Comments on Profile Post by HotRatSalad

Funny thing is I've had an Elex that sounds killer out DNA Sonett2 @ 28ohms. Elex is also amazing out of Pietus Maximus. Figured I'd get Clear finally, don't really love it out pi max, but man Jotunheim 2 wtf perfect synergy for me. Didn't expect it to go this way.

I've had the same two pairings that I've been happy with for awhile now... Lynx E22 > GMB > Jot2 Clear & SW51+ Auteur. I can imagine the BF2 > Jot2 > Clear is a nice combo!

At the same time if I plug Elex into Jot 2 I am not happy, back into Pietus Maximus and all is well. Clear is pretty damn good out Sonett2 11ohm setting as well. Need more time with that one.

The sale price of the Elex does look tempting...

Elex for 399 is incredible IMO. Just make sure you try as many amps as possible, it really makes a difference. Elex is more hairy and spikey in the highs and can get shrieky or shouty. Pietus maximus straightens that all out for me, but Elex is pretty perfect out my Sonett2. No special tubes all cheap new production stuff.

Does the gain on Pi Max or Jot change anything for you with the Elex or Ckear?

Not really I still prefer Elex in Pi Max and Clear in Jot 2 regardless of gain. I prefer Jot 2 on low gain though for sure.