Suggestions on this Audio setups

[nmathew]

I am a complete newbie to audio systems, came to below options after searching here and there for 2-3 days.

1) Wiim Ultra => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62.
2) Fosi Audio ZD3 => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62
3) Wiim Amp Pro => Elac dbr62

I am not sure whether these devices are compatible in each options. Which one is a better choice?

Any help will be appreciated....

Thanks,
Nobin

 

[Power Pop 23]

I am a complete newbie to audio systems, came to below options after searching here and there for 2-3 days.

1) Wiim Ultra => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62.
2) Fosi Audio ZD3 => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62
3) Wiim Amp Pro => Elac dbr62

I am not sure whether these devices are compatible in each options. Which one is a better choice?

Any help will be appreciated....

Thanks,
Nobin

All options look compatible. The WiiM devices can apply automatic room correction. It is my understanding the WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro do no support Airplay 2. Consider an option with a WiiM device.

 

[nmathew]

I am a complete newbie to audio systems, came to below options after searching here and there for 2-3 days.

1) Wiim Ultra => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62.
2) Fosi Audio ZD3 => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62
3) Wiim Amp Pro => Elac dbr62

I am not sure whether these devices are compatible in each options. Which one is a better choice?

Any help will be appreciated....

Thanks,
Nobin

I am from India, and estimate for max options is about 1.3 lakh INR (1st option), I don't want to go beyond this budget.

Cost of listed items(in INR)
Wiim Ultra : 40k
2*Fosi Mono : 25k
Fosi Audio ZD3 : 16k
Wiim Amp Pro : 47k
Elac dbr62 : 56k

 

[JeremyFife]

Hi, and welcome

All three options are good, two offer streaming and the ability to include an analogue source.
Two options include room correction / PEQ, which is a very sensible feature.
Those speakers are described as needing a relatively powerful amplifier to drive them to louder volumes.

Can you describe how you like to listen to music? How far from your speakers will you sit, how loud do you listen, what sources will you use for music (streaming, a PC/laptop, CD player, turntable etc). It all helps, including the kind of music you like - that doesn't matter, but it's interesting!

Tell us a bit more

 

[nmathew]

All options look compatible. The WiiM devices can apply automatic room correction. It is my understanding the WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro do no support Airplay 2. Consider an option with a WiiM device.

Thanks @Power Pop 23 for the reply

I am not a daily user of apple products, so no airplay is fine for me.

Since I am new to this, Automatic room correction in wiim will be good.

 

[nmathew]

Hi, and welcome

All three options are good, two offer streaming and the ability to include an analogue source.
Two options include room correction / PEQ, which is a very sensible feature.
Those speakers are described as needing a relatively powerful amplifier to drive them to louder volumes.

Can you describe how you like to listen to music? How far from your speakers will you sit, how loud do you listen, what sources will you use for music (streaming, a PC/laptop, CD player, turntable etc). It all helps, including the kind of music you like - that doesn't matter, but it's interesting!

Tell us a bit more

Thanks @JeremyFife for the reply

Thanks ASR, I accidentally found this, whole new world of information on audio and a great community.

the room is not big, but with odd shape, it has attic also.First room with a attached bathroom, then stairs and attic. Attic don't have a wall to separate.

Mostly I will be 2m away from the speaker, Since it is part of a apartment, will be listening in moderate volume, and I don't prefer loud music.
I will be mostly streaming from mobile or max from PC.

 

[nmathew]

One doubt I have is, Wiim amp pro will be able to power elac dbr62 ?, and will Wiim Ultra + Fosi Audio V3 Mono + Elac dbr62 combo solve that problem?
Is there any known problems with V3 mono?

Separating Streamer+DAC from Amp is good I felt.

 

[Rosenbloom]

Would you consider Wiim Pro Plus? It's cheaper than Wiim Ultra. It measures well. It can work as a preamp, and has Apple Airplay too.
You connect Wiim Pro Plus with an amp. Simple and easy.

 

[nmathew]

Would you consider Wiim Pro Plus? It's cheaper than Wiim Ultra. It measures well. It can work as a preamp, and has Apple Airplay too.
You connect Wiim Pro Plus with an amp. Simple and easy.

Thanks @Rosenbloom for the reply

Because of the DAC chip I selected Ultra/Amp Pro, Is it worth?

