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WiiM Pro Plus Streamer Review

Rate this streamer/DAC:

  • 1. Poor (headless panther)

    Votes: 4 1.1%
  • 2. Not terrible (postman panther)

    Votes: 4 1.1%
  • 3. Fine (happy panther)

    Votes: 65 17.1%
  • 4. Great (golfing panther)

    Votes: 307 80.8%

  • Total voters
    380
The benefit of the PRO model is its better DAC. Therefore, if the PRO is being suggested, using the line out to the Yamaha makes more sense.
We were discussing the benefit of the Pro Plus versus the Pro. I had assumed, wrongly, that the AS501 would have a better measuring DAC implementation than the Pro and therefore suggested using the Pro simply as a 'transport'.
Also, I was asking whether the OP uses a subwoofer as I was assuming the AS501 would need to digitise it's analogue inputs if you're using the subwoofer output/bass management and that would negate any benefit to using the Pro Plus for it's superior DAC.
 
My takeaways from the above and reviews are:

Mini and Pro DACs are not that different and have some limitations, the digital output is fine but that might be compromised to some extent by the DAC in the amp

Pro Plus DAC is better than the Mini and Pro and likely better than the DAC in the S501 amp going by the measurements on the S701 amp

Overall, Pro Plus DAC to line in on the amp is likely to give a more ‘true’ result than the digital out to the amp DAC

Whether I’d notice a major difference with the current compromises in my setup ie limited speakers, room setup, isolation etc is an open question but it’s good to know the basics on tue technology…!

Interesting point on the subwoofer, I’ll bear that in mind for future upgrades :)
 
My takeaways from the above and reviews are:

Mini and Pro DACs are not that different and have some limitations, the digital output is fine but that might be compromised to some extent by the DAC in the amp

Pro Plus DAC is better than the Mini and Pro and likely better than the DAC in the S501 amp going by the measurements on the S701 amp

Overall, Pro Plus DAC to line in on the amp is likely to give a more ‘true’ result than the digital out to the amp DAC

Whether I’d notice a major difference with the current compromises in my setup ie limited speakers, room setup, isolation etc is an open question but it’s good to know the basics on tue technology…!

Interesting point on the subwoofer, I’ll bear that in mind for future upgrades :)
I'd have to agree.
 
You really shouldn't confuse the DAC of the pro (the same thing, modest, as the mini, a little better implemented) and the AKM of the "plus" which is a significant effort....
I should say PRO Plus rather than PRO
 
Just replaced my Echo Link with a Wiim Pro. I use a SMSL m200 external DAC connected via optical. When I first set u the Wiim, it did an update. Am using Airplay as a source and was getting pops between tracks. I tried a few setting changes and slightly improved.

Later that evening decided would try another streaming source. As was about to try, the unit did another update. Went back to Airplay and problem was gone but now get a gap between tracks. Is better for most of my music and was good to see they are working to improve!
 
If anybody is using the WiiM Pro Plus with the iFi Power 2 or iFi Power X then I highly recommend this little USB C adapter suitable for 5v applications. It’s a perfect and flush fit for both the iFi power supply and the WiiM Pro Plus. It reduces the extra cable length and imo, better than the supplied option. These are from Kenable online and have a slimmer body than some Amazon alternatives with a pinch at the head for a discreet fit. The actual usb head is uni-body with no join and reversible, nice and clean. I’m not on commission for this link but just thought this might benefit someone whom wants a more tidy connection and less wire. These are also better for those whom use the Fiio K11, K11 R2R and the Fiio SR11 due to the slimmer build on the body of the adapter as the USB C power and audio inputs a quite close together on those Fiio products. In short, very good quality and not expensive either at £1.01p!

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Paul Miller's numbers.

 
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