The HC4 is not completely out classed by the Elite.How would you compare the hc4 to the Elite?
The HC4 has more lower midrange and a wetter bass with more over hang.
Detail wise they are both similar but the stage is different.
The Elite is more up front and wider.
The HC4 is set back like your 5-6 rows back and the stage is narrower.
The sense of air is greater with the Elite and it seems too be faster.
HC4 is more laid back
Stage depth and layering is better on the Elite
Both great at what they do.
If you can find a HC4 at a good price I would say buy it.
HC4 with the PA10 pairs very well.
This would give some expensive daps a run.
The Elite with a Vorzuge Pure ii+ is just a step up.
Mojo 2 with Vorzuge Pure ii+ another step up and I would say very near or slightly better than a Hugo 2.
It’s been 4+ years since I owned a Hugo 2 so going from old memory.
These are all fantastic sounding devices.
It just a matter of what you prefer.
Just my take as usual.
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