 

[staticV3]

One doubt I have is, Wiim amp pro will be able to power elac dbr62 ?, and will Wiim Ultra + Fosi Audio V3 Mono + Elac dbr62 combo solve that problem?

The WiiM Amp Pro can drive the DBR62 to about 100-102dB SPL Peak.

The V3 Mono can play about 3dB or 20% louder.

You can use Equalizer APO, foobar2000, REW, Audacity, etc to get a feel for how audible a 3dB volume difference is and whether that would be worth the premium.

 

[nmathew]

The WiiM Amp Pro can drive the DBR62 to about 100-102dB SPL Peak.

The V3 Mono can play about 3dB or 20% louder.

You can use Equalizer APO, foobar2000, REW, Audacity, etc to get a feel for how audible a 3dB volume difference is and whether that would be worth the premium.

Thanks @staticV3 for the reply

Is there any other advantage of having mono, or separate amp?

Which is your recommended option in this?

Is there any link to knowledge base or article which says how to use these tools (i meant Equalizer APO, foobar2000, REW, Audacity)?

 

[nmathew]

One more question I have is, how important aptX codec support? Fosi Audio ZD3 seems to have wiim don't.

 

[Roland68]

I am a complete newbie to audio systems, came to below options after searching here and there for 2-3 days.

1) Wiim Ultra => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62.
2) Fosi Audio ZD3 => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62
3) Wiim Amp Pro => Elac dbr62

I am not sure whether these devices are compatible in each options. Which one is a better choice?

Any help will be appreciated....

Thanks,
Nobin

My suggestion would be Sabaj A30a => Elac dbr62.
That's what's on my desk.

A WiiM Mini is sufficient as a source, since the A30a is completely digital and doesn't require a DAC. With over 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms, the power is also plentiful. It has the option of connecting a subwoofer, and you can also limit the bass of the dbr62 if it's too loud for your neighbors at night.

 

[staticV3]

Is there any other advantage of having mono, or separate amp?

No tangible advantage.

Which is your recommended option in this?

I'd try the WiiM Amp Pro first.

One more question I have is, how important aptX codec support? Fosi Audio ZD3 seems to have wiim don't.

WiiM supports lossless network streaming whereas aptX is lossy.

 

[nmathew]

My suggestion would be Sabaj A30a => Elac dbr62.
That's what's on my desk.

A WiiM Mini is sufficient as a source, since the A30a is completely digital and doesn't require a DAC. With over 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms, the power is also plentiful. It has the option of connecting a subwoofer, and you can also limit the bass of the dbr62 if it's too loud for your neighbors at night.

Thanks @Roland68 for the reply.

Sabaj A30a seems to be not available in India.

 

[JeremyFife]

You don't need analogue inputs and you don't listen too loud: I would be very happy with the WiiM Amp Pro (or the cheaper WiiM Amp) and your Elacs.

I would definitely recommend that you have one of the WiiM products whatever you do. Your room sounds like it would benefit from the room correction options. You have plenty of time to read about those and to learn at leisure. First step is to get some music playing

 

[nmathew]

No tangible advantage.


I'd try the WiiM Amp Pro first.


WiiM supports lossless network streaming whereas aptX is lossy.

Thanks @staticV3 for the reply.

Then wiim is better positioned.

 

[nmathew]

You don't need analogue inputs and you don't listen too loud: I would be very happy with the WiiM Amp Pro (or the cheaper WiiM Amp) and your Elacs.

I would definitely recommend that you have one of the WiiM products whatever you do. Your room sounds like it would benefit from the room correction options. You have plenty of time to read about those and to learn at leisure. First step is to get some music playing

Thanks @JeremyFife for the reply.

I will go ahead with Wiim amp pro + elac dbr62.

Having Wiim amp pro + speaker is better for room correction than wiim ultra + fosi mono + speaker, Is that correct? because of more control for wiim app.

How is elac dbr62 speaker?

 

[Roland68]

Thanks @Roland68 for the reply.

Sabaj A30a seems to be not available in India.

That's a shame, you can try Amazon or HiFi-Express.

 

[nmathew]

That's a shame, you can try Amazon or HiFi-Express.

Thanks @Roland68 for the reply

Sabaj A30a in hifi-express.com says $499, with custom duty it will double. and no support here.