Introducing Lotoo PAW Gold
Apr 24, 2016 at 7:26 AM Post #2,161 of 4,765
   
At the risk of sounding like a noob, I've yet to hear a 9018 equipped DAC/DAP that 'does it' for me. It must be a hard DAC to implement perfectly as simpler devices utilising it tend to sound harsh/digital, yet some of the best stuff around still use it.
 
Whats your favourite IEM pairing with the PG?
 
Moral of the story: I'll stick to my PG for the foreseeable future 
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I have to say ever since calyx M I have faith in Sabre DAC, it is just the people who implement them seem to tune them differently. To me calyx M brought the best out of 9018. It is because of them I am looking into a new exciting product which is partially based on 9018, the WMP-D2. 
 
With PG I enjoy using Kaede II however I do have other favourites but whenever I get asked about PG favourite pairing for some reason kaedee II always comes in my mind right away.
 
Lately I am craving for better UI this is why I am still in this hobby, and it has nothing to do with me not wanting to admit I have an audio addiction. Sometimes when I think of all the money I spend on this hobby, that cold sweat almost sets on my forehead -_-
 
Moral is enjoy the music, dont look into gears. I have been rocking Alien and PSB M4U4 for almost two weeks, I am liking it so much I dont really care for anything else to listen to currently. 
 
Apr 24, 2016 at 9:41 AM Post #2,162 of 4,765
  I have to say ever since calyx M I have faith in Sabre DAC, it is just the people who implement them seem to tune them differently. To me calyx M brought the best out of 9018. It is because of them I am looking into a new exciting product which is partially based on 9018, the WMP-D2. 
 
With PG I enjoy using Kaede II however I do have other favourites but whenever I get asked about PG favourite pairing for some reason kaedee II always comes in my mind right away.
 
Lately I am craving for better UI this is why I am still in this hobby, and it has nothing to do with me not wanting to admit I have an audio addiction. Sometimes when I think of all the money I spend on this hobby, that cold sweat almost sets on my forehead -_-
 
Moral is enjoy the music, dont look into gears. I have been rocking Alien and PSB M4U4 for almost two weeks, I am liking it so much I dont really care for anything else to listen to currently. 

 
You always find the strangest stuff, I'd never heard of the WMP-D2, looks great though...
Never heard the Kaeda (any of them) but the price just puts me off them for some reason. What is the signature like, can you compare to any well known IEMs, I own the K10 and Maverick, used to have Angie and Savant...
I have no requests on UI, I can use anything. I used the X5 and X3, both Gen1, without any problems and if I was to compare the Onkyo or the ZX2 with the PG, I actually prefer the PG because it's so fast and so simple. 
 
I've heard good things about the Shozy but wasn't impressed at all by the PSB, especially considering the price. Any thoughts on the AKT8ie? You seem to like single dynamic drivers :wink:
 
Apr 24, 2016 at 10:18 AM Post #2,163 of 4,765
   
You always find the strangest stuff, I'd never heard of the WMP-D2, looks great though...
Never heard the Kaeda (any of them) but the price just puts me off them for some reason. What is the signature like, can you compare to any well known IEMs, I own the K10 and Maverick, used to have Angie and Savant...
I have no requests on UI, I can use anything. I used the X5 and X3, both Gen1, without any problems and if I was to compare the Onkyo or the ZX2 with the PG, I actually prefer the PG because it's so fast and so simple. 
 
I've heard good things about the Shozy but wasn't impressed at all by the PSB, especially considering the price. Any thoughts on the AKT8ie? You seem to like single dynamic drivers :wink:

I promise I will answer tomorrow, i need to listen to the Kaede again, I to this day cannot figure out their signature. They are truly transparent, they produce good music when the music is good. 
 
I better sleep now, its midnight here, will reply back tomorrow :)
 
Apr 25, 2016 at 1:41 AM Post #2,164 of 4,765
Hi Thanks for your kind reply and after reading your experience I am confident that I have ordered the right case for my LPG. I kinda also like the design of the case!
 
Also looking at your previous pics I can see you are using the pelican 1010 case which is like a snug fit for LPG. Is it difficult to take the player out of the case?
 
 
Thanks
 
 
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I have the onkyo dpx1 for a kick-ass portable usb source, LPG for ...

