No, something like this:
Alternatively, if you can solder and calculate resistor networks, you could build a resistor U pad into an XLR connector, or make an in line attenuator heatshrinked into an RCA Cable.
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Alternatively, if you can solder and calculate resistor networks, you could build a resistor U pad into an XLR connector, or make an in line attenuator heatshrinked into an RCA Cable.
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Thanks all, good options. Shouldn't be a problem it seems.
Perhaps I don't understand. From ethernet wire in, my WiiM Ultra streams/transmits via USB into my Benchmark Media DAC 3B.
(Cute new form factors in old ' impress your guest equipment' racks, or maybe because of shrinking housing size....)
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USB in from a computer so the Ultra’s DAC can be used without work arounds….
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That's the only advantage I see to something like the new and more expensive Bluesound Node Icon (USB in). The only way I see to do PC > Ultra is either a separate DDC (Matrix X-SPDIF or Topping U90 etc.) or some janky USB to optical converter/cable. Unless I'm missing something?
I am going PC - DAC - preamp - ultra (RCA inputs). I have an iPad connected the same way. A direct USB input would be ideal, but this sounds good and it allows me some flexibility, so I am still enjoying it.
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Interesting, what are you using the Ultra for in this configuration? Are you controlling volume with the Ultra? Could you instead go DAC > Ultra and skip the preamp? Are you using the preamp to change between multiple outputs?
Yes, I also have the iPad (via a Topping D10 DAC) and a Sony HD Radio go through the preamp. The preamp also has a phono input that I am using ( rather than the input of the Ultra).
The preamp has a splitter feeding my receiver directly and it also feeds the Ultra for EQ or when I want to use headphones or go through my Little Dot tube amp. I wanted the option to keep everything in the analog domain or send it through the Ultra’s DAC.
That is still a software limit. We are trying to protect from risk of latent software bugs causing full volume to be output.
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Your link seems to be broken.
I may try that to see how it sounds. I have a few things that feed the optical in, as well, but the switch box I am currently using has one other input I could use for my iPad. I think I have an auto sensing switch out in the garage I haven’t used in a long time, so may try to find it. It would make everything easier.
I found my optical auto switching device, but it can’t handle hi res, so I ordered one that does… it has a remote rather than auto switching. I will feed it the Optical out from the Topping D10 DAC I am currently using with the iPad. I actually have a second ( currently in a drawer) Topping DAC that I will use with my computer, so I can get optical output from it as well.
The setup will have an AirPort Express and CD player feeding the switch, as well. I currently have a redundant Pure i20 (used with an iPhone 4s) in the setup that I may remove or just use the old switch to add on more components). Not sure which way I will go at this point. I could also drop the AirPort Express and use the Pure instead since the iPhone has an app that handles Airplay.
A USB input would not have required the Topping DACs ( or another converter), but I had them around, so just spent $25 on a switch box to get this all working, so can’t complain.
5.2.634663 (In Progress)
Release date:11 / 5 / 2024
What's New:
- Auto Timing Alignment: Syncs main speakers and subwoofer automatically for optimal audio timing (requires app version 2.12.2+).
- USB Disk Ejection: Added manual USB ejection (coming in next app update).
- Bluetooth Sound Control: Disabled connection notifications when not in Bluetooth input mode.
- Google Cast Upgrade: Fixed Output Resolution support and improved sync with Google Speaker Groups.
- New Clock Faces: Two clock face options for display (coming in next app update).
- Playback Fixes: Improved metadata, fixed skipping issues, added WMA lossless support, and reduced Preset latency.
- Offline Responsiveness: Improved response without internet.
- General Enhancements: Various performance boosts and bug fixes.
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Ooh, added WMA Lossless support.
I didn’t see that coming.
I didn’t see that coming.
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Well I bought this device today and it's going back tomorrow. The iOS app forces you to disclose your exact GPS location in order to use the functionality of the app, goodbye and good riddance there is no need for this company to need to know my exact GPS location, it's an invasion of my privacy of my personal right to privacy and it's disgusting practice by Chinese corporations and I don't like it.
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Are you sure about that? These are the permissions for the WiiM Home iOS app on my phone:
That does seem un-necessarily intrusive.
According to Wiim help location is needed during setup. No explanation why.
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