Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)

[musicday]

Happy to read more people are getting the W2 and finding it very good sounding.
Luxury Precision did a great job and I hope they will keep improving it for a long time.

 

[CharlyBrown]

Since switching to the DD lightning converter I haven't had a dropout, fingers crossed it's a permanent fix!

That’s an interesting finding! I had drop out issues with the Apple CCK and the Hip-Dac but have used the DD lightning adapter ever since I received the W2 and never had any dropouts. It never came to my mind that the CCK might be the issue ?!?

 

[sirmrdoctor]

Just wanted to say that using a balanced cable in the 4.4 mm line out made a huge difference when it comes to gain and clarity. I don’t think that I will need a desktop stack with the W2 and planar headphones.

 

[musicday]

I really enjoy listening to the W2 while I watch movies.

 

[DeepTread]

I went for the yellow gold…

 

[sirmrdoctor]

99% sure that I know the answer to this question, but is there a way to add my own EQ presets to the W2?

 

[CharlyBrown]

99% sure that I know the answer to this question, but is there a way to add my own EQ presets to the W2?

Unfortunately there isn’t a way to do this, as far as I know. You could use the Qudelix 5k if you want to EQ. It has the best EQ settings through companion app, I’ve ever seen.

 

[DeepTread]

Is there anything the W2 can't do? I am relaxing down in the family room and had my LCD-3s nearby and decided to throw them into the W2. The vocals remain elegant, and bass presence is stepped up running Normal EQ and Low Gain. Volume at 80. I'm not giving up my desktop amp, but still sounds awesome in a pinch.

 

[musicday]

Very impressive !

 

[Kiats]

Wilson from Jaben SG dropped me a note earlier today to ask if there was any love for the Luxury & Precision W2. Hahah! I had to tell him that yes there is much love! So much so that I had ordered mine from Amazon US because it was so difficult to get my hands on one.

But heads up for anyone in Singapore or the region: Jaben SG has managed to secure a small batch of the LP W2 if anyone is interested.

 

[cadgers]

Can anyone confirm if there are any EMI issues with the W2 on iPhone. The Lotoo PAW S1 is great but unusable outside of my house with the EMI issues it has.

 

[bnupy]

Can anyone confirm if there are any EMI issues with the W2 on iPhone. The Lotoo PAW S1 is great but unusable outside of my house with the EMI issues it has.

Not any for me so far.

 

[Kiats]

Can anyone confirm if there are any EMI issues with the W2 on iPhone. The Lotoo PAW S1 is great but unusable outside of my house with the EMI issues it has.

Can't say I have noticed

 

[musicday]

Can anyone confirm if there are any EMI issues with the W2 on iPhone. The Lotoo PAW S1 is great but unusable outside of my house with the EMI issues it has.

None for me and I haven't heard of issues for other users.

 

[sanakimpro]

Can anyone confirm if there are any EMI issues with the W2 on iPhone. The Lotoo PAW S1 is great but unusable outside of my house with the EMI issues it has.

Hey cadgers, check out the PAW S1 thread (pg 136) where some folks have recommended using a RF choke to get rid of EMI. Personally, I don't have issues when using the provided Lightning->OTG cable.

Still patiently waiting for my W2 to arrive.. Folks, did you get the yellow or green W2 case? Local store says only yellow in stock but doesn't match my iPhone 12 Pro Max's blue silicone case. haha..

EDIT: Yay, was just informed the seller has shipped out the W2 today!