[Soundizer]

My set up. Cannot decide on DAC/AMP.
maybe iFi Diablo?

 

[PluckinTones]

iFi Diablo?

If portability is not as Important for you, the clarity of the RME ADI-2 FS (or Pro FS) match perfectly with the voicing of the Clear MG.

 

[Soundizer]

If portability is not as Important for you, the clarity of the RME ADI-2 FS (or Pro FS) match perfectly with the voicing of the Clear MG.

Yes was considering it, but a review stated it is a bit analytical for brighter headphones? What do you think?

 

[GGSuperMe]

Yes was considering it, but a review stated it is a bit analytical for brighter headphones? What do you think?

The Clear Mg for the most part is a warm headphone and I find it benefits from brighter sources. The nice thing with the RME is it has a 5 band parametric eq. I have to eq my clear mg to enjoy as I find the treble to dark for me.

 

[PluckinTones]

Yes was considering it, but a review stated it is a bit analytical for brighter headphones? What do you think?

I think it depends on the perspective, for me "warmer" sounding DAC/AMP's have a "sound" where the ADI-2 Pro FS falls into the transparent category. I have no trouble using the RME with brighter Beyerdynamic's for example, but I usually EQ them as I find that bright headphones alter the timber of acoustic instruments too much for my liking.

 

[iFi audio]

maybe iFi Diablo?

All I can say is that it would work

 

[Soundizer]

All I can say is that it would work

Can you recommend a 4pin xlr to 4.4 adapter as i like to use the Clear MG stock XLR cable to Diablo.

 

[JezR]

Can you recommend a 4pin xlr to 4.4 adapter as i like to use the Clear MG stock XLR cable to Diablo.

Hi,
I ordered one of these from Amazon UK,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MNMNP3K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps.

 

[iFi audio]

I ordered one of these from Amazon UK,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MNMNP3K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps.

Mhm, this would work @Soundizer

For anything fancier I'd ask @Matez .

 

[Soundizer]

Thank you - have ordered that 4.4 adapter.

now just need to decide between Diablo and iDSD Neo to drive Focal Clear MG. I cannot find any comparison posts on them. Diablo sounds incredible as had on loan but couldn’t buy at the time. A remote control is very convenient which iDSD Neo has especially as i will connect to a TV optical out.

most important is which is best for sound quality in driving my Focal Clear MG via 4.4headphone output.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

My set up. Cannot decide on DAC/AMP.
maybe iFi Diablo?

what do you want to improve for Clear MG from this set up?

 

[Soundizer]

what do you want to improve for Clear MG from this set up?

Get a DAC/AMP. i did have the DIABLO which sounds massively better then the Apple dongle

 

[iFi audio]

Get a DAC/AMP. i did have the DIABLO which sounds massively better then the Apple dongle

I can only agree here, the difference is rather massive

It's not even about our own product, but rather how well Focals scale with amps and DACs.

 

[loopfreak]

Mg's sensitivity is exemplary, and if it makes sense, investment in a good DAC first would yield with much better results then with a "great" amp.

RME and Soekris all in one solutions come to my mind, but surely, there are others.

 

[Soundizer]

Mg's sensitivity is exemplary, and if it makes sense, investment in a good DAC first would yield with much better results then with a "great" amp.

RME and Soekris all in one solutions come to my mind, but surely, there are others.

Does it matter that RME does not have balanced headphone output?