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The Best USB audio dongle DAC/amp? Luxury & Precision W4 Review
Thank you to L&P for sending me a W4 for review.
Some things not covered in this video:
IEM presets.
Tune 1 and 2 settings: Too little difference to mention.
You can buy the L&P W4 via this affiliate link, which supports my channel:
Amazon: amzn.to/4dZ8rWF
Musictek: (No affiliation)
shop.musicteck.com/collections/luxury-precision/products/luxury-precision-w4-portable-usb-dac-amp-headphone-amp
Meze Liric II: (Affliate links)
Meze: mezeaudio.com/pages/liric?affid=19
APOS: www.hear.audio/go/liric2apos
Note: Yes, the volume clips in a couple of places, and there's a weird banding in parts too. The latter seems to be an issue with some new lights I bought.
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Get better tubes for your HiFi or Headphone amp! The Ray Tubes (APOS) 6SN7 and 12AU7 Select tubes
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Thank you to APOS for sending me the Ray Tubes (APOS) 6SN7 and 12AU7 Signature tubes for review. You can buy them at the links below, doing so which supports my channel. As reviewed: Ray Tubes Select 6SN7: www.hear.audio/go/RaySelect6SN7 Ray Tubes Select 12AU7: www.hear.audio/go/RaySelect12AU7 As mentioned: Ray Tubes Reserve 6SN7: www.hear.audio/go/RayReserve6SN7 xDuoo TA-30 with Ray Tubes 12AU...
Charging Your Braun Shaver On-the-go: Car Charging Experiment!
Просмотров 974Месяц назад
Something a bit different from my usual videos about audio gear. I came across an interesting USB charging cable online, and it got me thinking about keeping an old Braun Series 7 shaver charged in my car, without the Braun charger. I thought that I'd take you through my actual experiment to see if it works. Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Support my work! Become a member, see my r...
How to hook up your DAC and Amp - A Beginners' Guide
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
New to audio? I answer the most common questions about how to hook up an audio DAC and headphone amplifier, covering RCA, XLR, and even connections from portable gear that uses 3.5mm and 4.4mm connectors. Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and get my buying advice any time: buymeacoffee.com/currawong Various cables: (...
Battle Of The Luxe Headphones: Meze Liric 2 Vs Dca E3 - Which Reigns Supreme?
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
When it comes to high-end portable audio, there are two new contenders, the Dan Clark Audio (DCA) E3, and Meze Liric 2. But which are best headphones for portable high-end audio? It's not always clear, so I ran them through audio gear ranging from the best USB "dongle" DACs up to high-end DACs and amps. You can buy the DCA E3 from these links, which supports my channel: Audio46: www.hear.audio/...
The Ultimate Portable Headphones: Meet The Stylish Meze Liric 2
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Meze sent me the the Liric 2 headphones for review. I tested them out of everything from my computer directly up to high-end audio gear. Are these the best high-end portable headphones you can buy? You can buy the Meze Liric headphones directly from Meze at this link, which also supports my channel (if they are not returned): mezeaudio.com/pages/liric?affid=19 or from APOS: www.hear.audio/go/li...
The Lyr Does It All - Headphones, Pre-amp, Tube? No Problem!
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Schiit Audio sent me a Lyr for review. I wanted to see how it manages to work both with and without a tube, and how it compares to the Lyr 3. Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and get my buying advice any time: buymeacoffee.com/currawong I have been using Backblaze’s unlimited cloud backup to protect all my data - te...
These headphones just changed high-end audio! Dan Clark Audio's new E3 Review
Просмотров 21 тыс.6 месяцев назад
At half the price of the flagship Stealth and Expanse headphones, the new E3 takes the technology from those headphones, and brings a new, exciting tuning along with very low distortion. (This video is a re-upload that fixes a colour issue caused by my forgetting to change a setting.) Thanks to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. You can get the album "Carmen Gomes Sings the Blues" at this lin...
What does a headphone amp named after Thor's hammer sound like? The Schiit Mjolnir Review
Просмотров 20 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Schiit Audio's new Mjolnir 3 headphone amp takes an old-school approach to design, with fantastic results. www.schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3 Thanks to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. You can get the album "Carmen Gomes Sings the Blues" here: www.nativedsd.com/product/sl1... Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and ...
An Amazing Redesign - The Meze Empyrean II Headphones
Просмотров 16 тыс.7 месяцев назад
