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WiiM Amp discussion

That puts a dent in the Cambridge Audio Evo. Will Roon control the amp volume, ie fully Roon ready?
 
That puts a dent in the Cambridge Audio Evo. Will Roon control the amp volume, ie fully Roon ready?
I would imagine so, the Pro Plus is still in Roon Ready certification stage, as Wiim do not want to cut any corners.
If/when they have have more PEQ bands and/or channel specific PEQ bands, it will be akin to a free version of Roon anyway, albeit with a much more basic UI, with it's multiroom and airplay casting abilities.
And for the prices they ask for their kit, they are unbelievable value, I think.
 
I wonder if it has a LPF for the sub out and a HPF for the speaker out - that would be awesome!
It seems that once a sub is connected there should be a configurable crossover frequency that filters sub and speaker outputs appropriately: link to post on WiiM forum
 
It seems that once a sub is connected there should be a configurable crossover frequency that filters sub and speaker outputs appropriately: link to post on WiiM forum
Thank you
So this means that Wiim Amp is actually a DAC, streamer, amp, PEQ (once the 10 bands/channel will be in place) and crossover all in one device - pretty cool!!:cool:
 
Just discovered this one:

WIIM AMP
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Inputs:
WiFi
Bluetooth (Bi-Directional!)
1x Stereo RCA (switchable to pre-output)
1x Optical
1x HDMI ARC
1x USB-A
1x HDMI ARC
1x Ethernet RJ45

AirPlay 2
DLNA
Chromecast

Outputs:
Speaker terminals
2x60W @ 8Ω
2x100W @ 4Ω
1x Subwoofer output




Looks like a nice package! With 10 band PEQ!
 
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It is now listed at Son-Video.com (I guess a touch too soon?)

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French (EU) MSRP will be 349€ inc VAT.

It will also be demoed at the Paris Audio Video Show (that I will cover) this weekend.
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Similar power to Aiyima A7 Pro, tpa3255 with 36v psu.

 
There is already a thread about it
 
There is already a thread about it
That link links you to the...... Twilight Zone.

Where's the USB and coaxial inputs gone? If it's going to be an all in one device - then if the amount of inputs change they should go up, not down.
 
What do you need the USB input for if you have a competent streamer integrated? In my opinion one optical input plus one analog input should be enough to connect a CD player for example.
 
Will this use the DAC from the Pro or Pro Plus I wonder. Assume the Plus if the EQ features will be present?
 
What do you need the USB input for if you have a competent streamer integrated? In my opinion one optical input plus one analog input should be enough to connect a CD player for example.
If you also wanted to connect a computer.. As is, I'll probably end up buying a WiiM amp for my kitchen and one for my bedroom, but without USB in, it's not much use for my desktop.
 
If you also wanted to connect a computer.. As is, I'll probably end up buying a WiiM amp for my kitchen and one for my bedroom, but without USB in, it's not much use for my desktop.
You can connect your computer via Network using streaming apps or DLNA. Or via Bluetooth.

The WiiM Amp is based on the WiiM Pro Plus DAC.
 
You can connect your computer via Network using streaming apps or DLNA
I've found this to be rather buggy, and just mind-bending when you switch from listening to a zoom call.

To be specific, in my case, I have a pi/ROPIEE streamer running to a pro-ject DAC and to Genelecs on my desktop. The Pi uses the USB in on the Pro-ject, so I tried airplay from my mac to the streamer. All hell broke loose when I logged onto a zoom, mostly due to delay/syncing. Also the computer didn't hold the airplay connection as well as I'd hoped, despite very strong wifi. Too much going on.
 
I've found this to be rather buggy, and just mind-bending when you switch from listening to a zoom call.

To be specific, in my case, I have a pi/ROPIEE streamer running to a pro-ject DAC and to Genelecs on my desktop. The Pi uses the USB in on the Pro-ject, so I tried airplay from my mac to the streamer. All hell broke loose when I logged onto a zoom, mostly due to delay/syncing. Also the computer didn't hold the airplay connection as well as I'd hoped, despite very strong wifi. Too much going on.
In such cases an LDAC Bluetooth Connection might be a better solution.
 
If you also wanted to connect a computer.. As is, I'll probably end up buying a WiiM amp for my kitchen and one for my bedroom, but without USB in, it's not much use for my desktop.
Airplay and / or chromecast and/ or bluetooth for that
 
Airplay and / or chromecast and/ or bluetooth for that
There are always alternatives, but for system level audio, Chromecast is no use, Airplay's good enough as long as it's a Mac and Bluetooth.. no.

You could make similar arguments for leaving HDMI out- there are other ways to get audio from a TV to an amp, but there are some cases where it's just a direct solution that some users would prefer.
 
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