[Marlowe]

I've had two pairs of Elex (the left channel of the balanced cable on the first failed after less than two months and, although I requested a replacement of the cable only, MD's policy required a replacement of the entire package--in fact, they shipped me the new one before I even sent back the old). No clipping problem with either on my normal relatively loud listening. I also tested both pairs by playing Why So Serious from The Dark Knight soundtrack, notorious for causing the clipping problem on the Elex, at skull splitting volume without a problem.

 

[B0NES]

Glad to hear, fam! I pulled the trigger. Dropped the extra dough for the 2 year warranty instead of going for second ownership. Looking forward to it!

 

[BobJS]

Don't know my decibel level but l listen at a moderate level ... a bit louder than some and lower than many. I never heard any clipping.

 

[antdroid]

Here’s an EQ I’ve been working on for the Focal Elex. It’s really meant to be used with the Monolith THX-AAA Balanced Amp since it uses a combination of shelf EQ for the low frequencies and parametric for the treble.

 

[wje]

Here’s an EQ I’ve been working on for the Focal Elex. It’s really meant to be used with the Monolith THX-AAA Balanced Amp since it uses a combination of shelf EQ for the low frequencies and parametric for the treble.

Excellent. Which EQ program are you using? I didn't recognize the interface. Thanks.

 

[antdroid]

Excellent. Which EQ program are you using? I didn't recognize the interface. Thanks.

This is Room EQ Wizard (REW). It's not an EQ but a measurement and analysis tool for audio. I use it to predict my headphone's response to EQ.

 

[B0NES]

I've had two pairs of Elex (the left channel of the balanced cable on the first failed after less than two months and, although I requested a replacement of the cable only, MD's policy required a replacement of the entire package--in fact, they shipped me the new one before I even sent back the old). No clipping problem with either on my normal relatively loud listening. I also tested both pairs by playing Why So Serious from The Dark Knight soundtrack, notorious for causing the clipping problem on the Elex, at skull splitting volume without a problem.

I currently have a Mimby+Magni 2U. My Elex is getting here on Monday as well as a Liquid Carbon X. Out of your DAC/amp combos, which has been your favorite so far with the Elex?

Any other DAC/amp suggestions from others are welcome! I prefer to run it with the balanced cable. But I’ve also read about OTL actually being great with the warm tube sound smoothing out the Elex and pairing nicely. Considering getting a Loxjie P20 or Bottlehead Crack.

 

[BobJS]

I currently have a Mimby+Magni 2U. My Elex is getting here on Monday as well as a Liquid Carbon X. Out of your DAC/amp combos, which has been your favorite so far with the Elex?

Any other DAC/amp suggestions from others are welcome! I prefer to run it with the balanced cable. But I’ve also read about OTL actually being great with the warm tube sound smoothing out the Elex and pairing nicely. Considering getting a Loxjie P20 or Bottlehead Crack.

I am using and loving just this combination -- elex with Liquid Carbon X. Fantastic. Feeding from Grace Design m920.

 

[B0NES]

I am using and loving just this combination -- elex with Liquid Carbon X. Fantastic. Feeding from Grace Design m920.

Great to hear!! I’m excited

 

[robo24]

I currently have a Mimby+Magni 2U. My Elex is getting here on Monday as well as a Liquid Carbon X. Out of your DAC/amp combos, which has been your favorite so far with the Elex?

Any other DAC/amp suggestions from others are welcome! I prefer to run it with the balanced cable. But I’ve also read about OTL actually being great with the warm tube sound smoothing out the Elex and pairing nicely. Considering getting a Loxjie P20 or Bottlehead Crack.

Sounds pretty great to me with the Loxjie P20 and Topping D10 using balanced. Awaiting a Massdrop SMSL SU-8 to have balanced into the Loxjie. As is, I like it as much as using my Mojo or Woo WA7 with the Elex.

 

[B0NES]

Sounds pretty great to me with the Loxjie P20 and Topping D10 using balanced. Awaiting a Massdrop SMSL SU-8 to have balanced into the Loxjie. As is, I like it as much as using my Mojo or Woo WA7 with the Elex.

Sounds awesome! I’ve also had my eye on the SMSL SU-8 for the balanced output.

 

[B0NES]

Sounds pretty great to me with the Loxjie P20 and Topping D10 using balanced. Awaiting a Massdrop SMSL SU-8 to have balanced into the Loxjie. As is, I like it as much as using my Mojo or Woo WA7 with the Elex.

Also, I’ve never run a fully balanced setup before. Any suggestions on an affordable balanced cable between the dac and amp?

 

[441879]

I currently have a Mimby+Magni 2U. My Elex is getting here on Monday as well as a Liquid Carbon X. Out of your DAC/amp combos, which has been your favorite so far with the Elex?

Any other DAC/amp suggestions from others are welcome! I prefer to run it with the balanced cable. But I’ve also read about OTL actually being great with the warm tube sound smoothing out the Elex and pairing nicely. Considering getting a Loxjie P20 or Bottlehead Crack.

Make sure if you go OTL that the output resistance is less than 8 ohms or you’re going to get a boost in bass around 50 hz. This may be desirable, but just be aware.

 

[PopZeus]

I currently have a Mimby+Magni 2U. My Elex is getting here on Monday as well as a Liquid Carbon X. Out of your DAC/amp combos, which has been your favorite so far with the Elex?

Any other DAC/amp suggestions from others are welcome! I prefer to run it with the balanced cable. But I’ve also read about OTL actually being great with the warm tube sound smoothing out the Elex and pairing nicely. Considering getting a Loxjie P20 or Bottlehead Crack.

I think the Elex sounds great with Audio-gd gear, especially their R2R DACs. So, the R2R-11 (which only has a single-ended amp) would be a solid combo pick on which to build a balanced amp offshoot chain. The R-28, which is entirely balanced, is my endgame combo that I'm saving up for.

 

[robo24]

Also, I’ve never run a fully balanced setup before. Any suggestions on an affordable balanced cable between the dac and amp?

I got these. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KO8VY4O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1