[musicday]

Thank you for letting me know.

 

[twister6]

For power-hungry headphones, I think something like iFi Diablo is a better buy. W2 can handle power-hungry IEMs and efficient headphones. Using it with less efficient headphones will be a stretch.

True. For anything power hungry and inefficient using usb/dac dongle won't cut it when you are sucking juices from your smartphone Dongles are not intended for that, you need something with a built-in battery.

 

[Kiats]

True. For anything power hungry and inefficient using usb/dac dongle won't cut it when you are sucking juices from your smartphone Dongles are not intended for that, you need something with a built-in battery.

Indeed. the W2 is very good for what it does. But let's not get carried away.

 

[Ufanco]

Went a little nuts on trying to find the right usb connector for the w2.
I tried the ddHiFi options and decided the ddHiFi tc28i with a c to c usb works best with my iPhone setup. Currently use that with either the woo audio or a TC05. I also have a custom usb for the w2 cable that should arrive soon. On iPad air l’m using the L shaped one that was posted earlier. I’m really liking the L shaped one since it’s easier to remove for charging the iPad.

This has left me a with a couple of extra cables. If anyone is interested I have a unopened ddHiFi MFi06 and TC05 for sale. Just pm me. I live in the usa and figure this may save someone the long wait from China.

 

[gto88]

Purchased W1 for $149 sale price. I guess that W2 might be better, but I might not hear the difference so save myself some money.
W1 is pretty good by spec. and I want to try DAC other than ESS ones.

 

[musicday]

Purchased W1 for $149 sale price. I guess that W2 might be better, but I might not hear the difference so save myself some money.
W1 is pretty good by spec. and I want to try DAC other than ESS ones.

If it works for you great. I didn't even wanted to read about the W1 and I went straight to W2 after I sold my S1.
Very, very happy with it

 

[treefingers]

Hey guys I picked up the DDhifi TC05 and have constant cut outs when using it with the W2, anyone else experience issues? I have tried swapping ends but same result, will go back to seller but curious if others have had issues with the w2? My phone is a samsung s20 FE 5g

 

[twister6]

Hey guys I picked up the DDhifi TC05 and have constant cut outs when using it with the W2, anyone else experience issues? I have tried swapping ends but same result, will go back to seller but curious if others have had issues with the w2? My phone is a samsung s20 FE 5g

I have both @ddHiFi TC05 straight and L-shaped versions, the most reliable cable I have tried so far with W2 and S1. What do you mean by swapping ends? TC05 is unidirectional, not bi-directional. The housing of connectors has an arrow pointing in the direction of data flow from your source to W2. But you can flip usb-c connector 180deg to see if it makes a difference. I assume the cable's usb-c connector snaps in securely going into W2 and your phone? If there is a little bit of wiggle at your phone side, that could be an issue due to worn out phone connector.

 

[14christ]

Hey guys I picked up the DDhifi TC05 and have constant cut outs when using it with the W2, anyone else experience issues? I have tried swapping ends but same result, will go back to seller but curious if others have had issues with the w2? My phone is a samsung s20 FE 5g

I would give it a shot on another phone or laptop with USBC out. That will tell you if it's your phone or the cable.

 

[dgjl]

Hey guys I picked up the DDhifi TC05 and have constant cut outs when using it with the W2, anyone else experience issues? I have tried swapping ends but same result, will go back to seller but curious if others have had issues with the w2? My phone is a samsung s20 FE 5g

What do you mean by cut outs? I've certainly experience a lot of W2/Phone connection problems with a whole range of cables - pretty much all the ones recommended on this site, including the ddhifi - due to loose/unstable usb connectors - usually at the phone end, sometimes the W2 end. Probably the most annoying aspect of this 'hobby'. But I haven't experienced any 'software' cut outs except with much cheaper dacs. The only rock solid usb c cable I've found is this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07H96FWY9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (though currently unavailable in the UK).

 

[deafenears]

With the SPDIF port, is that just 3.5mm mini-optical similar to that of the Chromecast Audio?

 

[treefingers]

I'll do some more tests tomorrow on other devices, however the cable it comes with has zero cutouts so does point to a dodgy cable.

 

[twister6]

With the SPDIF port, is that just 3.5mm mini-optical similar to that of the Chromecast Audio?

It's coax, not optical, there were quite a few recommendations of cables people found and shared in this thread, search for "spdif cable".

 

[treefingers]

Hey guys I picked up the DDhifi TC05 and have constant cut outs when using it with the W2, anyone else experience issues? I have tried swapping ends but same result, will go back to seller but curious if others have had issues with the w2? My phone is a samsung s20 FE 5g

So it seems like my issue is isolated to the TC05 cable but only when using my Phone, If I keep the W2 perfectly still its fine but if I pick it up it loses connection. I cant repeat this issue if I connect it to my laptop nor do i have the same issue on my phone using the cable the W2 came with. Not much I can do i guess, was thinking of changing my phone might use this as an excuse!

 

[14christ]

So it seems like my issue is isolated to the TC05 cable but only when using my Phone, If I keep the W2 perfectly still its fine but if I pick it up it loses connection. I cant repeat this issue if I connect it to my laptop nor do i have the same issue on my phone using the cable the W2 came with. Not much I can do i guess, was thinking of changing my phone might use this as an excuse!

Sounds like the port on your phone is toast and it's time to get an upgrade!