I own several DAPs, they just can't beat the convivence of dongles. So I bought several, from $100 ones to $400 ones. W4 is probably the only dongle you need. I also have the W2, bought from MusicTeck as well. W4 is an improvement from every aspect of W2: better details, lower power consumption, higher output power, more expanded stage. The W2 is still a very good device. But the fact that it is discontinued right now and there is W4 existing makes W2 an obvious inferior choice to W4. If you have the budget for W4, or simply want to try the best that a dongle could offer, you will not be disappointed by this device. Also, this dongle is beautifully made, the original leather case is very pretty too.
Like always, MusicTeck is a great website to buy from. Shipment is always so fast and more importantly, the packaging is really nice: always wrapped in bubbles and tightly sealed.
It's been a long time since I was really impressed by some DAC products after 9038pro and AK4499 came out and flipped the desktop DAC market. Yeah, for the portable side of the game, an implementation based on CS43131 is also a significant improvement but somewhat underwhelming without reaching the threshold of theoretically comprehensible optimum. Kudos to L&P for striving above and beyond, even doing their own SIP to present the best CS43131 implementation with a measured SINAD of over 119 dB.
P.S. The leather case is kind of underwhelming compared to the device.
First, the shipping via DHL is escellent.
And, now, via Iphone+Roon ARC, the sound of a 300 ohms earbuds is perfect to my ears, at the good level.
The L&P sound is there !
I own the LP6ti7AE and my listening pleasure continues with the W4.
The same universe, analog and bright, precise and harmonious.
Stellar spec'ed dongle and MusicTeck shipped it to Europe really fast.
I am big fan of a good sound on the go in a small form factor.That's why I decided to buy another USB dongle. Before I had Lotoo Paw S1 and L&P W2.The first one was quite weak for the sound I was looking for but the W2 was a great success.
I am saying that I was, because now I have purchased from this great website the flagship L&P W4.
This is 10% or more better then the W2 in every single aspect including instrument separation, details, soundstage, sub bass.
I can't compare it with the other high end RU7 as I haven't heard it, but the W4 is very detailed, neutral with a black background, it uses very little battery power from your phone and is very powerful for it's size.
I really recommend it to anyone that is interested in quality powerful sound in a small device.
Clarity is unmatched , to the point that you will hear filters produced from the studio, hence why live unfiltered music sounds best . Bass is subtle which I prefer. Details are more important since I also use them for gaming . Match this with a quality DAC so that you can bring these alive . I prefer all EQ switches turned off (1 bass ,2mid,3highs) . Optical input from my dac sounds best , iPad Pro 1st gen sounds great stand alone(3.5 analog), you will receive a little interference from wifi once in awhile and a generic laptop sounds worse ( floor noise is high,sound quality and interference is pretty bad) so make sure to use a high end dac with an low noise power input . I highly recommend these ! Probably the best BA’s on the market . Grace from musicteck was a pleasure to work with . Great customer service . I will recommend friends to purchase from them .
Simply fascinating. Stellar local only DAP. The triple timbre options are no gimmick. The ease of use is top notch. Screen clarity and UI responsiveness are near flawless. Best resolution, and this includes the ibasso DX170 and Sony A306. Sonically, what we have here is a technical yet musical affair, that is highly transparent while retaining a warm character, with fantastically resolving bass and extended treble that’s resolute but never shrill. As I said earlier, this is a nearly flawless Dap, as long as you’re not a streamer. This has been a true pleasure.
I love the opportunity to change op apps. The included one is my favorite. If you are thinking about it, it's a great product. Great build quality and feel in hand, unique design. So nice.
One month ago I bought EE Hero and its sound was missing low range according to my preference. A bass was very slightly present although its genuine cable made from 4 copper wires (24 AWG) and some silver plated strands
After exploring many brands and cables I decided to go for Code 24C counting on thicker major wires (18 AWG) and better purity of copper.
The Code 24C sounds absolutely amazing, with full audible spectrum, strong bass but not overwhelming to me. The sound is accurate, tight but warm bass and creates extended stage space.
Moreover, very fancy dark purple colour which is really nice and not distracting as i thought by looking pictures. The set for connecting is perfectly design to apply 2.5, 3.5 and 4.4mm in a high quality manner.
Definitely, it’s thick and not allowing to make small rounds requiring a more space for protection (in a folder or a box).