Lotoo PAW S1 - Designed for HIFI on the go with Lotoo PAW quality and the first USB DAC-AMP with dual 3.5mm & 4.4mm output

[circafreedom]

I’ve been having issues with my IPhone and iPad not recognizing the S1 when plugged in. This is a recent occurrence. Anyone else having this issue? I’m using an Apple cck cable for the lightning portion.

 

[AlexCBSN]

I’ve been having issues with my IPhone and iPad not recognizing the S1 when plugged in. This is a recent occurrence. Anyone else having this issue? I’m using an Apple cck cable for the lightning portion.

Have you tried the cck with another device? Or the usb c cable ? Does it turns on? I’m using that route through my iPhone, haven’t run into any troubles

 

[chaotic_angel]

I’ve been having issues with my IPhone and iPad not recognizing the S1 when plugged in. This is a recent occurrence. Anyone else having this issue? I’m using an Apple cck cable for the lightning portion.

Tried with Ipad Air + Ipad mini 1st gen no issue using Lotoo C to Lightning. Spotify works flawlessly

 

[chaotic_angel]

Hi All,

does anyone of you have issues with the lotoo usb type c cable which comes with the DAC ?
I noticed that when I move the plug on the DAC side when it is connected it sometimes disconnect from the phone but is still powered on - very strange, then few seconds later it connects to the phone again. Anyone with similar issue ?

happening with me too. I am using ASUS Zenfone 5 2019, it is bummer whenever moved bit the UAPP shows usb detached..

 

[letitgoo]

happening with me too. I am using ASUS Zenfone 5 2019, it is bummer whenever moved bit the UAPP shows usb detached..

Have exactly the same ONLY with lotoo usb type c cable. I ordered fiio cable and no issues at all.
Here is the link just in case: https://fiio-shop.de/kabel/888/fiio-lt-tc1

 

[jeffri]

It's perfect with my U12, there is no hiss that I could tell so far, so I'm super happy. Used with Nintendo Switch as well and works great.

However, pairing it with Ether 2 is pushing it a bit too much. The volume was loud enough at 90+ high gain, but it started to distort when pushing to 98+, so there isn't much of headroom here. While loudness is fine, it is also evident that it doesn't have the power to push Ether 2 properly, causing it to sounds slightly thinny. The headphones preset was able to restore some of thickness back though, but bass is still not satisfactory.

Of course, pushing a planar magnetic like that is a tall order and not something this little dongle is designed for. I think it still would be useful to note this, in case someone was wondering how it goes pushing hard to drive headphones.

 

[circafreedom]

Have you tried the cck with another device? Or the usb c cable ? Does it turns on? I’m using that route through my iPhone, haven’t run into any troubles

I updated it on my Mac yesterday using the usb c w/ adapter provided. I can’t figure out how to use it on my Mac though, I thought it would be plug and play like my other idevice. I have a new cck cable coming tomorrow. I feel that may be the issue at play here.

 

[HuoYuanJia]

Is there an official explanation of what Lotoo's ATE does? Where do I have to search to find out what parameter enhances the timbre? I cannot notice any change in the impulse response, phase or distortion other than what is clearly due to equalization.

 

[deafdoorknob]

Is there an official explanation of what Lotoo's ATE does? Where do I have to search to find out what parameter enhances the timbre? I cannot notice any change in the impulse response, phase or distortion other than what is clearly due to equalization.

no one knows afaik I, for one am looking forward to your EQ graphs because What is Dental?

Means buggerall tbh, ate uses DSP but not PMEQ?

 

[abitdeef]

Received mine today, dead easy to upgrade and use. Works with my S10e, and the r3p saber.

Sound wise, it's better than I expected. It reminds me of the paw 600 and really doesn't sound like a tiny dongle. Neutralish with a surprisingly big soundstage and plenty of power. Need more time but first impressions are it sounds as good or better than mid level daps and much higher priced gear.

Oh and it's smaller than I expected good stuff, I'll be using this alot.

 

[AlexCBSN]

I updated it on my Mac yesterday using the usb c w/ adapter provided. I can’t figure out how to use it on my Mac though, I thought it would be plug and play like my other idevice. I have a new cck cable coming tomorrow. I feel that may be the issue at play here.

If you were able to update it then something's wrong. I wonder if something could've gone wrong with the update. Let us know, for one, changing the cable at least. On Mac is basically plug and play, maybe checking on the sound and/ or midi settings if it’s listed

 

[circafreedom]

If you were able to update, then I wonder if something could have gone wrong with the update. Let us know, for one, changing the cable at least, on Mac is basically plug and play, maybe checking on the sound and/ or midi settings if it’s listed

It powers on when I plug it into my MacBook. I did the 1.0.0.6 update. I’ll try using another one and see if that works. I have a feeling it may be the cck cable though as it was working intermittently with my iPad prior to the update.

 

[HuoYuanJia]

I, for one am looking forward to your EQ graphs because What is Dental?

Cheers! I appreciate it. Here you go: https://www.klauseulenbach.de/2020/06/27/lotoo-paw-s1-filter-presets/

 

[abitdeef]

After messing around with the filters I like 'none' the best, but it's a nice array and they do actually make a difference.

 

[deafdoorknob]

Cheers! I appreciate it. Here you go: https://www.klauseulenbach.de/2020/06/27/lotoo-paw-s1-filter-presets/

Thanks so much for taking the time to measure and annotate the effects of those inscrutable filters!