[Thermist]

Is anyone finding that the new software update is a step backwards in SQ? I updated to the newest with line-out mode, and everything sounds drier and edgier. Also, weirdly, I no longer see the LO option when I cycle through the options with the function button, though I did right after the update.

 

[Thermist]

Whoops, forgot that you have to unplug the headphone jack to see the line out option. Still curious if others have noticed degraded SQ…

 

[Gus141]

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Concerning downgrading Lotoo answered me this. I didn't bother to ask again if flashing an older firmware would work, because I don't have a file with which I could try.

Yeah, they don’t support downgrading on any of their kit. I did try though, and it failed.

 

[Richiyaado]

Since the most recent firmware update, the sudden, ear-shredding tone has occurred twice while listening to a streaming playlist on Apple Music. One assumes Lotoo is aware of the problem, and will quickly provide a remedy.

 

[twister6]

Since the most recent firmware update, the sudden, ear-shredding tone has occurred twice while listening to a streaming playlist on Apple Music. One assumes Lotoo is aware of the problem, and will quickly provide a remedy.

Yes, heard they are looking into this, with a fix in the future update, some kind of a rare bug related only to 96kHz files.

 

[Thermist]

Whoops, forgot that you have to unplug the headphone jack to see the line out option. Still curious if others have noticed degraded SQ…

I’m embarrassed to say that the S2 with bad new firmware sounds great now… I guess it just needed burn-in. Weird, that, but I’m pretty sure I heard that. Got the loud tone once now as well…

 

[Logu4]

Hallo,
Does someone with a lotoo Paw S2 has a movement in the connectors, both jacks move in and out simultaneously half a millimeter or less? Thank you.

 

[Audiophile PT]

Hallo,
Does someone with a lotoo Paw S2 has a movement in the connectors, both jacks move in and out simultaneously half a millimeter or less? Thank you.

I confirm that mine also has that movement...

 

[Logu4]

I confirm that mine also has that movement...

Thank you. I suppose it is common "feature" then, I was thinking about exchanging it, but this will not be necessary.
This said, I am pleased with the product. I find it quite expensive though, but it seems to be the only one with playback controlls.
Soundwise the perceived difference on the 3.5mm jack compared to the output of my Samsung M51 not big, mit 300 Euro big. A little bit of bezzer bass (more defined), Al little bit of more definition in all frequencies and a little crispier and more natural timber I would say, but these are really very small differences and no blind test. Tested with UAPP in bit perfect mode.

 

[musicday]

Happy New Year !

 

[Audiophile PT]

Thank you. I suppose it is common "feature" then, I was thinking about exchanging it, but this will not be necessary.
This said, I am pleased with the product. I find it quite expensive though, but it seems to be the only one with playback controlls.
Soundwise the perceived difference on the 3.5mm jack compared to the output of my Samsung M51 not big, mit 300 Euro big. A little bit of bezzer bass (more defined), Al little bit of more definition in all frequencies and a little crispier and more natural timber I would say, but these are really very small differences and no blind test. Tested with UAPP in bit perfect mode.

The 4.4mm balanced port and the filter presets were the main key factor.
I do hope to see a new firmware update soon (correcting some of the issues already reported).
Happy New Year !

 

[utdeep]

Any word on a firmware update? I am trying to figure out whether I should keep this device or return it.

 

[musicday]

Any word on a firmware update? I am trying to figure out whether I should keep this device or return it.

Being a Lotoo product, yes. Just wait a bit longer.

 

[JML]

I'm waiting for one of these to arrive this week. Seems like it ought to be a good sound match for my FiiO FD5 and ATH WP-900 with their 4.4mm balanced Pentaconn connectors, when using my iPhone, iPad, or MacBook as a source (and also the only unit for which I can do firmware updates using macOS).

 

[JML]

None of my Lightning to USB-C cables will pass a signal from the S2, so I'm waiting for the Lotoo cable. Anyone find any other OTG cables that will work?