LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread

[Lobbster]

  I'm STILL not convinced the phone is the problem 

 

 that was too easy... wiped Dalvik & Cache in TWRP... everything works like should, even the volume rocker 

 
I'll go away now 

 
and wait for the Wave to arrive 

 

[peter123]

Shanling M1 + V2+Infinity, works like a charm

 

[Lobbster]

Nice Avatar!
 
Where did you buy that - Ali Express ? 
 
Went thru some of the thread and couldn't find a link. Would like to buy one for my son.

 

[peter123]

Nice Avatar!

Where did you buy that - Ali Express ? 

Went thru some of the thread and couldn't find a link. Would like to buy one for my son.

Yeah, bought it from AK Audio Store on Aliexpress. It's a really nice little player imo.

 

[Lobbster]

DragonFly works just fine with the OP3 with the USB OTG USB C to female USB A connector. Using the same connector and just plugging in a regular USB A to micro USB cable into that with the GO V2+, it works just fine.
 

Just picked up this info from the Shanling M1 thread, there is no such thing as an OTG USB C connector:
"Both the traditional full size USB connector or the USB Type C does not have this extra pin, so there is no concept of OTG."
Learn something new everyday. Basically the means phones or DAPs with USB C should only require a straight wired cable. The post has a pretty good explanation: http://www.head-fi.org/t/816385/shanling-m1-an-ipod-nano-competitor-dap-usb-dac-usb-transport-bluetooth-4-0-aptx-dsd/1200#post_12990309
 

 

[miceblue]

Just picked up this info from the Shanling M1 thread, there is no such thing as an OTG USB C connector:

"Both the traditional full size USB connector or the USB Type C does not have this extra pin, so there is no concept of OTG."

Learn something new everyday. Basically the means phones or DAPs with USB C should only require a straight wired cable. The post has a pretty good explanation: http://www.head-fi.org/t/816385/shanling-m1-an-ipod-nano-competitor-dap-usb-dac-usb-transport-bluetooth-4-0-aptx-dsd/1200#post_12990309

Hm, that's interesting. Perhaps that's why my microUSB OTG - USB C cable doesn't work: they probably wired it so the microUSB end is the host device, USB C end as the slave, which is the opposite of what I wanted.

 

[DigitalCitizen]

Hi guys!
 
I was wondering if there's any difference in form factor between the v2+ and the 2a, and whether there is currently, or will soon be any way to get my hands on a 2a? (since it seems to be pretty much better in every respect according to the small amount i've read about it)
 
Thanks!

 

[mscott58]

  Hi guys!
 
I was wondering if there's any difference in form factor between the v2+ and the 2a, and whether there is currently, or will soon be any way to get my hands on a 2a? (since it seems to be pretty much better in every respect according to the small amount i've read about it)
 
Thanks!

Yeah, the shape and size of the V2+ and 2a are totally different. Well, they're both rectangles, but the V2+ is bigger, flatter, and includes a battery. As such it can operate without a PC while the 2a plugs directly into a USB port and pulls its power from that. You can still use the 2a for more portable duty, but then you need to have a USB hub and a battery, which kind of defeats the "portable" part. In my mind the V2+ has a larger set of use cases. 
 
As fr the SQ, the V2+ Infinity I have is really great, and I believe has a very similar, if not the same, circuitry as its 2a brother. So I think the "small amount" you say you have read isn't painting the full picture. 
 
Cheers

 

[DigitalCitizen]

How's the build quality of the v2+? The form factor is really appealing to me because it's so flat, but i've seen some people say that they had problems the durability of them.

 

[Lobbster]

  How's the build quality of the v2+? The form factor is really appealing to me because it's so flat, but i've seen some people say that they had problems the durability of them.

I think they had problems with the 3D printed cases. If I was to gripe about build it wouldn't be in reference to the case, mine would be they governed the battery too hard and it takes 5 hours to recharge. The aluminum case is actually very utilitarian, functional and never gets past warm - even around the vents. If you're needing a self powered portable DAC/Amp for multiple transports - this is extremely good. Really wonder if the Wave will be the ultimate form factor though... we're getting closer....

 

[DigitalCitizen]

Ha i thought it was a plasttic case. That puts me at ease a bit in terms of the build quality.
 
If i were to put these in my jacket's pocket together with my phone, while listening to music with my ciems, should i expect it to burn a hole in my jacket?
 
Also what's the driver situation like? Do you need to install drivers, or is it just plug and play like the O2+Odac that i'm selling?

 

[peter123]

Ha i thought it was a plasttic case. That puts me at ease a bit in terms of the build quality.

If i were to put these in my jacket's pocket together with my phone, while listening to music with my ciems, should i expect it to burn a hole in my jacket?

Also what's the driver situation like? Do you need to install drivers, or is it just plug and play like the O2+Odac that i'm selling?

You need to install drivers on Windows for all devices supporting over 24bit/96kHz sampling rate (this includes the Geek Out family).

Here's size comparison:

 

[DigitalCitizen]

You need to install drivers on Windows for all devices supporting over 24bit/96kHz sampling rate (this includes the Geek Out family).

Here's size comparison:

Thanks!

 

[sahmen]

 
 
If i were to put these in my jacket's pocket together with my phone, while listening to music with my ciems, should i expect it to burn a hole in my jacket?
 
 

There will definitely be no holes in your jacket, unless you also keep an open knife or blade in the same pocket... The V2 + only gets slightly warm to the touch at worst, when compared to the old Go1000

 

[Lobbster]

If i were to put these in my jacket's pocket together with my phone, while listening to music with my ciems, should i expect it to burn a hole in my jacket?

 
I ran it for 8 hrs a charge over a 150 hour burn in period on IEM's - it never once got past warm and even that was subjective - very hard to tell. Even ran it hard on max output with planar cans for 8 hours and never got past warm. I haven't tried it in my pockets with vents covered, but I would be surprised if it ever gets hot, even at max output.