This is the first look at Meze's new US$2999/€2999 Empyrean II headphones, the successor to their first high-end headphones, the Empyrean. With a new tuning, yet the same comfortable, ergonomic, and highly attractive design, have they made another great pair of headphones? Thanks to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. You can get the album "Carmen Gomes Sings the Blues" here: www.nativedsd.com...
The sound of a high-end CD player in a USB dongle - The Cayin RU7 USB DAC/amp
Просмотров 23 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Cayin's RU7 USB dongle DAC and headphone amplifier uses technology normally found in high-end audio CD players and DACs. I put it through its paces with IEMs and full-sized headphones, as well as compare it to the RU6 and Luxury&Precision W4. I unboxed it in this video: ruclips.net/video/MNXtdbtOmI0/видео.html You can get the RU7 from the following sites and help support my channel too: Audio46...
Chord Qutest Review - The Little DAC That Does Big Things
Просмотров 21 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Thank you to the Patron who allowed me to borrow their Qutest. Thank you also to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. nativedsd.com Buy a Qutest from Audio46 and support my channel at the same time: www.hear.audio/go/qutest Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member/Patron and support my work: buymeacoffee.com/currawong patreon.com/currawong I have been using Backblaze’s unlim...
SMSL VMV P2 - What were they thinking?!?
Просмотров 10 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Sometimes manufacturers have strange product ideas. The SMSL VMV P2 headphone amplifier seems to be one of them. If, even after what I've said, you still think you'd like to buy one, do so with the link below (which supports my channel) and report your experiences back in the comments. www.hear.audio/go/SMSLVMVP2 Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and p...
Cayin N7 DAP Review - What does $2000 get you in a portable music player?
Просмотров 8 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Cayin's N7 is the first portable digital audio player (DAP) to use 1-bit playback, in the manner of high-end Japanese CD players, rather than a conventional DAC chip. I put it through its paces. You can buy the Cayin N7 from HiFiGo and support my channel at the same time: www.hear.audio/go/n7 Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in...
Should You Really Spend $2000 On A Headphone Amp?
Просмотров 15 тыс.11 месяцев назад
I'm back! Recently I decided to pull out some of my past review amps for a second listen with some of the best headphones I have here. iFi's Pro iCan has gone up in price to over $2200, and is now the Signature (though I'm comparing the old one). The more obscure Soundaware P1 is still available as it was, as is the popular Headamp GS-X mini, which has also stayed the same in price. Products in...
Cayin RU7 1-bit USB Dongle DAC Unboxing
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Cayin RU7 1-bit USB Dongle DAC Unboxing
NITSCH x Schiit Magni Piety Headphone Amp Review
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
NITSCH x Schiit Magni Piety Headphone Amp Review
Shanling M3 Ultra Portable Music Player Review
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
Shanling M3 Ultra Portable Music Player Review
iFi Neo Stream Review - The Audio Streamer with a few tricks up its sleeve
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
iFi Neo Stream Review - The Audio Streamer with a few tricks up its sleeve
April Fools - FiiO M11S vs. Shanling M3 Ultra Box Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
April Fools - FiiO M11S vs. Shanling M3 Ultra Box Review
What's inside Gustard's R26 R2R HiFi DAC? Review & Comparisons
Просмотров 38 тыс.Год назад
What's inside Gustard's R26 R2R HiFi DAC? Review & Comparisons
Meze 109 Pro Headphones Review - Yes, they are that good.
Просмотров 38 тыс.Год назад
Meze 109 Pro Headphones Review - Yes, they are that good.
The Akune Bontan: Japan's Massive Grapefruit You Won't Believe Exists!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
The Akune Bontan: Japan's Massive Grapefruit You Won't Believe Exists!
HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnets Headphones Review
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnets Headphones Review
I opened up the Topping A90D Headphone amp. Here's what I found.
Просмотров 49 тыс.Год назад
I opened up the Topping A90D Headphone amp. Here's what I found.
What does a $500 Music player get you? FiiO's M11S Review - Portable, car and Bluetooth Audio
Просмотров 41 тыс.Год назад
What does a $500 Music player get you? FiiO's M11S Review - Portable, car and Bluetooth Audio
Meze Advar IEMs Review
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Meze Advar IEMs Review
Meze Liric - High-end closed-back Headphones
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Meze Liric - High-end closed-back Headphones
Is this the best Bluetooth DAC/amp? FiiO's New BTR7
Просмотров 59 тыс.Год назад
Is this the best Bluetooth DAC/amp? FiiO's New BTR7
New Yamaha YH-5000SE Flagship Planar Headphones Announced
Просмотров 21 тыс.Год назад
New Yamaha YH-5000SE Flagship Planar Headphones Announced

