Lotoo PAW Gold Touch - Touchscreen, 4.4mm Bal, USB DAC, Bluetooth
May 30, 2022 at 4:04 PM Post #2,928 of 3,533
It is possible, it has been a while already but no matter what, the LPGT, LPGT TI and even the LP6K are all somewhat limited editions now in some way as they are using versions of AKM DAC chips that are long discontinued.

They had a recent teaser on their FB page of a device that was to be shown at the High-end Munich 2022 show May 19-22 but I haven't seen anything:

https://www.facebook.com/lotoopaw/photos/a.2233474603412184/5101866733239609/

It is possible, it has been a while already but no matter what, the LPGT, LPGT TI and even the LP6K are all somewhat limited editions now in some way as they are using versions of AKM DAC chips that are long discontinued.

They had a recent teaser on their FB page of a device that was to be shown at the High-end Munich 2022 show May 19-22 but I haven't seen anything:

https://www.facebook.com/lotoopaw/photos/a.2233474603412184/5101866733239609/
As far as you can tell from the size in the photo, I think it will not be a upgrade for LPGT. Too big device.
So, I guess it will be either another transportable desktop monster of the DX220 Max / Kann Cube form factor, or a desktop product in general.
 
May 30, 2022 at 4:07 PM Post #2,929 of 3,533
As far as you can tell from the size in the photo, I think it will not be a upgrade for LPGT. Too big device.
So, I guess it will be either another transportable desktop monster of the DX220 Max / Kann Cube form factor, or a desktop product in general.

Yes that is my feeling as well. Something transportable rather than a portable DAP maybe. Doesn't look like a full fledge desktop amp either but pictures can be deceiving! :)
 
May 30, 2022 at 4:37 PM Post #2,930 of 3,533
I suspect they made alot more than 999 units claimed. 👍
I think there are no more than promised. 1k is a fairly large circulation for a player. One of the most expensive player.
 
May 30, 2022 at 5:22 PM Post #2,931 of 3,533
You can not buy the LPGT TI because it is a limited edition 999 units made. I think they are sold out now, but you can still buy the regular LPGT. I sold my LPGT TI and bought LP6TI AE. LPGT TI is good but LP6TI AE is on another level in terms of technicalities and is much grander sounding. At almost $7k and only 99 made, not many people will get to try LP6TI.

Edited: MusicTeck still have the LPGT TI on sale. I suspect they made alot more than the 999 units claimed as it no longer states 999 units made.


I am well acquainted with both LP6 gold and LP6 Titan, no doubt that LP6 Titan is the best sounding DAP I have ever heard. The only reason I do not want to buy LP6 Ti now is that I am still waiting for LP7 which hopefully we will see end of this year or next year.
 
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May 30, 2022 at 7:51 PM Post #2,932 of 3,533
I think not. The unit I purchased about 6 weeks ago was #664. Sounds like there is still quite a few before we get to 999.

I bought my Ti at the beginning of the year and my serial # is 8xx. My friend liked the sound so much he ordered a Ti from Musicteck a couple weeks later and his serial was 5xx. The shipment Andrew got was mixed serial number wise.

Also, Lotoo released a statement about the Ti that only 999 (maybe 1,000, I forget) we’re being made.
 
Jul 6, 2022 at 4:46 AM Post #2,935 of 3,533
I’m still trying to wrap my head around the complexity of the nature of the LPGT. So far I’ll just say, the last time a device brought out such a visceral emotional response from me was back when I had the Ferrum Oor and Hypsos stack. Like my-voice-getting-shaky-and-eyes-almost-tearing-up visceral amounts of emotion. Insane. I’m using the Empire Ears Legend Evo with spinfit cp145 eartips and stock cable. XRC upsampling turned on to DSD 11.2MHz.
 
Jul 6, 2022 at 9:27 AM Post #2,936 of 3,533
I’m still trying to wrap my head around the complexity of the nature of the LPGT. So far I’ll just say, the last time a device brought out such a visceral emotional response from me was back when I had the Ferrum Oor and Hypsos stack. Like my-voice-getting-shaky-and-eyes-almost-tearing-up visceral amounts of emotion. Insane. I’m using the Empire Ears Legend Evo with spinfit cp145 eartips and stock cable. XRC upsampling turned on to DSD 11.2MHz.
@Vanheim what is this XRC upsampling you refer to? It that a function of the LPGT? :)
I owned LPGT previously, but was not aware at that time of any kind of upsampling function. Would be delighted to discover that this was an oversight :D
 
Jul 6, 2022 at 11:40 AM Post #2,937 of 3,533
I’m still trying to wrap my head around the complexity of the nature of the LPGT. So far I’ll just say, the last time a device brought out such a visceral emotional response from me was back when I had the Ferrum Oor and Hypsos stack. Like my-voice-getting-shaky-and-eyes-almost-tearing-up visceral amounts of emotion. Insane. I’m using the Empire Ears Legend Evo with spinfit cp145 eartips and stock cable. XRC upsampling turned on to DSD 11.2MHz.
The resolution is so nice. I use Lotoo Paw Gold Touch and Sony NW-WM1Z exclusively. I love them both. 20220702_213736.jpg
 
Jul 6, 2022 at 12:48 PM Post #2,938 of 3,533
@Vanheim what is this XRC upsampling you refer to? It that a function of the LPGT? :)
I owned LPGT previously, but was not aware at that time of any kind of upsampling function. Would be delighted to discover that this was an oversight :D

Lol really, thats what the AK4137 chip is for.

The AK4137 supports PCM to PCM (converting sampling rate and data format), DSD to DSD (converting DSD sampling rate), PCM to DSD, DSD to PCM, DOP to PCM, DOP to DSD

PCM can upsample to 192Khz or 384Khz
PCM can convert to DSD 5.6Mhz or 11.2Mhz

DSD can convert to PCM so PEQ can be applied and converted back again.
 
Jul 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM Post #2,939 of 3,533
@Vanheim what is this XRC upsampling you refer to? It that a function of the LPGT? :)
I owned LPGT previously, but was not aware at that time of any kind of upsampling function. Would be delighted to discover that this was an oversight :D
It was an oversight. XRC is very nice.
 
Jul 9, 2022 at 9:08 AM Post #2,940 of 3,533
I would like to ask to be sure
I connected LPGT TI with usb cable to Boulder 812
That is a pre/dac/earphone amp
In this case the dac working is the boulder dac and lotoo is only player?
Thanks
 

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