[quimbo]

I have noticed the market being flooded with DAC/amp dongles in the recent months and even weeks. The W2 is certainly the main contender for the top spot in an ideal ranking. What are in the opinion of the followers of this thread the other challengers, in terms of overall performance/sound?

There's a thread for that - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/usb-c-to-3-5mm-adapters-dac-lets-find-the-best.908839/

 

[jeffhawke]

There's a thread for that - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/usb-c-to-3-5mm-adapters-dac-lets-find-the-best.908839/

Thanks

 

[chortya]

Where can I buy the W2 in Europe?

 

[snapandslide]

Where can I buy the W2 in Europe?

I think most of us on this side of the water have bought from Musicteck in the US.

 

[musicday]

I think most of us on this side of the water have bought from Musicteck in the US.

Yes definitely. Recommended 100%.

 

[F700]

Soft plastic protection case from AE does a good job

 

[musicday]

I like the case more than I thought I would. It's a must for all the W2 owners.

 

[snapandslide]

I like the case more than I thought I would. It's a must for all the W2 owners.

Fully agree.

 

[Dionietzscheus]

Soft plastic protection case from AE does a good job

Can you share the link for this case?

 

[F700]

Can you share the link for this case?

CHF 14.88 Réduction de 40％ | Doux Cristal Clair De Protection Tpu Coque Peau Couverture Pour Le luxe ET précision W1 W2 Coque
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0Jcux7

 

[FooFighter]

CHF 14.88 Réduction de 40％ | Doux Cristal Clair De Protection Tpu Coque Peau Couverture Pour Le luxe ET précision W1 W2 Coque
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0Jcux7

What is the difference between "clear" and "clear back" options?

 

[F700]

What is the difference between "clear" and "clear back" options?

I’ve choosen the clear black color and it actually is more of a « smoke clear » color. It goes well with the W2.

 

[FooFighter]

I’ve choosen the clear black color and it actually is more of a « smoke clear » color. It goes well with the W2.

Ok, I misread, it's "black" and not "back".
Have now ordered your option too

 

[MaggotBrain]

I kept on having issues with my W2 not syncing up with my IPhone right. I would get up on a weekend morning in the glorious expectation of audio enlightenment hardwired into my ear holes - then have to resort to a Bluetooth alternative when the W2 started scratching like a broken record. I then turned to a tried-and-true way to get my struggling audio gear to pull their weight and get back to work. I will share my secret to the denizens of this forum.

I placed an order for a Shanling M8 last night and, wouldn’t you know it, the W2 put its big boy pants on and worked like a charm this morning. Jedi Mind tricks, y’all.

 

[bluestorm1992]

I kept on having issues with my W2 not syncing up with my IPhone right. I would get up on a weekend morning in the glorious expectation of audio enlightenment hardwired into my ear holes - then have to resort to a Bluetooth alternative when the W2 started scratching like a broken record. I then turned to a tried-and-true way to get my struggling audio gear to pull their weight and get back to work. I will share my secret to the denizens of this forum.

I placed an order for a Shanling M8 last night and, wouldn’t you know it, the W2 put its big boy pants on and worked like a charm this morning. Jedi Mind tricks, y’all.

Sounds like the iPhone volume issue? A volume on W2 higher than 70 will lead to cutouts.

The best practice is to turn your iPhone’s volume all the way up, so that you don’t need to raise W2’s volume that high.