Комментарии

  • @marcoarispoli
    @marcoarispoli 3 дня назад

    Thank you for the comprehensive review 🙂

  • @abzipper
    @abzipper 5 дней назад

    If you are a music producer/mixing engineer DON’T buy these! I have had multiple headphones. I got the LP2 in 2016 and they still work perfectly (I had to change the ear pads) BUT As I entered in the music production world and visited incredible studios, I’ve become more picky with the flat and detailed sound. LP2 are incredibly dark and lack of highs and mids. I normally use the Beyerdynamic DT990 pro and I wanted to try the M200. I WAS COMPLETELY DISAPPOINTED with the M200. They are not studio headphones. Horrible. They cost more than a double of dt990 pro and sound like a 45€ headphones. No joke. For that price you can get Senheiser HD 600 or DT 1990 Pro

  • @stevenichols5708
    @stevenichols5708 5 дней назад

    I have heard that the isolation of outside noise from the E3 is not good. Have you experienced this?

  • @revan.3994
    @revan.3994 6 дней назад

    On another note, my E3 play very nicely together with the iBasso DX260, because it has quite some power for a DAP.

  • @revan.3994
    @revan.3994 6 дней назад

    Any concrete recommendations for EQing the E3? ...or would you share your EQ settings (or equivalent settings for PEQs on other devices which don't have a hardware EQ)? Thanks for your very nice review, really enjoyed it!

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 5 дней назад

      I've been using a Schiit Lokius lately for EQ in my system. Usually if I EQ, I want more bass for certain tracks. Other than that, sometimes the 2-4 kHz region can be a bit forward for me with some headphones, so experimenting with pulling 2, 3 or 4 kHz back a bit can have interesting results.

  • @levinste2750
    @levinste2750 7 дней назад

    I purchased the E3, absolutely amazing headphones, I'm using it with the RME ADI 2 DAC FS. Is it worth to get the Blue Dragon cable? Does it improve some sound quality ? I never bought custom cables for my previous headphones Any advices are welcome, thank you

  • @chasemonk1682
    @chasemonk1682 7 дней назад

    I've been using my M11s with my HD600 and Ananda for a little over a month now and my experience has been great I can even run both at the same time through the balance output. The only real negative thing i had against it was the no lock function but using an app i was able to stop the volume from going up or down while it was in my pocket.

  • @1999zrx1100
    @1999zrx1100 7 дней назад

    I use to think ‘decades ago’ that getting my head around turntables and tonearm/cartridge matching was difficult, trying to figure out what external DAC would best suit my Bluesound Node is next to impossible. Wether $1,000 or $3,000 there’s no clear winner in this digital world. 😵‍💫

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 8 дней назад

    Didn’t in an earlier vid he says he personally owns a mjolner 3? .. that’s a lower end priced amp, not that go big or go home even if it’s a good performer

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 6 дней назад

      I bought the Mjolnir 3 sometime after I made this video.

