WiiM Amp discussion

[wilkman]

Alright, got my new device/replacement from the German retailer today. This one is pcb version 5 and I can't here any humming at all so far. That's great.

 

[Amplifly]

My Wiim Amp is making crackling/popping sound noises on each next track.
This happens via Chromecast and Airplay, PCB version 5.
Might return my unit.

Someone else has this issue?

 

[harkpabst]

No. What's your current firmware version?

Such problems did exist in certain cases, but should have been fixed by newer firmware a couple of weeks ago.

 

[TheBatsEar]

Darkorevisits

He has a good point, the Wiim amp is an incredible package. Once they are two or so iterations in (probably with PFFB and maybe variable loudness) i'll go for it.

I predict the next model is named Wiim Amp Pro, then Wiim Amp Pro Plus, then Wiim Amp Ultra.
You heard it here first

 

[Brantome]

I predict the next model is named Wiim Amp Pro, then Wiim Amp Pro Plus, then Wiim Amp Ultra.
You heard it here first

You skipped over the WiiM Amp Amp

 

[Kabeltrommel]

Alright, got my new device/replacement from the German retailer today. This one is pcb version 5 and I can't here any humming at all so far. That's great.

Great! I will return mine next week.

 

[harkpabst]

My Wiim Amp is making crackling/popping sound noises on each next track.
This happens via Chromecast and Airplay, PCB version 5.
Might return my unit.

Someone else has this issue?

OK, looks like work on the popping sound issue has continued:


WiiM Amp Firmware 5.0.613551

 

[Kabeltrommel]

OK, looks like work on the popping sound issue has continued:

View attachment 363931
WiiM Amp Firmware 5.0.613551

I have the popping issue when the device switfches from/to standby or between hdmi and steraming

 

[Inertiaman]

10 band PEQ is now functioning on my Amp after recent firmware and (Android) app updates. Not sure if this is a beta-users-only release, or if every Amp and app is getting the update.

10 bands of PEQ certainly ups the value proposition.

 

[Brantome]

10 band PEQ is now functioning on my Amp after recent firmware and (Android) app updates. Not sure if this is a beta-users-only release, or if every Amp and app is getting the update.

10 bands of PEQ certainly ups the value proposition.

I think it’s still just beta

 

[harkpabst]

I predict the next model is named Wiim Amp Pro, then Wiim Amp Pro Plus, then Wiim Amp Ultra.
You heard it here first

Congrats regarding step 1.

 

[micko]

Does anyone know the typical WiiM Amp's DC offset. The values on my Amp are 9mV (L) and 12mV (R).

 

[robertbond]

FYI... WIIM just killed Airplay

 

[Vladetz]

FYI... WIIM just killed Airplay

What was the reason?

 

[robertbond]

What was the reason?

Awaiting answers. I bought the WIIM Pro Plus instead of Sonos Port and until this week it made my Sonos Fives sound great. With the latest firmware update Airplay (Output) is gone as an Output and Fives are not bluetooth, nor DLNA so it is now an expensive light paperweight. Airplay was a major selling / buying point and so far they have tried to "silently" remove this key feature.

 

[harkpabst]

AirPlay output, to be exact.

 

[robertbond]

AirPlay output, to be exact.

yes indeed which basically makes it as useful as a chocolate teapot if you want to stream over Airplay to say Sonos Fives

 

[onlyoneme]

FYI... WIIM just killed Airplay

AirPlay cast. Yes, I know that, I read your thousand posts about it.

 

[harkpabst]

yes indeed which basically makes it as useful as a chocolate teapot if you want to stream over Airplay to say Sonos Fives

I feel for you.

It's still most useful to everybody not interested in this exact feature.

 

[robertbond]

AirPlay cast. Yes, I know that, I read your thousand posts about it.

Let's hope WIIM do something before someone challenges them legally