[F700]

You are comparing a device that costs 650 Euro to one that costs half the price - and is much bigger in size and 10x the weight in comparison..

https://dethonray.nl/en/product/dethonray-honey-h1

Are you sure this is not apples with pears - both fruits but very different ?
Also the H1 has a battery - in my humble view - this is a totally different animal and even market segment.

Please have look at the post 954. Someone asked me about the W2 vs. the H1, I did not come up with this comparison in my own initiative. I answered a question. I hope it clarifies the situation.

 

[FooFighter]

All fine, it's a W1/2 thread and comparisons are not forbidden.
More interesting, as W2 for itself is great without question, are potential pairings with other high end gear like connecting a mobile C9 tube amp via balanced LO and see how it scales.

Talking about scaling:
As mentioned before we are seeing a 300 bucks dongle here which is very good in its price class but may not overall compete with bigger DAC/Amp devices due to e.g power limitations.
If we now find out that pairing it with a mobile high end amp like C9 will create a mobile combo with a SQ level of let's say Hugo which can run both IEMs and Full size cans, then that will be an absolute highlight not because of price (C9 is 2000 bucks) but because of sustainability.
- W2 is usb powered, i.e. it will last forever as battery can't die and it can be moved to any future phone you have
- C9 is one or the best mobile tube amp on the market and is either powered directly from USB-C for desktop usage or battery powered with user replaceable batteries!
I.e this device can also last like forever and can be paired with whatever DAC you will own in future

Edit: looking at the size of the C9, well it's for some rather transportable than mobile.
so for really mobile W2 alone or paired with some smaller amp like might be a better.


BTW, does W2 have a real LO mode?
I think someone stated before in this thread that LO is like volume set to 100 in high gain?

 

[DatClampTho]

I'm usually one to wait to purchase things until they get old, go on sale or available used, and there's tons of reviews available.

But I just jumped on the train and ordered a W2 from MusicTeck. Can't wait!!

 

[BadgerRivFan]

BTW, does W2 have a real LO mode?
I think someone stated before in this thread that LO is like volume set to 100 in high gain?

I'm interested in this too... I don't believe there is any specific LO setting, so is the workaround high gain at max volume as FooFighter thought?

 

[musicday]

I have tried everything to make my W2 work with my windows 7 laptop. None of the drivers work, and it shows that the security drivers are already installed.
I am just hoping for a last solution from L&P.

 

[twister6]

I'm interested in this too... I don't believe there is any specific LO setting, so is the workaround high gain at max volume as FooFighter thought?

If I don't forget it, I can try it later tonight when I get home from work, connecting W2 to C9, to hear if there is any distortion when volume is at the max.

 

[Scubadevils]

Musicteck shipping notification, looking forward to its arrival...

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

All fine, it's a W1/2 thread and comparisons are not forbidden.
More interesting, as W2 for itself is great without question, are potential pairings with other high end gear like connecting a mobile C9 tube amp via balanced LO and see how it scales.

Talking about scaling:
As mentioned before we are seeing a 300 bucks dongle here which is very good in its price class but may not overall compete with bigger DAC/Amp devices due to e.g power limitations.
If we now find out that pairing it with a mobile high end amp like C9 will create a mobile combo with a SQ level of let's say Hugo which can run both IEMs and Full size cans, then that will be an absolute highlight not because of price (C9 is 2000 bucks) but because of sustainability.
- W2 is usb powered, i.e. it will last forever as battery can't die and it can be moved to any future phone you have
- C9 is one or the best mobile tube amp on the market and is either powered directly from USB-C for desktop usage or battery powered with user replaceable batteries!
I.e this device can also last like forever and can be paired with whatever DAC you will own in future

Edit: looking at the size of the C9, well it's for some rather transportable than mobile.
so for really mobile W2 alone or paired with some smaller amp like might be a better.


BTW, does W2 have a real LO mode?
I think someone stated before in this thread that LO is like volume set to 100 in high gain?

Agree. This is exactly why I placed an order for the W2 and will be purchasing a C9 later in the year. Just deciding between a WA8 and a C9.

 

[W1ll1eTheP1mp]

Anyone who can link me to Chinese reviews if the W2? Which IEMs are there presets for? Xelento was mentioned. Any more?

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I'm usually one to wait to purchase things until they get old, go on sale or available used, and there's tons of reviews available.

But I just jumped on the train and ordered a W2 from MusicTeck. Can't wait!!

Same here. I tend to be a late adopter and I play around the knee of the price performance curve. But, for some products, I know a winner when I see it and I'm willing to be an early adopter for it. The W2 is clearly one of those products.

 

[musicday]

Anyone who can link me to Chinese reviews if the W2? Which IEMs are there presets for? Xelento was mentioned. Any more?

If you read the tread you will see plenty of impressions from us, the users and owners of the W2. At the moment there are no presets in the menu for any IEMs. Go buy it and enjoy it, it is that good !

 

[Scubadevils]

Just occurred to me, what cable will I need to connect the W2 to a 2020 MacBook Air?!

 

[musicday]

Just occurred to me, what cable will I need to connect the W2 to a 2020 MacBook Air?!

No need to worry, the cable is already included in the box.

 

[Scubadevils]

No need to worry, the cable is already included in the box.

Great, that's good to know - thank you.

 

[Niyologist]

Guys, can anyone compare W2 to hiby R6 pro? Owned this player, I did not like it on sound.

Okay. I got the W2 and I paired it with the UM 3DT. It's very similar to the R6 Pro in terms of overall sound quality. Maybe a smidge better in some aspects like detail retrieval, for 3.5mm. With 4.4mm, it's a smidge better as well. The details in the background have more clarity and are lifted a bit more forward. The stage is slightly more intimate, but that's to be expected with a weaker amp. The transparency is a clear winner over the R6 Pro. The transparency is crystal clear. Like looking through a clean lake. You can see the bottom of the lake. It looks great. Anyway, I highly recommend the W2.

EDIT: The sound signature is similar to the R6 Pro as well, but it's more near neutral with a slightly warm tilt.