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 8 дней назад

    Just found the channel for the most part. What’s the best competition that exceeds the mjolnir 3?

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 8 дней назад

    Agree with pretty much everything said

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 8 дней назад

    This is the most comprehensive review I’ve seen on this product, will have to check out the channel. Currently my amp. Was able to compare to a far more premium amp & preferred the a90 so don’t know what to believe. Could just be a preference for tight, leaner & as much detail/texture as possible over other things..Great point on the D90 picking up noise, to me it was too sketchy without a getting the right cables & such

  • @my__type4
    @my__type4 8 дней назад

    please, please provide the chart with numbers. many will want the numbers, not the impressions.

  • @robertkirk4387
    @robertkirk4387 8 дней назад

    do you need to format the SD card to fat 32 as I do with my Cowon plenue D

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 8 дней назад

      www.hear.audio/faq/ #3

  • @snarfbot
    @snarfbot 9 дней назад

    Hey just wanted to say between this and the newer btr15 I think this sounds slightly better on a pair of og aryas.

  • @user-bb2cp3jb8j
    @user-bb2cp3jb8j 11 дней назад

    Is it ok if we use AKG N5005 with this DAP?

  • @levinste2750
    @levinste2750 11 дней назад

    would the RME ADI 2 DAC would be okay for E3 ?

  • @ezekielsedge4115
    @ezekielsedge4115 12 дней назад

    Scammers are getting closelr to the correct price. The cards that cost 54.99 and 64.99 are garbage as well. Verified purchased here. Verified scam as well.

  • @abuanwp
    @abuanwp 12 дней назад

    Its hard to unhear those sharp "ssss" with this IEM. lol! Very musical but the vocals are too far away. My IE80s is way more detailed and better sounding than this due to a more forward vocals.

  • @Spock105
    @Spock105 14 дней назад

    As a non technical person : what happens if ' one resistor ' fails ? does the whole DAC then fail ? can they find that one faillure and repair or does it require to replace a whole board ?

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 14 дней назад

      It's technically possible to replace a single resistor, if you knew the type and value. If they are custom high-precision resistors, then it'd be an issue. Usually though, the whole board would be replaced. That being said, depending on the location in the ladder, the increased distortion from a resistor failure might not be noticed at all.

    • @Spock105
      @Spock105 14 дней назад

      @@Currawong Thx. So in essence , it could be an expensive repair and I guess there is for the moment not much info on how good these R2R dacs hold up in terms of reliability .

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 14 дней назад

      Resistors are used all through electronics, and if they are going to fail, it's usually picked up during initial testing at the factory. So, the reliability of an R2R DAC will be the same as any other component.

    • @Spock105
      @Spock105 13 дней назад

      @@Currawong except maybe that there are a lot , but a lot of resistors in a R2R dac compared to a chip based unit. Replacing a chip will take a lot less time then figuring out which resistor has failed and if it can be replaced or the whole board should be replaced which will cost I presume a lot more

  • @maledicti0n
    @maledicti0n 16 дней назад

    In terms of sound isolation (external noises), how would you compare the DCA Stealth to the Liric 2? I believe you had the stealths before but not sure if you still do. I have tried the HD820 and found the gorilla glass backing to really not offer much in terms of blocking outside sound. I imagine it being similar with the glass backing of the E3 but not quite as bad as the HD820. I always find myself excited when you have a video of some cans I am interested in; high quality objective reviews with no fancy influencer nonsense. Thank you!

  • @r.nadeau3749
    @r.nadeau3749 17 дней назад

    Not cute.

  • @CarlosGarcia-rt5ex
    @CarlosGarcia-rt5ex 17 дней назад

    Dca E3 with a fiio q15 does the job in spades! Love this headphone for portable use!

  • @maximusgreed
    @maximusgreed 18 дней назад

    Your still buying your music through a streaming service. The quality of the music being received through those services doesn't lose some sound quality like playing it through a sub quality player?

