No idea. Maybe the FPGA needs to be reprogrammed on a machine so a simple firmware update that turn regular W2/-131 to ACG might not be feasible, or maybe L&P just thought this is a good enough reason to have a limited edition.
Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)
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for macbook M1, M1 pro users, will I lose the HID function on the latest firmware? I do want to control the w2 volume with the mac.
As far as i know the firmware updates for the W2 bring features not taking them.
if you see the first page and release notes for each firmware
mattocurtis1
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I bought the ACG version, sadly I don't have the OG nor the 131 to compare to this. But so far I'm enjoying it.
Nice lookin case. Does it come with ASG or did you get it separately?I bought the ACG version, sadly I don't have the OG nor the 131 to compare to this. But so far I'm enjoying it.
mattocurtis1
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it comes with the case, at least when I bought it from Musicteck
Congratulations, nice little DAC. Just hoping they will bring other features or release a more advanced one soon.
MarkParity
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What sort of things are you looking for in a USB dongle DAC. Two years ago it was the best dongle out there what has changed to make the current version outdated?
This beat mid-range DAP's two years ago and it still does today.
The only thing I would like is lower power consumption but I can't see anything in the semiconductor market that's been released in the last two years that could fix that issue.
How about volume buttons, screen, eq, balanced, digital output, filters.......oh wait- W2 already has it all!
There are newer dongles that sound different and some more powerful, but I still like W2 the best after owning M15, RU6, and others.
On my personal list, I have two small wishes: more earphone profiles and MQA support. Both can be accomplished through firmware update and wouldn't require a new unit. I know MQA is frowned upon and for good reasons, but I'm stuck with Tidal here in Canada; while earphone profiles have been measured to do little but attenuate the treble, I still like using them very much with my Xelento and Z1R.
Lower power consumption up to -35% is possible with this gold usb cable made by L&W. I have it and it is wonderful but I didn't test exactly the power consumption but is definitely much lower then the included cable.
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Did they build in extra resistance into stock cable? LOL.
MarkParity
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I can't see how a cable will make any difference regards power consumption either, unless its one of those cables that allows the device to be plugged in with a charger too.
I do have one of those cables BTW and for desk usage it allows me to top up my phone and listen at the same time but not really very portable. I get less than five hours usage streaming from my phone with the W2.
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