[abitdeef]

I 2nd this, this is yet my 2nd W2, am always coming back to it *lol*
Though I am a heavy Iphone user after a while I always end up connecting it to some Android phone or now to my Shanling M8 as digital source, Mac is also no slouch.
There are like 6 volume steps difference between my M8 vs iPhone as digital sources.

M8 has that behemoth battery I l’m probably not a good person to judge power output anyways as I listen to stuff too loud. I was a teenager in the 70s and 80s and it was always ‘crank it up’!

Gigantic speakers and stereo racks were the norm. No sound bars needed

 

[F700]

User of an iPhone SE2020 here. Tidal Master and Bandcamp app are connected to the W2 in the office. I enjoy this combo, albeit I enjoy it even more at home with an ad hoc digital transport. No cable displayed, because I am bad at taking pictures and like a neat presentation.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

Shanling M6 pro sounds far better than iPhone 12 Pro Max as source with W2
Later I’ll check M8 also… now is charging.

 

[F700]

Shanling M6 pro sounds far better than iPhone 12 Pro Max as source with W2
Later I’ll check M8 also… now is charging.

Nice picture, looks like a Latte Macchiato "Farbenspiel", well done

 

[Xinlisupreme]

How is possible that W2 sound different if M6 pro and M8 are only used as Transport?
You can hear distinct sound signature as Dap use.
would be interesting some smartphone comparison

 

[Scubadevils]

Loved these guys for years, such a pleasure hearing now with the W2 and MEST MKII... incredible clarity and lead singers vocals stunning.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

M8+W2+Tansio Mirai Land is an incredible setup

 

[abitdeef]

How is possible that W2 sound different if M6 pro and M8 are only used as Transport?
You can hear distinct sound signature as Dap use.
would be interesting some smartphone comparison

I think it’s more a voltage supply thing, a device supplying higher voltage is making the W2 sound ‘stronger’ ‘fuller’ ‘richer’ - pick your adjective. I also know EQ can be applied (from dap) and alters the sound out of the W2.

funnily though my little fiio m5 sounds better as a transport than the iPhone mini 12. not that it sounds bad through the iPhone just different, apple’s digital out architecture is definitely different than usb C.

 

[F700]

How is possible that W2 sound different if M6 pro and M8 are only used as Transport?
You can hear distinct sound signature as Dap use.
would be interesting some smartphone comparison

Smartphones actually are meant to be used with the W2. Or the other way around. It represents a worthy upgrade I think, especially if you use streaming services or BC. Connecting the W2 to DAPs might add other flavors into play.

 

[abitdeef]

M8+W2+Tansio Mirai Land is an incredible setup

I want to try the baby M3X. That’s a beautiful brick there

 

[Xinlisupreme]

I prefer Mest Mk2 through M8 with good margin (real dope), but doesn’t sound bad with W2

 

[abitdeef]

I prefer Mest Mk2 through M8 with good margin, but doesn’t sound bad with W2

Got a lot more power with the M8, I bet they sing with it.

 

[FooFighter]

I prefer Mest Mk2 through M8 with good margin, but doesn’t sound bad with W2

I remember I preferred M8 with MEST MKII for anything profiting from its lush and thick signature and midbass like Guitars, Rock, Indie, Metal, Blues and W2 for Pop, EDM, RnB, Rap for example

 

[Scubadevils]

I prefer Mest Mk2 through M8 with good margin (real dope), but doesn’t sound bad with W2

My favourite MEST combo definitely the NW-WM1A. Still curious about M8 too

 

[sebek]

Anyone have an IFI Micro IDSD Black Label?

Comparisons with W2 on IEMs?