Same case here, it's a beaut. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds.968244/page-4#post-17717458

That should help, brand new batteries are known for such things. Few recharge cycles after full drain should fix it.

Thought W4 is like $449. https://shop.musicteck.com/products/luxury-precision-w4-portable-usb-dac-amp-headphone-amp But either should work, W4 is just so tiny and more of a portable kind, even though I much prefer BT solutions like Fiio BTR7 for on the go.

Before you place your order take a look at more portable L&P W4 dongle. Little bit mighty bugger. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/luxury-precision-lp-w4-successor-to-their-popular-w1-w2-usb-dongle-is-here.967875/post-18079778

WASAPI exclusive is part of Windows audio stack, and meant for bit-perfect playback bypassing OS mixer. What Microsoft can do if streaming app does not allow selection of this mode or ASIO. You can lead horse to the water, but you can't make him drink. E.g. this is Qobuz bit-perfect output...

Is it supposed to be "seconds"?

Just dump the sucker, there are better streaming services out.

Just remember this W4 specific twist when updating.

Budget phone and DAP in one package for cheaper than dongle like L&P W4. What quality of either one can expect?

Same IEM, what do you use as BT receiver?

Best Effort or Audio Optimized Quality? Manual calls for disabling it for 990kbps LDAC, but it might work, not sure how well though.

Another thing if you want to use LDAC Audio Quality is to disable Multipoint connection in AZ80 settings.

Something is wrong with your phone then, once selected it stays rock solid 990kbps until full reconnect with all my BT dongles and TWSs.

It reverts to default which is for most phones 660kbps when you reconnect device. You can use Bluetooth Codec Changer to auto switch to chosen quality instead of flipping through Developers settings every time. If you have BT dongle that supports different codecs, difference between LDAC and...

Are you using UAPP or Tidal direct. There were some reports on Tidal USB driver acting up recently, check BTR7 thread. And try UAPP if on Android.

No offline for either Qobuz or Tidal due to copyrighted material.

Try UAPP instead, it has Tidal integration.

Oh that pesky blurriness of low-end digital cables. :scream:

Surprised Dunu still manufacture and sell SA6 OG, AND at the same price as MKII. Hmm?

I've done it numerous times, this is why feedback and knowing some head-fiers was important. Now with scammers it's all down the drain. Ironically I got scammed too last year, but was using G&S that time, so was able to recover. But reading some stories here, looks like G&S is not an absolute...

How it's enforced I wonder. I have "do not pee" sign on my lawn, but guess dogs cannot read. :smile:

Should we have some second level authorization before posted listing become visible. Confirmation email or text depending on what one chooses. That expiring MFA token doesn't solve anything and just plain annoying. Why do I need one to read the forum?

Actually, turned out it only happens with USB charge switch in OFF position. It still charges wirelessly but to full capacity instead of 80%.

Yes, latest FW, always charges to 100% when using wireless charger. There were few reports on this in this very thread. Looks like battery protection is just ignored.

Nah, rebooted so many times. I guess it's wireless charging issue, although I almost certain it worked at some point.