WiiM Pro Plus - Review & Measurements (Streamer)

[Ralph_Cramden]

Renderings of the Ultra. (Touch) Display and (probably) headphone jack.

 

[elmoe420]

I'm glad other folks are stoked by this WiiM Ultra but it's just not my thing.

I hope WiiM will release a pure digital transport. No DAC, no ADC etc. but with a USB output.

 

[Smitty2k1]

Curious about the phono input. While I get that someone may want to hook a turntable up to this I'd also imagine that person already has a phono pre or a turntable with a built in phono pre

 

[staticV3]

Curious about the phono input. While I get that someone may want to hook a turntable up to this I'd also imagine that person already has a phono pre or a turntable with a built in phono pre

WiiM wants to cover as many target groups as possible.

One of these is the Turntable->Traditional receiver->Stereo system group.

Those receivers almost always have a phono input, so giving the WiiM Ultra a Phono in as well was a smart choice IMO.

 

[early rejecter]

Curious about the phono input. While I get that someone may want to hook a turntable up to this I'd also imagine that person already has a phono pre or a turntable with a built in phono pre

I wouldn’t assume that person even has a turntable yet, let alone a phono pre-amp. If you look at for example Reddit you’ll see a regular stream of advice requests from people putting together systems with a vinyl component from scratch. Given the current popularity, I think it’s a smart move on Wiim’s part — though would’ve been neat if there was a switch to select phono or line input (perhaps there is? I haven’t read up on it) for that set of RCAs.

 

[thegeton]

I would like to see a pair of balanced outputs.

 

[Zoli64]

And the Pro Plus output impedance?

 

[Architectorus]

What do tou think of adding linear powee supply, Topping P50, for example? Can I expect any improvements if using as a streamer with separate dac?

 

[staticV3]

What do tou think of adding linear powee supply, Topping P50, for example? Can I expect any improvements if using as a streamer with separate dac?

No improvements whatsoever. Regardless of whether you're using a separate DAC or the built-in one.

 

[Grovkalle]

No improvements whatsoever. Regardless of whether you're using a separate DAC or the built-in one.

And if he still want to test after your answer then I would try to by a used LPSU that he can sell for the same money. Sure he have wasted some time but that can be considered a hobby

 

[Soniclife]

Apple TV users might be interested in the new app from Wiim, think it works with all devices, and is coming to other platforms.

Something Big is Coming to WiiM Home

Exciting news! The WiiM home audio experience is getting a screen-worthy upgrade. Soon, you'll enjoy seamless access to all your favorite features in a whole new way. Stay tuned—something big is coming to your living room! Update on March 30: A new version 1.0.2 has been released with fixes...

forum.wiimhome.com

It's rather limited currently, it's in development, hopefully it will improve rapidly. I've been using the roon extension on Apple TV for months that's very similar, large album cover art is something I'd missed, but I'm not sure about having the TV on whilst listening.