Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)
Apr 1, 2021 at 10:03 AM Post #1,666 of 5,290
US $6.44 8%OFF | High quality USB type C to type C male synchronous charging OTG 180 degree charging cable adapter mobile phone u disk connector
https://a.aliexpress.com/_vpV4TT

Though I ordered a number of other adapters from eBay (and still waiting), will check this one out as well. With shipping to US the total was $11.64. Just never ordered from ali, hopefully won't get my email/txt spammed lol!!!
 
Apr 1, 2021 at 10:45 AM Post #1,668 of 5,290
My super portable solution for now.
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Apr 1, 2021 at 11:31 AM Post #1,669 of 5,290
US $6.44 8%OFF | High quality USB type C to type C male synchronous charging OTG 180 degree charging cable adapter mobile phone u disk connector
https://a.aliexpress.com/_vpV4TT
Looking at the photos on the ALI site for this adapter there is a great idea for a cellphone centric case for the W2. A silicon case with rubber suction cups like the one in the picture would make for a very nice mobile rig.

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Apr 1, 2021 at 11:32 AM Post #1,670 of 5,290
First mobility test with ddhifi adapter kit with IPhone and W2 squeezed in back and front jeans pockets passed.
I was tidying in the house moving in different positions, walking, crouching etc with no effect on connectivity, so dead solid.
I have though a question to all W2 users: how are you folding your setup?I was wondering if the bulky new lightning adapter should better point upwards when in pocket so it's not so much squeezed.
On the other hand when putting the IPhone upside down you have another 180 degree twist of your IEM cable, respectively USB-C cable - see pictures...
I am also waiting for Aliexpress 180 degree USB-C adapter which we discussed before - but that one will only work for USB-C players so not with my IPhone
Glad to hear that the ddhifi kit is working for you!! I'm not having any luck with the cables that came with my W2, neither the lightning nor the USB-C flavors. I have the ddhifi USB-C cable on order and already own the lightning > USB-C adapter. Also ordered the Penon cable.

I gave up on my W2 during this morning's walk because of interruptions. It was simply useless. Never had any problems with my other two dongles. Very frustrating. :angry:
 
Apr 1, 2021 at 11:35 AM Post #1,671 of 5,290
Looking at the photos on the ALI site for this adapter there is a great idea for a cellphone centric case for the W2. A silicon case with rubber suction cups like the one in the picture would make for a very nice mobile rig.

A case especially for the W2 should be released in Ali this week if we are lucky. I prefer to have the best protection and ergonomics.
 
Apr 1, 2021 at 12:42 PM Post #1,675 of 5,290
I used velcro on mine .. those small squarish ones
Could you please post a link /photo?
I am completely new to this attaching/sticking-things-to-the-back-of-your-phone-topic
 
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Apr 1, 2021 at 3:33 PM Post #1,676 of 5,290
I was not a headphone fan and had been pairing my hd6xx with a cellphone until I recently upgraded my phone so now looking for a usb-c to 3.5mm for the earphone (another reason kid now has his own taste and I no longer have much time on speakers). After searching around and reading tens if not hundreds of reviews I came to this topic on w1/w2. Haven't gone through the 111 pages yet, but is there significant difference between w1/w2 as the price implies? I suppose they can both drive hd6xx nicely. Seems unable to get w2 now as it's showing oos at hifigo and pre-order at musicteck. Any other reputable sellers offer w2 in US?
Honestly, I don't think there is that significant "audible difference". There is a 5db difference in SINAD(which is quite significant), but at 113 to 118 difference, I honestly doubt I'd reliably be able to distinguish it. As with most audio gear, the returns are diminishing after a certain point. So I guess the question is whether this improvement is worth it for you. Some audiophiles are not willing to compromise even an inch of performance, and that's what the W2 is for. W1, on the other hand, perform as well as the best existing dongles.
I decided to go with the W1(for the same reason I own the IER-M7 instead of the M9) and are pretty happy with them. I jumped from HUD100(with SINAD of 100db or so, and I do notice the difference between HUD100 and W1). I still have a tiny bit of reservations for recommending either for full sized headphones. The W1 didn't really pair well with the HD800, but it worked perfectly for the Aonic 50, so ymmv. (I see that you mentioned 3.5mm, so assuming you don't plan on going balanced, I really don't think there is much of a difference unbalanced W1 and W2).
 
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Apr 1, 2021 at 5:02 PM Post #1,680 of 5,290
I think for now I'll try to put it in my pocket without the house keys ... 😉
 

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