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 17 дней назад

      If you select lossless audio, then they are obligated to give you un-adulterated audio. There was an issue some years ago where some of the music that was available had watermarking added, but that was removed. Then, there's MQA, which is (was?) an outright scam. That being said, if you use a streaming service, make sure to switch off any volume levelling in the app.

  • @wahid-lg1kk
    @wahid-lg1kk 19 дней назад

    Does android actually output high res by Bluetooth? Out the spout it's 16-44...

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 19 дней назад

      It's not truly high-res (there is still some data loss) but the LDAC and APTxHD Bluetooth audio codecs support higher resolution audio, if the connected device also supports it.

    • @wahid-lg1kk
      @wahid-lg1kk 19 дней назад

      @@Currawong This is why I am having trouble with Bluetooth and stick to wires except for casual stuff.. Those codecs are 24-96 which sounds good on wired earphones but less good by Bluetooth, hence the question.

  • @Daniel19766
    @Daniel19766 21 день назад

    Amazing review! Which do suggest for 64ohm 114db efficiency dynamic driver headphones? R27HE, or something like Ferrum Erco Dac Amp, or Bifrost + hybrid tube amp (Lyr+ or Sparkos Labs Gemini for example) or a full tube amp like Feliks Echo II?

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 21 день назад

      Anything? 114dB is extremely sensitive. With that sensitivity though, you'd want something with low noise levels, so tube amps of any kind may be no good.

    • @Daniel19766
      @Daniel19766 13 дней назад

      @@Currawong Just pulled trigger on R27RE :)

  • @ikemi1
    @ikemi1 22 дня назад

    My windows 10 desktop computer stopped recognising my Schiit Modi 3

  • @safugpac2691
    @safugpac2691 22 дня назад

    I've been using it since it came out and i have no need to replace it. Try it with the Composer and you will be further impressed.

  • @AhmadGhaziA
    @AhmadGhaziA 22 дня назад

    Any link to the people who opened their W4?

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 19 дней назад

      Can't find the link now, but the discussion on L7 Audio Lab is still there (in Chinese).

  • @lorenz0000
    @lorenz0000 23 дня назад

    Which tube rings are those? Never seen

  • @imranchishti5457
    @imranchishti5457 23 дня назад

    Nice one. I bought this device in 2022. It works with laptops and my Galaxy tab S8. It does not work with any of my Android phones. Samsung and Sony. The sound is awesome, though . It rivals the ifI Gryphon. The ifI works with my Sony Xperia I V.

  • @shibashisroy3330
    @shibashisroy3330 23 дня назад

    For that price, no unfortunately. The Mojo 2 while being bulkier is much more robust and sonically capable device than this and is even cheaper.

  • @Tantik666
    @Tantik666 23 дня назад

    Thank you for the video - really helpful! Just interesting - what will be if I connect my FiiO Q7 using 6,3 to 2 rca cable to my standalone amplifier. And then will plug in my headphones to the standalone amplifier via balance input - XLR or 4.4 pentacon. Is it going to be just unbalance or are there any nuances,

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 19 дней назад

      XLR and 4.4mm outputs of a balanced amp will always be balanced, so no problem with what you're doing.

  • @wahid-lg1kk
    @wahid-lg1kk 23 дня назад

    It's too sterile. Bet it's based on an Ess chip. Cayin stays on with the magnets if you leave the case off.

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 23 дня назад

      Cirrus Logic, not ESS Tech.

    • @wahid-lg1kk
      @wahid-lg1kk 23 дня назад

      @@Currawong really? I found it exact, but lifeless

  • @provisionalhypothesis
    @provisionalhypothesis 23 дня назад

    I *love* this formfactor for DACs. I have an RU7 and I really enjoy it. It's not perfect, but I will reach for it over my Hugo2 many times because it's just so simple to use, plug into phone, lie in bed, no fiddling, no multiple cables...no dealing with a keyed microUSB connector from 20 years ago.... it powers an HE1000se decently enough on balanced... Yeah it's not as good but man... don't underestimate convenience. It's also incredible for running around with IEMs. So all of these new wave of gumstick DAC/Amps are great.