Mike_Trueman
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There are not much reviews yet, about this amp.
In terms of functionality, it will be identical to the "vanilla" version so you know exactly what to expect. Everything is controlled by the app so the user experience will be identical but with superior performance (at least based on the measurements).There are not much reviews yet, about this amp.
Thanks, would there be a way that Amir could measure the affect in watts?Yes. You can select the crossover frequency so you can easily reduce the load of the amp.
The WiiM will still output the same 120W/4Ω.Thanks, would there be a way that Amir could measure the affect in watts?
Correct.Would the crossover be positioned before the Wiim amp, as occurs in an active system?
So what's in a musical recording at such high frequencies?
What commonly used acoustic music miking mics - I'm not talking about the ones used for some unrealistically well-made test recordings to show that there are harmonics at a high level after placing the mic in the mouthpiece of the trumpet or flush with the piano strings at the very end of the soundboard -, go above 20-21 Khz? Not the great Neumans anyway. Some B&K go higher but they don't have much to capture when they are 2 m or more from the instruments to be recorded... And what is there to record at these frequencies in a concert hall ?
Not much and on an infinitesimally small level...
What effects potentiated with each other could have effects an octave or two lower that would measure up and be found in the audible band?
I don't know... if someone can tell us...
Yeah. I did a hearing test and I can still hear pretty high frequencies but at that level nothing.Apart from the fact that the energy in these higher frequencies is low to non-existent in music, among those who can no longer call themselves youth there is hardly anyone who hears these higher frequencies at all.
Actually the basic room correction and the Dolby digital make this a winner for me. I didn't know about this one or I would have waited. These products are winners, folks. My wife likes the size and look of the product. This gives me a nice stereo and better television experience when I move into my old age flat. My mcmansion with home media room dream is ending. I will be holding out wirh my htpc but that's a different hobbyIt's a fine device. I don't think it was needed in the lineup.
How many more customers are they going to serve with this vs the regular amp? The design and production resources should have gone elsewhere, no?
Make a remote subwoofer device!
I agree. I really wish I knew this was coming out before I bought the other version. I have been looking for a small tv solution for a while. I felt the other smaller amps were to cheap. I bought a NAD 7050 and it was garbage compared to this. That is honest. I think this is a good recommendation for most users. Ii don't think it's for critical listening but It is long way from my boom box back in the 80sJust reading the different uses this is being put to, it's very versatile.
Why?Ii don't think it's for critical listening
Hi Static,The WiiM will still output the same 120W/4Ω.
It's just that with the high-pass filter engaged, that 120W can be fully utilized on 100Hz and up where the main speakers will be most efficient, resulting in higher max SPL.
Correct.
I know for a fact.Do you know for a fact that the cross over is activated prior to the amp or are you just assuming.
No Airplay2Hi Static,
Thank you for your answers, appreciated.
I am really interested in this amp as I prefer to incorporate subs in both music and theatre systems, especially when you have DSP capabilities such is the case with the Wiim Pro amp.
Do you know for a fact that the cross over is activated prior to the amp or are you just assuming. Reason I'm asking is that if properly incorporated, an active sub with sensitive mains (say greater than 88db) using DSP, the Wiim amp at 60 watts could have enough power to be used in a living room system and could be the bargain of the century at US$379.
Streamer - LAN, Wireless & Bluetooth
DAC - Optical and coaxial inputs into a high performing DAC
HDMI
Analogue for a turntable
AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify and Tidal Connect
60 watt amp
Sub out etc
DSP
It offers a lot of flexibility and features in a small high performing package. Quite amazing when you compare it to the incredibly expensive nonsense being spouted by the magazines. Knowledge is power when purchasing audio gear (apologies for the pun).
Or coax input.No Airplay2
Newbie with amps here, ordered a pair of KEF LS50 Meta and now I'm wondering if I should buy the original WiiM Amp or wait for the new Amp Pro?
Room will be really small (my bedroom), listening distance about 1m - 1,5m. Is the Pro a big improvement or are just nuances between both versions?
There is some question about audible nosie in the higher frequencies. The basic version has some issues with the impedance of the speaker. I think the expectation for critical listening for audio people is the amplifier has no issues like this. I am not knowledge enough to really comment. I also cannot hear some of the frequency range discussed as I am later middle aged and went hundreds of heavy rock concerts.Why?
Wish they could get it in the Mini. I got one collecting dustUnlike Airplay, I hope new WiiM Amp Pro is (always) compatible with LMS (Logitech Media Server) and Squeezelite, my media library.
There is a great interview below of John Siau of Benchmark where he explains how harmonic distortion affects how amplifiers sound, particularly with regards to a piano. He proposes that pianos produce overtones that are at a slightly higher frequency than the precise harmonics. So when piano is playing on an amplifier that has rich even harmonic distortion, you hear both the precise harmonic from the amplifier and also the slightly higher frequency piano overtone, at the same time. This causes them to "beat". Simple but very instructive explanation from a no snake oil company.Can't tell if this is a serious comment or not.
For nearly 3 times the cost I certainly hope it has some advantages over the Wiim Amp to justify the price. Frankly, I doubt it.They couldn't even bother to get Roon certification for that price it seems.
"Positive distortion" isn't a thing though. Distortion is distortion. If you really want that "warm" sound, just use EQ. Which the Wiim has. You don't need to spend extra for it or tolerate the equipment forcing coloration of the content.
Edit: It does have Roon support, for some reason they just buried the Roon thing way deep into their listing.