[HiFiHawaii808]

Right on the OP update #3

As far as we tested, there is no issues with W1 since it only draws 90mA, but W2 draws 110-120mA and iPhone has a limitation of 100mA to support external devices. So, when using W2 with iPhone 11 or 12 and W2 volume is over 70, it draws more current than iPhone allows and volume gets choppy and cuts off, even with that white cable. We suggest you set your iPhone to max volume, set W2 gain high and lower W2 volume below 70. That is when there are no issues with iPhone. Android phones and windows laptops don't have this issue. Only iPhones.

yeah, I don' like the max volume idea because if you forget to set it back, you can blow out your ears when you switch sources or monitors.

 

[bluestorm1992]

Its arrived today, yeyy, I'm basically so thrilled with L&P for paying a tribute to Japan devices of the golden years of personal audio, W2 looks awesome like Denon and Aiwa of the 80s,awesome look!
I am pretty pleased, its smaller and pictures don't do it justice, in usage its very good, no crashes so far which is great, though i haven't had it out just yet.
It sounds fab really, what's to complain about, it's enough of a step up from S1 imo, sound that is more mature but fun enough especially that it offers good tinkering. In fact for the first time i hear a difference in Dig Filter implementation, LLSlow seems to be bassier and warmer than NOS along Tune 2 which i have settled to for now.
No idea how to see FW??
But nothing i need as it all works beautifully, should be on latest FW anyway as its latest batch.
I'd love a Mest2 profile amd maybe Monarch, Clairvoyance Oracle etc.

Massive Thank you to Andrew @MusicTeck again, what a sweet service he has perfected over that last few years!

Congrats!

Check the OP for FW update info and how to check the latest FW version.

 

[saltyfr0g]

yeah, I don' like the max volume idea because if you forget to set it back, you can blow out your ears when you switch sources or monitors.

My understanding was that the dongles completely circumvent the phone volume settings but I’ll try the max volume on iPhone trick because I need that insane sub bass depth.

 

[soundblast75]

Congrats!

Check the OP for FW update info and how to check the latest FW version.

No Windows, so will have to wait if that's the way to check via their tool.
Don't see a way to check on w2 direct

 

[bluestorm1992]

No Windows, so will have to wait if that's the way to check via their tool.
Don't see a way to check on w2 direct

To check your current FW version. Unplug your W1/W2 first. Then, keep holding the shorter of the two bottoms and plug the device into your PC. The device’s screen will display your current FW version.

But you will probably need to do this with a Windows PC. Still, does not hurt to try on a Mac and see what happens.

 

[soundblast75]

To check your current FW version. Unplug your W1/W2 first. Then, keep holding the shorter of the two bottoms and plug the device into your PC. The device’s screen will display your current FW version.

But you will probably need to do this with a Windows PC. Still, does not hurt to try on a Mac and see what happens.

No Mac either lol, im a Linux guy, the other 2 suck too much

 

[snapandslide]

So mine has landed! First impressions, it's a lovely piece of hardware! Even the naff white cables can't detract from it looking great! Music wise - it sounds glorious with the Z1R, a really good match. The N3 is also not so bad, but when A/B-ing with the Z1R, it's not really fair! I'm playing from an iPhone XS - max vol on the phone and in high gain I barely touch 30 on the W2 vol. Lots of headroom and I am very impressed by how well it drives the Z1R. I sold my Fiio M11 to buy this and it was a very good decision. I have a WM1A incoming in the coming days - looking forward to comparing them!

Checking firmware, mines at 1.0.2.0 - I assume this is the latest?

 

[musicday]

1.0.2.1 is the latest but the 1.0.2.0 is the same firmware been told.

 

[snapandslide]

1.0.2.1 is the latest but the 1.0.2.0 is the same firmware been told.

Oh right, gotcha - I have downloaded the package, but I'll hold off upgrading then.

 

[Scubadevils]

I've yet to change the firmware on mine!

 

[snapandslide]

I've yet to change the firmware on mine!

I doubt there is significant difference practically anyway!

 

[Scubadevils]

I doubt there is significant difference practically anyway!

I thought it just added custom EQ for specific IEMs so didn't bother.

Congrats on yours BTW, you finally get to properly test the Z1R!

 

[musicday]

I use Windows 7 64 bit laptop. Even with the software for the pc I couldn't use the W2 until I installed the latest firmware. Now I am happy .

 

[tisquinn]

So mine has landed! First impressions, it's a lovely piece of hardware! Even the naff white cables can't detract from it looking great! Music wise - it sounds glorious with the Z1R, a really good match. The N3 is also not so bad, but when A/B-ing with the Z1R, it's not really fair! I'm playing from an iPhone XS - max vol on the phone and in high gain I barely touch 30 on the W2 vol. Lots of headroom and I am very impressed by how well it drives the Z1R. I sold my Fiio M11 to buy this and it was a very good decision. I have a WM1A incoming in the coming days - looking forward to comparing them!

Checking firmware, mines at 1.0.2.0 - I assume this is the latest?

Just out of curiosity—why run it on high gain and low volume instead of low gain and higher volume? Does it drive the Z1R better on high gain?

 

[snapandslide]

I thought it just added custom EQ for specific IEMs so didn't bother.

Congrats on yours BTW, you finally get to properly test the Z1R!

Jip! My ears still haven’t totally cleared though, so gotta be a little careful. Gotta see a specialist at some point...

I use Windows 7 64 bit laptop. Even with the software for the pc I couldn't use the W2 until I installed the latest firmware. Now I am happy .

Nice! Looking forward to some laptop experiments myself this weekend - gonna try some of the OSS music players out there!

Just out of curiosity—why run it on high gain and low volume instead of low gain and higher volume? Does it drive the Z1R better on high gain?

It’s not just about volume with Gain. In addition it was suggested to ramp up vol to 100 on an iPhone and run in high gain to ensure no issues with current limits with an iPhone.