It's a passive one.Does anybody know what kind of cooling system will be included in the wiim amp? Hopefully just passive cooling and not a fan or something similar. I had a citation amp from HK and the fan was just annoying.
It's a passive one.Does anybody know what kind of cooling system will be included in the wiim amp? Hopefully just passive cooling and not a fan or something similar. I had a citation amp from HK and the fan was just annoying.
I would actually like a Fan for longetivity, but a quiet one. Citation amps Fan sucks indeed, but its needed for as hot it gets.Does anybody know what kind of cooling system will be included in the wiim amp? Hopefully just passive cooling and not a fan or something similar. I had a citation amp from HK and the fan was just annoying.
That is what they are for.Fan sucks
Thanks - Great. Sounds like an interesting device for my needs. But one thing that bothers me is the following one mentioned in the current dark audio review:It's a passive one.
I don't think it could be related to the tv when sound to the speakers shuts off. If it is not strictly limited to hdmi input then, maybe, he faced a side effect of high frequency signal present on the sub out.Thanks - Great. Sounds like an interesting device for my needs. But one thing that bothers me is the following one mentioned in the current dark audio review:
I hope that works better with LG TVs or will be fixed by an update
- Turning off an HDMI-connected Samsung ‘The Frame’ TV shuts off sound to the loudspeakers (as we’d expect) but a low-level randomised ‘put-put-put’ sound (noise interference?) continues to spill from the KEF KC62 subwoofer. I have to switch the WiiM AMP over to another input to make it stop.
The Wiim Mini already has the PEQ.If using the Amp in one zone, and Mini in another, how well does Wiim's sync would work across these zone? Or instead of the Mini if Chromecast with speaker grouping in the Pro is necessary? These zones are physically connected so 'real' sync is necessary. Some good auto sync or ability to manually adjust seems critical in my case since the LS50W may add it's own latency.
Use Case: KEF LS50W (gen 1) already in the living room. I want to add Wiim Amp + probably in walls to the kitchen. Down the road would add another zone to a future back deck, which will be 'connected' the the kitchen via french doors. I would primarily want to stream through Spotify (connect?).
Side question: Does the mini have PEQ? I see 10 band GEQ for all Wiims, but the Pros specifically call out also have PEQ.
Edit: It seems adding PEQ to the Mini is in their roadmap for upcoming features.
+1 here!I too run the WXA-50 with the WiiM Mini via S/PDIF. I'm eager to try out the WiiM Amp and would sell off my Yamaha and the WiiM Mini.
Thread here;Has anyone had one of these hands on yet?
The Amp can replace your WiiM Pro and the DAC and external amp. It cannot replace only a streamer because it has no digital output nor analog line outs, except the one dedicated to the subwoofer.Hi all,
I had a quick question.
I have wiim pro (streaming Qobuz) —> topping e70 velvet DAC —> topping la90 discrete amp —> philharmonic bmr monitors.
I want to (i) add a sub (maybe two) and (ii) add dsp with hpf and lpf to integrate my sub(s).
Would I be able to replace my wiim pro with the wiim amp to achieve my goals? Or will I have issues running two amps in a chain (even with the wiim amp turned down)? Sorry, I’m pretty novice so this may be an obvious answer. I’m just not 100% sure how two amps in a chain would affect things…
I’m alternatively considering buying/placing a dspmini flex digital before my DAC. My understanding is I would then also need another DAC before my sub (unless my sub has a DAC), so would get clunky… would much prefer using the wiim amp.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Ahh okay, that makes sense. Thanks! I guess I’ll be using the minidsp flex digital for my setup.The Amp can replace your WiiM Pro and the DAC and external amp. It cannot replace only a streamer because it has no digital output nor analog line outs, except the one dedicated to the subwoofer.
I don't mean to try to sway you here but... you could replace the DAC with the regular miniDSP Flex too, it seems to measure incredibly well.Ahh okay, that makes sense. Thanks! I guess I’ll be using the minidsp flex digital for my setup.
Thanks, I’ve considered. Am debating whether I care enough about the LPF or if I just get a sub with HPF (am thinking speedwoofer or svs) and integrate with my DAC. Then I can use PEQ on wiim pro to even it out more and call it good.I don't mean to try to sway you here but... you could replace the DAC with the regular miniDSP Flex too, it seems to measure incredibly well.
Yes! Thanks for the information. I was also waiting for it. Pre-Ordered as wellI've just ordered it on the German WiiM site. It's available for 314 Euros as a pre-order discount. Can't wait to try!
I would opt for the (balanced) flex as well. It provides the option to add and configure multi sub and you can sell your e70.Thanks, I’ve considered. Am debating whether I care enough about the LPF or if I just get a sub with HPF (am thinking speedwoofer or svs) and integrate with my DAC. Then I can use PEQ on wiim pro to even it out more and call it good.
Also, unrelated question. Is it worth adding a second topping la90 discrete amp? My room is small, so in terms of power I don’t think I need it. Would it add to better separation/clarity though?