WiiM Amp discussion

[lordhumungous]

For me, I’m waiting and seeing.

If the measurements are good, then I’ll go right ahead.

The alternative on the horizon is a WiiM streamer into my current DAC, then the upcoming Fosi Audio amp with bass management.

I’m not buying any amp that buzzes or makes the sound I heard on the video someone posted here . I don’t care if it measures ok .

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

I’m not buying any amp that buzzes or makes the sound I heard on the video someone posted here . I don’t care if it measures ok .

I most certainly wouldn’t base my purchasing decision on one video some bloke posted on the internet.

If you would like it otherwise, buy it, then send it back if it buzzes. It really is that simple.

 

[lordhumungous]

I most certainly wouldn’t base my purchasing decision on one video some bloke posted on the internet.

If you would like it otherwise, buy it, then send it back if it buzzes. It really is that simple.

There have been multiple reports of buzzing not just this guy. So I'll wait

 

[ninetylol]

Im scared to test mine

 

[jlastiri]

Received mine a week ago and I can hear a hissing noise in my desktop set up. The amp is about 2ft away from my listening position. it annoys me.

 

[Kabeltrommel]

Has anybody reported the issue to Wiim?

 

[antcollinet]

Received mine a week ago and I can hear a hissing noise in my desktop set up. The amp is about 2ft away from my listening position. it annoys me.

Hissing from amp, or speakers?

 

[Kabeltrommel]

Amazon.de shipped my unit (even though originally stating it would arrive on 28th), now It's scheduled for tomorow. I will check for the humming issue then

 

[KU713]

Winning once is one thing, but winning a second time is an art. Unfortunately, this was not confirmed with the wiim amp.

 

[mskis]

Has anybody reported the issue to Wiim?

I did and they said it sounds like my device is faulty. Indicated they would send a replacement.

 

[jlastiri]

Hissing from amp, or speakers?

From the AMP...If I get next to the amp's vents it is very loud.
There is nothing coming out of the speakers when no playing music.

 

[antcollinet]

From the AMP...If I get next to the amp's vents it is very loud.
There is nothing coming out of the speakers when no playing music.

OK - that ain't right.

 

[msgdn]

Did you try to insert the power cable the other way around into the wall socket? Does it change anything?

It doesn't change anything. Whether I use regular grounded wall socket or connect to UPS or any other socket, that buzzing noise is the same.

 

[kaffe]

It sounds like coil whine.

 

[jlastiri]

It also makes the noise when it is in stand by mode.

 

[ninetylol]

Just setup mine. There is a very faint coil whiny sound, but I cant hear it when more than 20cm away. I think i would have never heard it if i didnt put my ears so close to it ( just because I read about it here)

 

[Kabeltrommel]

Sooo who is taking one apart to see where it comes from?

 

[mskis]

Heat and buzzing noises in standby is a faulty design. Messing around with power receptacles to try and fix it is missing the point. WiiM replied to me that they agree it sounds faulty.

 

[mskis]

Sooo who is taking one apart to see where it comes from?

I would but can’t ruin my warranty. If they send a new one without requesting a return then I’ll open it up.

 

[lordhumungous]

Sounds to me like they rushed this amp to market too soon.