[Ufanco]

Since already have the silicone case and bought new earphones today I’m going hold off on new case for now. Waiting see how well magnet attach to devices first. I’m concerned about magnets not being strong enough to attach IPad phone that are in there own cases.
Been a expensive ride to get everything replaced / upgraded. Went from a iPhone 6 FiIo e11 and phonaks 232 mini to IPad Air, iPhone 12mini W2 along with the new Moondrop variations. i tend to buy good gear and keep it for years.

 

[povidlo]

YIN LU MEI released their new dongle S4 which features AK4497 DAC chip and 4.5Vrms SE / 9Vrms BAL output level.... as well as a cool $500 price tag.

Might be a serious contender vs. W2 for #1 dongle spot.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002917634082.html

 

[WoodyLuvr]

YIN LU MEI released their new dongle S4 which features AK4497 DAC chip and 4.5Vrms SE / 9Vrms BAL output level.... as well as a cool $500 price tag.

Might be a serious contender vs. W2 for #1 dongle spot.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002917634082.html

Interesting, and looks to be just as heavily built as all their other products! The Yin Lu Mei D200+ DAP and B2 DAC/AMP were both exceptionally well built and sounded great but boy did they feel like bricks of lead in one's hand... LOL! A buddy of mine still has his D200+ which I believe is now four or so years old and he really loves it. Cuz it is Class A and built rock solid... he is self-admitted clutz and it has somehow survived all the other DAPs he has owned since!

 

[FooFighter]

this device seems to have even a volume dial.
Wondering if that one will be also a serious competition in terms of draining your phone's battery

 

[quodjo105]

Anyone else wanna go in as a London or UK crew? I did ask a while ago but not much of a response.

I’m in please pm me .

 

[bluestorm1992]

I got sent a W2 leather case so that I can try and report here as an early customer. First off, the leather feels really really nice. Very high quality and offers outstanding protection, while having the right cutouts to allow W2 to function as usual.

Regarding the magnetic function, here are my findings.

I tested three scenarios: with my iPhone 12 Pro alone (which has built-in magnets on the back), iPhone 12 Pro + clear case from Apple, and the companion piece of metal from LP.

With iPhone 12 Pro alone, I got a good adhesion. The W2 could be moving somewhat in the back (because the phone has more than one magnet). With iPhone 12 + clear case, the adhesion is much weaker. Cannot get a constant adhesion. Finally, with the companion piece of metal, the adhesion is SUPER strong. I basically need to apply decent forces to take the two apart.

 

[musicday]

What cable is that, does it come in type C version?

 

[bluestorm1992]

What cable is that, does it come in type C version?

It is from Penon audio in HK.

Lightning:
https://penonaudio.com/audio-cable/usb-cable/type-c-to-lightning-silver-plated-cable.html

USB-C:
https://penonaudio.com/audio-cable/usb-cable/type-c-to-type-c-silver-plated-cable.html

 

[snapandslide]

You know what, even though it looks good, I think I may stick with my silicone. I don't really need this.....

 

[FooFighter]

What is making me buy it is looks and magnet patent

 

[musicday]

You know what, even though it looks good, I think I may stick with my silicone. I don't really need this.....

Later on you may need extra protection that this case brings.

 

[snapandslide]

Later on you may need extra protection that this case brings.

You think the leather will be better protection?

 

[bluestorm1992]

You think the leather will be better protection?

Silicon case can become dark/yellow quickly.

 

[Babayagga]

YIN LU MEI released their new dongle S4 which features AK4497 DAC chip and 4.5Vrms SE / 9Vrms BAL output level.... as well as a cool $500 price tag.

Might be a serious contender vs. W2 for #1 dongle spot.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002917634082.html

The specs are impressive, but the build looks cheap AF

 

[CANiSLAYu]

I got sent a W2 leather case so that I can try and report here as an early customer. First off, the leather feels really really nice. Very high quality and offers outstanding protection, while having the right cutouts to allow W2 to function as usual.

Regarding the magnetic function, here are my findings.

I tested three scenarios: with my iPhone 12 Pro alone (which has built-in magnets on the back), iPhone 12 Pro + clear case from Apple, and the companion piece of metal from LP.



With iPhone 12 Pro alone, I got a good adhesion. The W2 could be moving somewhat in the back (because the phone has more than one magnet). With iPhone 12 + clear case, the adhesion is much weaker. Cannot get a constant adhesion. Finally, with the companion piece of metal, the adhesion is SUPER strong. I basically need to apply decent forces to take the two apart.

Was the metal plate on the outside of the phone case or between the phone and phone case?