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

[povidlo]

Fyi- Huo Guang store on AE has used W1 for $168 USD

 

[musicday]

I won't bother getting one used, you don't know if there is something wrong with it

 

[becauseim]

Okay, I guess I'll get an E1DA instead since w2 is way more expensive and out of stock...

I advise you to compare with your ears in the future with the W2. because I do not guarantee that the SQ is actually equal, this is just my non-professional hearing. although if you look at the measurements, the E1DA is even better than the W2

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

Comparing LPW2 and E1DA 9038sG3 on heavy music I came to conclusion, that they are at the same level of SQ, but W2 sound signature has a warmer (darker) without loss of detail, which leaves my choice for W2, although the usability leaves much to be desired.

E1DA 9038sG3
+ it is stable with the iPhone (you can increase the volume without limit on iOS, with a maximum value even louder than the W2, without additional power)
+ $105
- settings only in app (a special minus for ios users)

LPW2
- max volume on iPhone 90/100 - which is critical for me and high-ohm IEMs
- $300
+ screen availability - change settings on the go

I guess I just can't buy a product from a company that is so bad at naming them.

How do you even remember what it's called?

How does the E1DA 9038sG3 compare to the E1DA 9038xG2 or the E1DA 9037xG1?

 

[becauseim]

I guess I just can't buy a product from a company that is so bad at naming them.

How do you even remember what it's called?

How does the E1DA 9038sG3 compare to the E1DA 9038xG2 or the E1DA 9037xG1?

remembered, because I bought it )

I guess the new generation is nothing but a refined version. i haven't had experience comparing gen 3 to gen 1/2. but have had experience comparing gen3 S to gen3 D.

D requires more power from the transport, so, doesn't work with the iPhone without additional power, has Single Ended 3.5 output.
S is more powerful at the output, works without additional power, but requires a balanced connection

SQ is identical

 

[twister6]

I am sorry if i miss something or this has been asked many times but what is the output impedance of w2 and w1 ? Thanks

@ClieOS posted it here, SE: 0.89 ohm, Bal: 0.48 ohm

 

[thomaspf]

I advise you to compare with your ears in the future with the W2. because I do not guarantee that the SQ is actually equal, this is just my non-professional hearing. although if you look at the measurements, the E1DA is even better than the W2

Do you have a link to the measurements?

 

[ClieOS]

Can't beat this.

 

[bluestorm1992]

Some of you might be interested in this: a fellow Head-fier made an investigation into MQA.

Post in thread 'Tidal Masters & MQA Thread!'
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tidal-masters-mqa-thread.838888/post-16293287

Video here:

 

[twister6]

Can't beat this.

What adapter is that? Does it have a flexibly short ribbon cable? And do you have something sticky under W2 to hold it attached?

I just received that other 180deg adapter from Ali, works really good with a phone:





and also works OK with small DAPs, but it makes more sense to use it with something like R3 Pro which is almost the size of W2 w/adapter rather than smaller R2 where W2 sticks out.






Btw, someone asked me and I just confirmed that W2 doesn't work with Shanling M0. As soon as I connect W2, M0 powers down. I assume it can't handle the current draw.

 

[ClieOS]

What adapter is that? Does it have a flexibly short ribbon cable? And do you have something sticky under W2 to hold it attached?

Answer to the first two question can be found on the link above the picture.

Yes, there is some double-sided tape under W2.

 

[FooFighter]

What adapter is that? Does it have a flexibly short ribbon cable? And do you have something sticky under W2 to hold it attached?

I just received that other 180deg adapter from Ali, works really good with a phone:





and also works OK with small DAPs, but it makes more sense to use it with something like R3 Pro which is almost the size of W2 w/adapter rather than smaller R2 where W2 sticks out.






Btw, someone asked me and I just confirmed that W2 doesn't work with Shanling M0. As soon as I connect W2, M0 powers down. I assume it can't handle the current draw.

Ordered the same adapter from Aliexpress - mine doesn't work at all, Bad luck or maybe to be expected for the low price that some percentage is broken...
Regarding M0, interesting that my Q1 is working but it has a larger battery than M0....

 

[musicday]

I think this is the best cable solution to use with a laptop :
US $2.63 10%OFF | 90 Degree L Shape Usb Type C Fast Charging Cable 20cm 1m 2m 2 Meter Usb-c Cable Kabel Tipo C for Game for Samsung Note20 S20 S21
https://a.aliexpress.com/_uz3NUX

 

[twister6]

Answer to the first two question can be found on the link above the picture.

Yes, there is some double-sided tape under W2.

I guess I gotta check my eyes lol! Missed that embedded link.

 

[musicday]

Anyone who ordered the case, received it yet?