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

[galangerz]

Could you elaborate me on this? I thought USB-C and Lightning ports can be plugged in any way?

Not at the port. the cable itself. one sides always a master/host and the other the slave/receiver

 

[stin8x]

Not at the port. the cable itself. one sides always a master/host and the other the slave/receiver

This is what I’m using, one end Type C, the other end is Lightning.

 

[mysony1]

102 means you have entered the maintenance mode. To check your FW version, do the following.

To check your current FW version. Unplug your W1/W2 first. Then, keep holding the shorter of the two bottoms and plug the device into your PC. The device’s screen will display your current FW version.

Thank you for info. Got it updated firmware to the latest version

 

[musicday]

Thank you for info. Got it updated firmware to the latest version

Welcome and I bet it sounds better now .

 

[mysony1]

Welcome and I bet it sounds better now .

Haha... Agreed on that. The new firmware definitely is better

 

[galangerz]

@stin8x

Yeah for that one, you plugged it right. You can even see the arrows pointing which way output is. as for the volume, for iphones it should be set to max, and volume adjustments are done on dongle. like you said, the audio drops out when volume is too low, w2 needs more juice, so max it

 

[stin8x]

@stin8x

Yeah for that one, you plugged it right. You can even see the arrows pointing which way output is. as for the volume, for iphones it should be set to max, and volume adjustments are done on dongle. like you said, the audio drops out when volume is too low, w2 needs more juice, so max it

I see, I’m new to this game of dongles so definitely still have a lot to learn, so thank you guys so much. One more question: So with the volume on iPhone set to Max (HID Off), Low gain should be enough to drive IEMs, correct? ( I use UM Mest MK2)

 

[musicday]

More W2 owners with the RU-6? Which do you prefer and why?

 

[captblaze]

More W2 owners with the RU-6? Which do you prefer and why?

like and use them both

W2 strapped to KSE1200
RU-6 in a case with iKKo OH-10

reason - each combo has good synergy to my ears

 

[bnupy]

More W2 owners with the RU-6? Which do you prefer and why?

I think the low-end is a bit more defined, maybe there is a sub bass lift, W2 has this hazy low end thing.. The imaging and staging pretty much a step above the w2.
And the treble is a bit sweet and present comparatively. For my preferences W2, while sonically pretty good, Ru6 is just better for the synergy I get with my transducers.
Plus that digital sound is a bit less on the RU6.... I just wish RU6 seemed as easy to carry around as the w2, with all its features.

 

[chaotic_angel]

Hi, anyone using W2 on computer and using ifi iSilencer+ or ifi IDefender+?
If yes, what do you find by adding those item?

 

[RHMMMM]

Ordered one of the OG W2's based on comments in this thread and should receive tomorrow! Thanks for everyone posting in this forum (like @ClieOS etc) with opinions on it vs the 131 and RU-6!

...and of course @bluestorm1992 and @tawmizzzz !

 

[Ufanco]

I see, I’m new to this game of dongles so definitely still have a lot to learn, so thank you guys so much. One more question: So with the volume on iPhone set to Max (HID Off), Low gain should be enough to drive IEMs, correct? ( I use UM Mest MK2)

Are you running mest in balanced 4.4 or unbalanced 3.5? I use balanced with mest and W2 and low gain and it’s more than enough power. Not sure thou on unbalanced since I never used it that way.

 

[RHMMMM]

Latest FW: W1_W2_V1.0.3.6_AS (2021-12-15)

This version is compatible with the NoHID version. When the HID Key enables state changes, the USB connection is re-connected. If the HID Key is closed, the reconfiguration descriptor closes the HID communication. The HID Key is turned off by default, so it is compatible with Apple M1 tablets.


There are two new FW from the 2021-11-23 release. One for the general user (1.0.3.4) and one specifically for Apple M1 device users.

FW W1_V1.0.3.4_AS (2021-11-23)

• UAC1.0 mode (future firmware update required switching back to UAC2.0)
• IER-Z1R tuning
• fixed minor bugs

FW W1_V1.0.3.3_AS_NoHID (2021-11-23)

• Fix the M1 device comparability issue. This FW will disable the HID function of W1/W2.
• The corresponding bin file can be found in the google drive.

Can someone help me understand what I need to do here and what the above means? I’d ideally like my W2 (arriving tomorrow) to work with my M1 iPad Pro and my iPhone 13 pro while retaining only IOS volume control. Is that possible?

Does the M1 compatibility fix disable IOS volume control from the buttons on the W2?

If I upgrade directly to 1.0.3.6 does it include the fix or do it have to install 1.0.3.3 No HID first and then upgrade to 1.0.3.6?

 

[iFi audio]

Hi, anyone using W2 on computer and using ifi iSilencer+ or ifi IDefender+?
If yes, what do you find by adding those item?

Both iSilencer+ and iDefender+ are devices designed to cut noise via different measures, be it noise incoming from USB or caused by ground loops. Adding either of these products results in cleaner music backgroud, lesser sharpness, more details and better instrumental and vocal colors. Upon removing noise related to USB music feels less aggressive and digital, that's the guideline.