[Xinlisupreme]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YYWL4...abc_3XPEQ713165AYD02JSHR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

After try multiple different types, I settled on that one.

No lighting version for iPhone?

 

[Xinlisupreme]

th a penon audio cable or apple camera adapter

@docked seaman can you link penon lightning/USB-C cable?

 

[FooFighter]

No lighting version for iPhone?

That's the best latest post regarding lightning solutions
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...le-update-info-on-post-1.949448/post-16360987
Am using a similar ddhifi combo usb-c to usb-c plus lightning adapter without issues from Aliexpress - so waiting time is part of the offering

 

[Xinlisupreme]

Try it with a apple camera adapter.....

Somewhere i have it... but wich cable do you plug between apple adaptor and W2?

 

[Xinlisupreme]

That's the best latest post regarding lightning solutions
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...le-update-info-on-post-1.949448/post-16360987
Am using a similar ddhifi combo usb-c to usb-c plus lightning adapter without issues from Aliexpress - so waiting time is part of the offering

Did you chose ddhifi usb-c to usb-c to use it with Android smartphone and got Apple camera adaptor for iPhone?
I'd go with lightning version, i'd chose between DDhifi and Penon....

 

[FooFighter]

Did you chose ddhifi usb-c to usb-c to use it with Android smartphone and got Apple camera adaptor for iPhone?
I'd go with lightning version, i'd chose between DDhifi and Penon....

Look at my collection meanwhile
As for the ddhifi cable, yes I wanted to use it for both Android and IPhone but there with the extra adapter it turned out that it only works with IPhone
As for the camera connection kit, am connecting some usb-c to USB-A connector I think I have from my Qudelix 5k...
But in the end didn't bring any advantage but only more bulk, so am sticking with the ddhifi solution...

 

[Ocelitgol]

I'm not sure if this was discussed before, but is there a difference using the dongle with phone vs desktop/laptop? If so, then how different are we talking about.

I remember someone mentioned that phone can only put out a certain voltage to dongle.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

Yes to have best performaces W2 needs more power provided by USB or USB-c, so Android Smartphone/Dap or PC/Mac will drive it better than iPhone.
Not sure every smartphone sounds similar, i notice different W2 performaces plugged to my Shanling M6Pro/M8 and iPhone 12 Pro Max, i didn't test Andro Smartphone.

 

[docked seaman]

@docked seaman can you link penon lightning/USB-C cable?

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

I have the L cable. But it's quite large it won't fit with my phone case on. Also after a few days it's not the greatest connection.

https://www.oeaudio.net/product-page/oeotg-digital-cable claims to give 5v with 200mA. Maybe try that

 

[docked seaman]

Somewhere i have it... but wich cable do you plug between apple adaptor and W2?

Using the usb c one that came with the w2. I actually have the camera adapter 3 with a place to plug in power. I know for e1da Dac it gives more power. Don’t know for w2.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

he L cable. But it's quite large it won't fit with my phone case on. Also after a few days it's not the greatest connection

Thank you also this one looks interesting https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005002246584187.html

 

[0RF30]

I received mine 8 days ago and has xelento setting, how can i check wich FW is installed?
Should i plug W2 to PC/Mac?

correct - plug into USB while pressing the function button

Works the same on a phone (at least an android one).

 

[Ufanco]

Have to say as much as I love the W2 things sure are more complicated this upgrade. Balanced aim's cables for best performance, special cables needed for iPhones to work. Makes me glad that W2 comes with a cable for iPhones.
Thanks to recommended output on the forum, I ended up going with the TC28i and TC05 combo and a extra MFi06 cable.The link below includes all 3.

Thank you also this one looks interesting https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005002246584187.html

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I’ve been using my iPhone mini and I’d like to ask for cable recs over the stock cable.

I just got this one and it works great. Way better than I expected.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002275865070.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ccc4c4djhZuTL

Here's a picture. It fits perfectly. Love this combination with the W2. Z1R + iPhone Xs max + W2. Note, I just got ADV Custom ear tips for the Z1Rs which work great for anyone having fit problems with these IEMs.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

I just got this one and it works great. Way better than I expected.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002275865070.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ccc4c4djhZuTL

And wich cable do you plug it?
@HiFiHawaii808 why not this one?