal improvement from $300-$600.
Edit --> sorry was behind on the thread. The LP is a great choice - although likely above the $600 budget when you factor in great tubes
Having just switched back to Focal Clear to play the end of The Last Of US Pt 1 yesterday, agree with you. The dynamics and detail punch through like not much else I have.
After 6 hours of use the treble can get fatiguing, but it's good to have the option.
So I have the Utopia and adore it but...somehow, I miss my OG Clear (sold after getting the Utopia). How is this possible?!
It for sure was a better pair for use while working (Utopia too detailed and involving - requires attentive listening). It had an airy quality that was beguiling too, and some of the best bass I've ever heard in an open back. That's not to say it's better or as good as the Utopia at all, but I'm wondering if there's a case for owning both...
So I have the Utopia and adore it but...somehow, I miss my OG Clear (sold after getting the Utopia). How is this possible?!
It for sure was a better pair for use while working (Utopia too detailed and involving - requires attentive listening). It had an airy quality that was beguiling too, and some of the best bass I've ever heard in an open back. That's not to say it's better or as good as the Utopia at all, but I'm wondering if there's a case for owning both...
So I have the Utopia and adore it but...somehow, I miss my OG Clear (sold after getting the Utopia). How is this possible?!
It for sure was a better pair for use while working (Utopia too detailed and involving - requires attentive listening). It had an airy quality that was beguiling too, and some of the best bass I've ever heard in an open back. That's not to say it's better or as good as the Utopia at all, but I'm wondering if there's a case for owning both...
If one gets the chance, since the Elear are discontinued, it's an eye opener. Elear is less harsh on top than both the Clear and Utopia, while having a better punch than Clear. For like around $300 on the used market. No brainer. Elear may even be the strongest in dynamics. Utopia feels over damped while the Clear feels loose in comparison.
If one gets the chance, since the Elear are discontinued, it's an eye opener. Elear is less harsh on top than both the Clear and Utopia, while having a better punch than Clear. For like around $300 on the used market. No brainer. Elear may even be the strongest in dynamics. Utopia feels over damped while the Clear feels loose in comparison.
I had Clear and Elear in house at the same time, and I had a harder time than expected choosing which to keep. If I still had an office setup, I would have kept the Elear for that. Elear with Clear/ZMF pads or if feeling spicy the Sendy Aiva pads really do sound great. I mean, I kept the Clears, but to me they aren't a huge leap up. On my source chain and my ears, YMMV.
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