[erlik]

Hello all,

I think the time has come for me to move beyond my trusty PA2V2 to something better (and I need a second amp anyway because I am fed up moving mine from work to home each day).

The 2 amps I am considering are the iBasso P1 and C&C. They both cost roughly the same once postage is factored in and both seems to have roughly the same size. Both also had great review on these forums, which is making the choice difficult. The iBasso also seems to come with a better "free" mini to mini cable (looks better than my current cable) but it may be looks only. The amp would be used mainly with my ultrasone 2200, Philips 895 and KSC75.

Here is what I am looking for:

- Decent battery life (at least 20 hours).
- Powerfull but not overpowering bass.
- Clear highs and mids.
- detail and sounstage are also important.
- Good build quality is of course a plus for something portable

advice from anybody who has heard one or preferably both of these amps would greatly help.

 

[Gonz]

Well, I like the C&C, and I'd say its definitely smaller, so more portable.

 

[erlik]

From the pictures I didn't realise the C&C was smaller but after looking better it seems you are right. Definitely a point in favor of the C&C.

Currently the C&C is ahead, it seems to be a more popular amp than the iBasso, but that's maybe because the iBaso is only availlable on ebay while I can buy the C&C from headdb. That's also a good point in favor of C&C as this reduces the risk of fraud.

 

[Gonz]

You really don't need to worry about fraud on either.

 

[yourtoys7]

I'd say C&C box, even this is my 1st amp. but very happy with it. It ran about 35-40hr just as it came, will see what happens after 1st charge.

 

[erlik]

I think I'll go for the C&C. it seems a lot of peoples like it and it is more portable than the P1.

 

[freeone-j]

Erlik, I think you've made a wise choice. I never heard the P1, but I believe you'll be happy with the C & C Box, just make sure that you burn it in. I believe this amp will be showing up in alot of members' signature.

 

[supermite]

Quote:

Originally Posted by erlik /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I'll go for the C&C. it seems a lot of peoples like it and it is more portable than the P1.

I do love my C&C, but then again I'm looking forward to receiving my iBasso P1

 

[theory_87]

well, i came from ldm+ to pa2v2 and now C&C... C&C will be a good one with no hiss and huge sound stage...

 

[supermite]

Yeah and the C&C has this very smooth, immersive presentation that makes me forget about everything else but the music

Other users have ranked the P1 as equal to the C&C or even better, we shall see...

 

[erlik]

I Pulled the trigger on the C&C this morning.

I don't think I'll be disapointed

 

[jdimitri]

Good choice
Never heard the basso, but the CC is very very nice for its price
I find the soundstage switch fascinating.. but i don't think i'd use any of the switches though

 

[supermite]

I also leave all the switches off even though I find all of them well done..