 
You sure got yourself a great selection buddy. I recently had a chance to try out the DP-X1 for a few days, mainly because I want the streaming capabilities. I was thinking if it got close to the SQ of the PG, I might use just the Onkyo and sell off the PG. Of course, it wasn't close enough SQ-wise to the PG, but the deal breaker for me was the 'noise' during playback with any 3rd party app including spotify and tidal. This noise is very easy to replicate, just turn down the volume to 1 and all you hear is this noise. Does your unit have the same issue? It was reported by many users on the onkyo thread too. 
 
Hey guys.

I posted a few pages back about my LPG not sounding right. ....
Has anyone encountered this? Should i try to fix it or should i just claim warranty?

 
Absolutely. The PG is the most stable DAP I've ever owned (granted most of my former DAPs were Fiio, so not the most stable :p) and I've never experienced any hang ups or weird noises like you describe. Don't leave yourself in doubt, get an exchange. 
 
Hi Mate,

Love your LPG case... I have ordered the same one different color....how's the quality of the leather and the inner microfiber material..... Just wanted to know the general quality....thanks

 
Hi Alvin, I'm quite happy with the easecase. The interior is quite soft, will definitely not scratch the device.I'm also happy with the leather and build quality, I'm sure it's not up to dignis standards but it's quite good. I've been using it for a long time now and there's no sign of wear or any damage. The only negative that has been noticed by my friends (doesn't really bother me) is that it is a bit thick, making it a tiny bit harder to press the left and down side of the D-pad. I love the way that it leaves the front as open as possible. The dignis covers most of the device with leather, I love the look of the alu construction so prefer seeing it. 

 
Apr 25, 2016 at 4:07 AM Post #2,165 of 4,765

The LPG with easecase fits the peli 1010 very snugly (top to bottom), but since there is no delicate component getting pressure it seems perfectly safe. A gap remains when you close it (the case is higher than the player), so if you don't want it to move at all, you may need to put in layer of foam or something.
 
May 3, 2016 at 1:05 AM Post #2,166 of 4,765
Hi All,
 
Finally received the package today at work so haven't opened it as yet! Really excited.
 
Also I have purchased the 64gb sandisk extreme pro SDHC card which should suffice for now.
 
Quick one I have the card reader and is it ok if I use that to format my card and then transfer music files to it. Once completed then insert the card to the player or does it have to be formatted using the player.. Does it make any difference?
 
 
Thanks
 
May 3, 2016 at 1:48 AM Post #2,167 of 4,765
Hi All,

Finally received the package today at work so haven't opened it as yet! Really excited.

Also I have purchased the 64gb sandisk extreme pro SDHC card which should suffice for now.

Quick one I have the card reader and is it ok if I use that to format my card and then transfer music files to it. Once completed then insert the card to the player or does it have to be formatted using the player.. Does it make any difference?


Thanks


Hey man, the recommendation from lotoo is to format using the player to get the best speed. Congrats on your new unit!
 
May 3, 2016 at 5:54 AM Post #2,169 of 4,765
can you lotoo users tell me if the trrs balanced in lotto is compatible to zx2 or ak daps ?

thinking of buying a cable for my zx2 but the seller has been using it with his lotoo so not knowing if the zx2 balanced is the same order as the lotoo balanced 
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any help would be appreciated
 
thank you 
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May 3, 2016 at 6:23 AM Post #2,170 of 4,765
Hi All,

Finally received the package today at work so haven't opened it as yet! Really excited.

Also I have purchased the 64gb sandisk extreme pro SDHC card which should suffice for now.

Quick one I have the card reader and is it ok if I use that to format my card and then transfer music files to it. Once completed then insert the card to the player or does it have to be formatted using the player.. Does it make any difference?


Thanks
hello:) you have good reason to be excited , fantastic DAP
 
May 3, 2016 at 8:35 AM Post #2,171 of 4,765
  can you lotoo users tell me if the trrs balanced in lotto is compatible to zx2 or ak daps ?

thinking of buying a cable for my zx2 but the seller has been using it with his lotoo so not knowing if the zx2 balanced is the same order as the lotoo balanced 
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any help would be appreciated
 
thank you 
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PAW Gold has 3.5mm TRS, single ended, not balanced.
 
May 3, 2016 at 8:43 AM Post #2,173 of 4,765

Well finally had a chance to do few 'test run'  to make sure everything is in working order! Feels really good in hands.  Listened to Diana Krell Quiet Nights...simply amazing..clarity of the vocal, depth and soundstage ...best purchase after my Violectric V281 combo..
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Hope the pictures taken justifies the beauty of this player! Now just waiting for the case to arrive....
 

 
 

 
 

 
May 3, 2016 at 8:50 AM Post #2,174 of 4,765

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