You are correct. This is true if that is the way the music was recorded. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this would apply if the recording was made live with mics. But would not apply to a studio recording? And I suppose I would be less likely to have ambient information if recorded, say, at the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theater, or an outdoor concert, but would be more likely to have it if recorded at an indoor venue. And would probably be especially enjoyable (if recorded for this purpose of capturing the information) if recorded at a well-designed hall such as Boston
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WiiM Pro Plus Streamer Review
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You are correct. This is true if that is the way the music was recorded. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this would apply if the recording was made live with mics. But would not apply to a studio recording? And I suppose I would be less likely to have ambient information if recorded, say, at the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theater, or an outdoor concert, but would be more likely to have it if recorded at an indoor venue. And would probably be especially enjoyable (if recorded for this purpose of capturing the information) if recorded at a well-designed hall such as Boston
One reason I think I am about to purchase one of the Wiims is that I have a Denon x4800h (which just replaced my x4700h), and I can't get any high-res audio while using the Amazon Music Unlimited app casting to the AVR. Apparently, the only way to get it is to cast it directly from the HEOS app. Now, while the HEOS app is much better after it's update last month, it still sucks vs the Amazon Music app.
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In the mean time I was able to try the WIIM Home app on the Arilyc S Pro Plus and it turns out that the Arilyc S Pro Plus is fully controllable withe WIIM Home app for the WIIM Pro Plus.
Linkplay provide streamer modules and software for a quite a number of manufacturers.
So I can choose only one output at a time. But can I stream over Airplay 2 to different kind of wireless speakers? For instance 2 x Beolab 17 in the living room, two Apple homepod mini's in another room, and one homepod mini in the kitchen.
If they all support Airplay 2, then yes.
Apologies if this has already been asked and answered, but I have a question on the parametric EQ. My current situation is that I have a pretty basic setup of WiiM Mini and turntable as my main sources, going into an integrated amp. I’d like to try my hand at basic room correction, but that’s difficult without separates, and it looks like WiiM Mini doesn’t support parametric EQ.
Would it work and make sense to get a WiiM Pro Plus and then send my phono amp output through the analog input on the WPP? I think I could apply parametric EQ but I’m not entirely clear.
The DAC would likely be an upgrade over what’s in my integrated amp, so that would be another positive.
Would it work and make sense to get a WiiM Pro Plus and then send my phono amp output through the analog input on the WPP? I think I could apply parametric EQ but I’m not entirely clear.
The DAC would likely be an upgrade over what’s in my integrated amp, so that would be another positive.
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Afaik you can get the same 4-band PEQ as on the Pro, using the Mini's Beta firmware. WiiM's own forum will have more information on this.
Yes, that would work.
PEQ has been publicly available on the WiiM Mini for months - last Sep or so iirc. There’s no generally available Beta either.
I guess my issue is that the PEQ changes I’ve tried don’t seem to be impacting my measurements. I’ll have to do some reading and try to figure out what I’m doing wrong. In any case, seems the Pro Plus is a worthwhile investment, especially for when it gets another PEQ upgrade down the line.
Upcoming Features
Almost there almost.....
- Per-Source EQ: Allows you to set independent EQ for each source input
- Fixed resolution output with the high fidelity ASRC
- DLNA Cast: Cast to other 3rd DLNA devices (Similar to AirPlay Cast but offering lossless audio)
- Enhanced Pandora Service
- 8-band PEQ
- Room Correction
- Persistent group for multiple devices
- Smart Buttons: Allow to customize the four preset buttons on the remote
- Support landscape mode on Android Tablets
- Support App Widgets on iOS and Android
- Separate Favorites Tab - The user's favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, and recently played are listed in the favorites tab.
- Support SMB for music sharing and streaming
- Native Plex integration
- Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management
- KKBox integration
- Enhanced Internet Radio
- Maintain context when switching source input
- Qobuz Connect
- Multiroom of hi-res audio
- New music services include YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc.
- Play music from personal cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc.)
- Users can select the streaming quality in the "Now Play" app UI
- Improved NAS and DLNA DMS features
Almost there almost.....
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I regularly listen to Paradise on my Wiim mini.
I understand that the inclusion of Radio Paradise in future updates is to enhance the current provision beyond what is basically just 4 URLs into something like what LMS or the Radio Paradise app offer.
Has anyone tested whether there's any loss of audio quality grouping WiiM devices at 16/44? My use case is having analog devices and a CD player connected to a vintage preamp in a separate room from my main listening system. I can connect the preamp tape out to the WiiM's RCA for the turntable and tuner. I'm OK with good enough ADC quality without being state of the art. I wonder if there's any loss in quality going from CD 16/44 to optical grouped to my primary WiiM.
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For $30, you can get a Hifime UR23 and actually test the audio quality yourself using free software like Room EQ Wizard and Multitone Analyzer.
Linkplay groups support up to 16/48 lossless so you shouldn’t experience any loss of quality.
New firmware for pro plus
Release date:
2 / 29 / 2024
What's New:
4.8.609154 (Latest)
Release date:
2 / 29 / 2024
What's New:
- Custom Radio Metadata: Now with dynamic track information, compatible with our latest app.
- Soundtrack Your Brand Integration: Transform your business ambiance with Soundtrack Your Brand. Gain legal access to an unparalleled commercial music catalog boasting over 100 million songs, designed to enrich your commercial space effortlessly.
- New Wi-Fi Disconnection Indicator: The device status light now glows yellow to signal Wi-Fi disconnection, replacing the previous solid red indicator.
- Improved 12V Trigger Output:
• Standby Mode Synchronization: The 12V Trigger now reflects the device’s Standby status, activating with device use and deactivating in idle mode.
• Improved Standby Efficiency: For devices set to remain always on, the 12V Trigger will now automatically shut off after 5 minutes of inactivity, enhancing energy efficiency.
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