[datou]

Wait to make it clear, does that mean now you have source volume (0-100) to control volume and hardware volume stays at 100?

Only stay at 100 with android device. On iOS it may stay at 100 initially, but as soon as something playing audio the device volume control change to correct value. The on device volume control will also change 6 level at a time same as you click phone volume.

 

[ClieOS]

....
At least that's how it worked on Dragonfly Red "In DragonFly Red and Cobalt, we were able to employ a highly sophisticated 64-step, 64-bit, bit-perfect digital volume control that was developed by our DAC chip supplier ESS. It works similarly: With DragonFly Red/Cobalt connected to a PC or mobile device, adjusting the host’s system volume control will, through proxy, control the DragonFly’s onboard volume. Here again, we’ve optimized (via ESS' tech) the volume control to ensure maximum resolution and the highest sound quality, regardless of volume setting."
...

Fixed. Let don't take credit from what ESS has emblemed onto pretty much all their DAC chips and described it like they have invented it.

 

[Hyde00]

Fixed. Let don't take credit from what ESS has emblemed onto pretty much all their DAC chips and described it like they have invented it.

lol I just copy and pasted from AudioQuest website.

Though I'd imagine most source volume controlled dongles these days probably all work more or less in similar way (i.e. PEE51 which is CS43131 chip). Or at least I hope so.

 

[datou]

lol I just copy and pasted from AudioQuest website.

Though I'd imagine most source volume controlled dongles these days probably all work more or less in similar way (i.e. PEE51 which is CS43131 chip). Or at least I hope so.

I think only RU6 has true hardware volume control.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

I think only RU6 has true hardware volume control.

Are you referring to HID control or physical buttons on dongle, as W2 has true hardware control via buttons on the unit and partially working HID HW control, which for me on Android only worked with UAPP.

 

[datou]

Are you referring to HID control or physical buttons on dongle, as W2 has true hardware control via buttons on unit and partially working HID HW control, which for me on Android only worked with UAPP.

I actually mean the volume control implementation in signal path not buttons. RU6 has an analogy volume control as opposed to digital.
You are right, I just tried again. w2 hid works with UAPP. I think I confused myself with other software.

 

[rarewolf]

The only downside of the W2 is that there’s no way to customize EQ settings. Other than that, it has killed any incentive to get a DAP IMO. This thing is great.

What would be cool is a follow up with some onboard storage to store custom EQ settings and a interface that makes updates easier.

There’s “no way to customize EQ settings” … at this time. The last firmware update included a new profile for a 4th IEM set, which shows the possibilities. It’s up to L&P take note of similar manufacturers adding app access to their devices (e.g., the new Shanling UA5). Not to suggest app control because that wouldn’t be as accurate as doing in hardware on the W2, which is what the SDF profiles do. I’m sure we’ll never be able to add an infinite number of SDF/EQ profiles, but to be able swap in/out a half dozen of our own would be nice to have…

… L&P?

 

[brams]

There’s “no way to customize EQ settings” … at this time. The last firmware update included a new profile for a 4th IEM set, which shows the possibilities. It’s up to L&P take note of similar manufacturers adding app access to their devices (e.g., the new Shanling UA5). Not to suggest app control because that wouldn’t be as accurate as doing in hardware on the W2, which is what the SDF profiles do. I’m sure we’ll never be able to add an infinite number of SDF/EQ profiles, but to be able swap in/out a half dozen of our own would be nice to have…

… L&P?

I've been spoiled by the Qudelix in this regard even though its via app control. Every dongle and dap should offer this.

 

[godog]

get a well constructed cable that is shielded and passes a 5v signal (The cable I use). It doesn't have to come from a jewelry store, just be able to pass a clean signal without RF interference

Do you notice significant sound difference using this cable compared to the stock one?

 

[kadinh]

anyone have any thoughts on RU6 vs W2? I just received the RU6 and it didnt blow me away (i think bc of too high of expectations). I'm looking at the v1 W2 to compare it to.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

anyone have any thoughts on RU6 vs W2? I just received the RU6 and it didnt blow me away (i think bc of too high of expectations). I'm looking at the v1 W2 to compare it to.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...-info-on-post-1.949448/page-295#post-16734108
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...-info-on-post-1.949448/page-306#post-16811075
A little bit here too
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...-info-on-post-1.949448/page-297#post-16741288

 

[musicday]

anyone have any thoughts on RU6 vs W2? I just received the RU6 and it didnt blow me away (i think bc of too high of expectations). I'm looking at the v1 W2 to compare it to.

Let it burn in for 200 hours they say after any judgment.
I love my W2.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Let it burn in for 200 hours they say after any judgment.
I love my W2.

And I am sure they have all the measurements to back up that recommendation.

 

[kadinh]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...-info-on-post-1.949448/page-295#post-16734108
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...-info-on-post-1.949448/page-306#post-16811075
A little bit here too
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...-info-on-post-1.949448/page-297#post-16741288

thank you. i have read a lot of impressions, but always good to have more thoughts.

Let it burn in for 200 hours they say after any judgment.
I love my W2.

i bought mine used, user bought it Dec 2021, so hopefully it has a few hours on it already.

 

[Hyde00]

anyone have any thoughts on RU6 vs W2? I just received the RU6 and it didnt blow me away (i think bc of too high of expectations). I'm looking at the v1 W2 to compare it to.

I have RU6 now I'm in the same boat where it's not bad but I'm not 100% sold on it yet. Namely the soundstage is kind of small and layering feel a little bit flat.

I generally like intimate vocal in acoustic performances that's why I opt for RU6 first but even so the stage still feel too.... small?

So I'm moving to next closest option which is W2-131, I have it ordered should be coming this week. Will update you once I got it.

Let it burn in for 200 hours they say after any judgment.
I love my W2.

I got mine second hand also and previous owner says he probably put in 30 hours? I have it plugged to my PC since I got it so it's on from 9 am to roughly 2-3 am (18 hour a day?) every day for 2 weeks now? But music doesn't play all the time so I don't know if burn in require something to be playing. So I actually don't know my actual hours now. But so far I'm not fully sold yet. I'll keep using it until my W2-131 gets here and see what happens lol.