Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)
Jul 20, 2021 at 2:28 AM Post #3,571 of 5,299
I just got my W2 over the weekend. I listened all weekend on my M1 iPad Pro (14.6) using the stock/included with W2 usb-c to usb-c without issue. It does seem very flimsy though and I will likely order something else. You should be able to switch between the W2 and iPad speaker by clicking the airplay button.

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Thank you for your advice. I found out that when using the stock cable, W2 works properly as an audio output device in some instances. After about 10 connection attempts, W2 is randomly recognized as an audio output and works properly via stock c to c cable. Maybe, the culprit of this connection problem is a faulty stock cable. I’m eagerly waiting for DD Hifi cable to arrive.
 
Jul 20, 2021 at 4:51 AM Post #3,572 of 5,299
Thank you for your advice. I found out that when using the stock cable, W2 works properly as an audio output device in some instances. After about 10 connection attempts, W2 is randomly recognized as an audio output and works properly via stock c to c cable. Maybe, the culprit of this connection problem is a faulty stock cable. I’m eagerly waiting for DD Hifi cable to arrive.

Did you got the black or the white cable ?
 
Jul 20, 2021 at 4:59 AM Post #3,573 of 5,299
Did you got the black or the white cable ?
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I’ve ordered a DD hifi new TC05 usb c to c cable. I’ll get my hands on this tomorrow.
 
Jul 20, 2021 at 5:39 AM Post #3,575 of 5,299
It's killing me this doesn't have adjustable parametric eq. obv it has the ability, even if it's a simple method or just having 2-3 bands will be enough.. the only dongle to offer fully para eq is the quidelix 5k, it would be good to get some more competition...
 
Jul 20, 2021 at 7:07 AM Post #3,577 of 5,299
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Jul 20, 2021 at 10:35 AM Post #3,580 of 5,299
Oh. I've got a black one.

A lot of issues have been reported with the black cable, that's why I asked. I got black with W1, white with W2 (cables dispatch is not device related), my black cable black is unusable, lots of cuts. Piece of advice for DDhifi calble with W1/W2, don't let it hang, you'll quickly kill it.
 
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Jul 20, 2021 at 11:34 AM Post #3,581 of 5,299
I have the white C-to-C cable that was included with my W2 and haven’t experienced any issues - though it’s a short depending on your use and needs.

I’ve also tested other C-to-C cables: Fiio LT-CT1, ddHifi TC05 angled and new upgraded TC05 with no issues - they’ve all provided solid connections.

I’ve also had great success using 0.8m CalDigit Thunberbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4/USB-4 cable with the new M1 iPad Pro 12” and M1 MBP 13” when I require longer connections. Note that the majority of USB-C cables are charging cables and data transfer, TB3/4 cables provide more functionality - data, display and networking.

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Jul 20, 2021 at 10:33 PM Post #3,583 of 5,299
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005002640070063.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.43206c378Y6R48

Only one tried which seems to survive to the weighty LP¨hanging (so far).



Ruined two of them, one straight one angled letting W2 hang. If you never let your (LP) dongle hang, they're fine. Had no problem with lighter dongles hanging.
Im a bit iffy on aliexpress, i did see it on amazon, But I thought of going ahead with the ddhifi since im familiar with their stuff.
I'll try yours out once this one gives in.
 
Jul 21, 2021 at 7:28 AM Post #3,584 of 5,299
So i got an IPhone, W2 sounds superb with Tidal, punchier and cleaner than samsung,but in Apple music you cannot change vol with side button and vol is too quiet while in Tidal it all works, had to switch on Music app for the sake of activating High res/dolby blah blah
Has anyone got some input on how to get Apple music louder and vol buttons working with W2?
 
Jul 21, 2021 at 7:45 AM Post #3,585 of 5,299
So i got an IPhone, W2 sounds superb with Tidal, punchier and cleaner than samsung,but in Apple music you cannot change vol with side button and vol is too quiet while in Tidal it all works, had to switch on Music app for the sake of activating High res/dolby blah blah
Has anyone got some input on how to get Apple music louder and vol buttons working with W2?
For me I can’t change volume via iPhone (maybe I don’t know how to) but can change volume when playing apple music by side buttons on W2
 

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