Unfortunatelly I couldn't try the Clarus, just I tryed a Contra combo. I don't like so mutch this combo amp. It has very natural sound with URB, but somhow weak, I could not belive it can produce 400 watt of power as AI says on the web, but very portable. The EQ doesint very capable. Unfortunately I still dont know how sounds the Clarus head with a good speaker. I only know I need more power, attack, tightness than what the Contra combo can do. Maybe the Clarus can do.