[umbalito]

Any thoughts on this?

Although I believe the Swing just came out, so not very many people probably have 'em yet.

I've been eyeing a C2C because of all the press here, plus it's pretty much right within the max of my budget. But then I saw the Swing at pretty much the same price, and since I own a 2Move, and actually quite like the crossfeed feature I'm wondering how it would compare to the C2-C.

This'll be paired with a Keces DA-151 USB DAC. Any opinions? Is the C2-C going to be that much better?

I'm currently using the amp section of a Dared MP-5, and I think both the Swing and C2C are going to be fairly substantial upgrades, or not?

Cans will 'soon' be K701's or DT880's. Currently AKG K271's for now.

Thanks!!

 

[soidera]

how about ef1 ? some say good match for k701 and in the same price tag

 

[DarKu]

i would choose the Swing, Jan's amp are top notch when comes to SQ and build quality

 

[tim3320070]

Take a look inside the C-2C and compare componentry to the Swing. Not that that means better SQ necessarily but.....Also, I bet there will be a few C-2C's for sale once the Phoenix comes out.

 

[musicmaker]

have you looked into the KICAS Caliente ?

 

[Toby M]

I just got brave and ordered the C-2C after considering the Meier Arietta/Swing, KICAS, and a couple of others.

The C-2C is quite new but gets very good reviews. It's also on sale until tomorrow. Right now its $335 plus shipping, tomorrow it will jump to probably $4##. So you can't really go wrong, you shouldn't lose much if you decide to resell it later given the impending price jump. At least that was my excuse

Now I just need an excuse for a DAC upgrade... perhaps to "unleash the C-2C's full potential" when I get it?

**Edit**

Should add that the sale is an introductary promotion thing, not an end of life thing or anything like that.

 

[Currawong]

Have you seen Skylab's review of the C2C? It mentions the KICAS and EF1.

 

[csh08]

I understand from Audio-gd that the C-2C is staying at $335 after 1 June

 

[K3cT]

Staying at $335 actually gives it an unprecedented value... Nice move, Kingwa.

 

[Skorpitarius]

I'm curious about getting the C2C or Phoenix and running the digital line out from my sound card ... I have a Compass now but of course , i'm real curious to hear an upgrade from that ...

 

[K3cT]

There isn't any point getting the Phoenix if you don't run your headphone balanced is it?

 

[Nuvolari]

I am searching for a new amp, Is in the same range the Head Canamp? Which amp is the EF1?
Thank you for replies.

 

[Currawong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skorpitarius /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm curious about getting the C2C or Phoenix and running the digital line out from my sound card ... I have a Compass now but of course , i'm real curious to hear an upgrade from that ...

I'm guessing you know that neither the C2C nor Phoenix have DACs in them? I'd say you need a very good DAC to go with a Phoenix.

Nuvolari: Search for "Head Direct EF1".

 

[Nuvolari]

Thanxs mr currawong, Which advantage have an hybrid amp over SS?
Is a good matching (EF1, C2C, I appreciate other alternatives) for DT880 and Grado cans?
I know that are very different models (low impedance and medium impedance headphone) but I am completely lost to buy a new amp. (Now I use a Little dot MKII for DT880pro and SR80, and I will buy Grado RS1 in future)

Thank you

 

[Skorpitarius]

Man, i'd realy like to 'audition' to the Phoenix and other Audio-gd gear and do side by side with Compass ...