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Interesting. Might get this for my FD5 and see how it feels.

Congrats. Please share your impressions!!! Mine should be here Friday. So excited.

EDIT: Oh, you don’t actually have them???

I got too excited when I saw the pics to think clearly. lol

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Gahahaha! Yes you were too excited. If it is really better in every way, I don’t mind buying a pair. I can keep my current CP100 as a backup. And here I am, suppose to get the E1000 tomorrow :joy:

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@Rikudou_Goku Some of my new photography stuff at play…

I have more coming in tomorrow (my soft box light & stage) but wanted to start taking pictures of some items I want to sell.

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With what you have (BF2 + RNHP) the Clear or Clear MG should be a very noticeable upgrade from the Elex (different sound sig though since it’s a lot more neutral). I’ve had the exactly same setup, though I sold the Elex and returned the MG because I didn’t prefer the smoother treble and bass but I can definitely see the appeal for many. Typically it’s on a more entry setup that the Elex will sound more similar to a Clear, and because Elex has a W-shaped more fun tuning so the neutrality of the Clear puts some people off. Anyway this is an IEM thread but do post some stuff on the MG thread if I or anyone else could be of anymore help.

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Damn, impressive.

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bro…
I love it how you automatically assumed he was going to buy them :rofl:

I am the “many” you just mentioned. :slight_smile: The Clear MG is for me. Sooo happy with it when it comes to headphones.

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@Resolution :v:

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Yes I’m aware, I followed your progression here and there in the forum. Like I said I think the MG is tuned more sophisticatedly as it’s got smoother treble and bass (also better extension) but personally it’s a bit too inoffensive for my taste. I also perceive it to have a slightly smaller stage and a more intimate presentation of sound for some reason. In the end I preferred the OG as it’s got a little bit more spice (which i understand might be a tad harsh or metallic for some). Having listened to the MG I can completely understand why you didn’t like it on BF2+Jot 2 or BF2+A90 (I’ve owned all these), as I didn’t even like it on BF2+RNHP which has really good synergy with OG Clear. My guess is the MG has a less analytical and transparent tuning (it’s still very neutral and transparent having said that) and can benefit from a dryer, more analytical source so no doubt you like it more on D90SE+A90. But personally my pick would be something like the Little Labs Monotor with maybe again BF2 (Since the A90 is in fact quite smooth to my ears and the BF2 will make it sound less transparent whereas the Monotor is even more analytical, despite measurements, I know) so this time the BF2 would pair better than with A90 or Jot 2.

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Thanks!

The stage and light I know are going to help a lot. Especially with cleanup…

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I have sensitive/wimpy ears.

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As @Resolution pointed out, expensive DACs are probably the last thing you should purchase, DACs are already the least important gear in your entire chain and if you are already coming from a very good DAC, chances are you will regret the investment.

I would personally use that money to get different / better headphones, i mean, there is lots of room to improve over the Elex for example. If you are uncertain about a Clear there is all sorts of Audezes and Hifimans worth checking out, just my 2 cents.

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Is this on Aliexpress? Can you provide the link to this product? Aliexpress doesn’t find this product here…

Once you get to that level of dac, they start getting equally as important as the amplifier, there’s lots of people in that sort of dac range that would confirm this too.

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Sure i agree, no question a good quality DAC is important when you reach a certain level on your amp and headphones, but the question is if an upgrade from an already excellent $700 DAC is noticeable/worth it?
I would personally only think about upgrading a good DAC such as the Bifrost if i had already found ALL the headphones i want, and then settled on the perfect AMP.
EDIT: of course if you have the money to spare then no need to keep reasoning every aspect of the hobby, lol

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From what I’ve heard from people that have done the jump, it’s a surprisingly large jump (I guess you’d hope so for the price :joy:).

I’m hoping to do something like that myself soon, although it’ll be to the p6 pro so wouldn’t be that tier of desktop dac

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I just did exactly that. If you’re ever interested in why, I’d be happy to explain.

Yes i am interested, you got yourself a Topping D90, right? Those two cost roughly the same price though