WiiM Amp Pro Streaming Stereo Amplifier Review

[Pinkynator]

Actually I considered all points you mentioned!
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GF Acceptance factor is important too.

You got no plants?!

Want to swap girlfriend and wife?

 

[ENG]

This thread is about Wiim Amp Pro and not about other items. Please come back to the track.

 

[Overseas]

It says 'powering up to 4 speakers'.... huhhh!?

 

[AdrianG]

Anyone received an estimate delivery date yet from amazon US? Wondering if the port issue going on right now is affecting delivery time.

 

[yo!]

I like the fact, that the WiiM Amp has a built in power supply.

What about setting up the EQ with Mac?

Is there also something like a auto standby function?

 

[Overseas]

What does it mean 'built in' RC comparing to, say Wiim Pro? What is the difference?

 

[Overseas]

Yeah, right, so RC operating the same as in Wiim Pro? By phone app and external mic.

 

[morillon]

Yeah, right, so RC operating the same as in Wiim Pro? By phone app and external mic.

yes but does not have to manage of course with pro /plus the difficulties encountered in managing the subwoofer output aspect etc. ;-)

 

[BillSteinitz]

Hi guys,

probably a stupid question, but I'm new to streaming. I understand I can stream Qobuz via the Wiim home app. This means in full Qobuz CD quality over WiFi, doesn't it? I use an IPhone and am a bit confused by the Airplay 2 discussion.

 

[AdrianG]

Hi guys,

probably a stupid question, but I'm new to streaming. I understand I can stream Qobuz via the Wiim home app. This means in full Qobus CD quality over WiFi, doesn't it? I use an IPhone and am a bit confused by the Airplay 2 discussion.

You can use qobuz over wifi with wiim app from apple store no need for airplay

 

[BillSteinitz]

You can use qobuz over wifi with wiim app from apple store no need for airplay

Thanks!

 

[amix]

Interesting is the digital out and sub out can work simultaneously with bass management since the sub has a separate DAC.

So, does that mean I could do hipass before the DAC? Sounds logical, but one never knows...

 

[Dennis_FL]

So, does that mean I could do hipass before the DAC? Sounds logical, but one never knows...

Not yet. I think they are working on that.

 

[sethr]

I've been looking for something to replace my WXA-50 and this may fit the bill. As I have an 8 ohm set of speakers, it's great that they've fixed the load dependency that was an issue with the earlier version and I'm also really curious about how well the room correction works. Has anybody moved on to the wiims after having a WXA-50? I'm still a bit divided about the way to go, I'm also considering some small desktop separates (perhaps a Wiim Ultra going into Fosi monoblocks) or even a surround receiver (Denon) or an integrated amp (Yammy or others).

 

[Petrushka]

I've been looking for something to replace my WXA-50 and this may fit the bill. As I have an 8 ohm set of speakers, it's great that they've fixed the load dependency that was an issue with the earlier version and I'm also really curious about how well the room correction works. Has anybody moved on to the wiims after having a WXA-50? I'm still a bit divided about the way to go, I'm also considering some small desktop separates (perhaps a Wiim Ultra going into Fosi monoblocks) or even a surround receiver (Denon) or an integrated amp (Yammy or others).

An Ultra plus two Fosis looks like $650, and the Amp Pro is $370.

Depends on what connectivity you need.

 

[Strongy]

I've been looking for something to replace my WXA-50 and this may fit the bill. As I have an 8 ohm set of speakers, it's great that they've fixed the load dependency that was an issue with the earlier version and I'm also really curious about how well the room correction works. Has anybody moved on to the wiims after having a WXA-50? I'm still a bit divided about the way to go, I'm also considering some small desktop separates (perhaps a Wiim Ultra going into Fosi monoblocks) or even a surround receiver (Denon) or an integrated amp (Yammy or others).

I am running ultra into Fosi V3 mono driving 8 ohm floor standers. Very pleased so far.

 

[sethr]

I'm pretty happy with what the wxa offers - analog ins and a SPDIF in (usually what I use and prefer), 2.1 channel output and a bevvy of streaming options. I'm willing to sacrifice the streaming options honestly for a different setup (computer is used as source most of the time). I'd love to have integrated room correction and proper subwoofer management, but it's not imperative to me.

 

[Mike_Trueman]

I'm pretty happy with what the wxa offers - analog ins and a SPDIF in (usually what I use and prefer), 2.1 channel output and a bevvy of streaming options. I'm willing to sacrifice the streaming options honestly for a different setup (computer is used as source most of the time). I'd love to have integrated room correction and proper subwoofer management, but it's not imperative to me.

If you want a proper subwoofer management then you need the Marantz Model M1 with low and high crossover settings.
And it is also an upgrade from the WXA-50.
The WXA-50 sounds better then the WiiM AMP so make sure you do not downgrade or sidegrade.

 

[caioferrari]

I'm really looking forward to see a M1 review from Amyr. There is a lot of reviews out there saying it sounds great.

 

[Mike_Trueman]

I'm really looking forward to see a M1 review from Amyr. There is a lot of reviews out there saying it sounds great.

M1 destroy's the Wiim AMP. It is not all about measuring distortion because there is also positive distortion to make music sound better.