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WiiM Vibelink Amp Review
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All has been said about it. There is nothing to adjust on the WiiM Vibelink Amp through the WiiM Home App. The only available options (over Bluetooth) are firmware updates and switching the amp on or off. Period.
Also the maximum power output at 1% THD is the same for the digital inputs and the analog input. Amir didn't even attempt to test this, but Erin did. Due to the WiiM Vibelink Amp's gain the maximum power output requires an input voltage of 2.6 Vrms and that's all.
Nothing wrong with irrational desires if you know that is what they are.
As I pointed out above - not significantly more power - only 1.2dB. If more power is what you want, the vibe link does not deliver.
I know full well… Now to fulfill them as cost-effectively as possible.Nothing wrong with irrational desires if you know that is what they are.
Don't know sinad of the amp but it has power
IOM Brick integrated 250 - IOM
IOM Brick IntegratedCompact yet powerful integrated stereo amplifier with true balanced volume control, pristine transparency, and tight, controlled bass — designed for pure musical enjoyment.
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If you only need a power amp, cheaper (if you have a wiim streamer)
The IOM Ultra is special designed for the Wiim® Ultra
The IOM Ultra is a high-end stereo power amplifier. It's housed in a compact full aluminium chassis with trigger on/off control.
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2 db more over a wiim amp pro
But he is not upgrading from a wiim amp pro, but from a Naim Nait which delivers 135W into 4ohm.
Still less than 2.7 dB uplift - lower than the minimum 3dB (double power) I would consider a worth while power upgrade, if power is what is wanted.
Just get the wiim ultra it delivers https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/electronics/wiim_amp_ultra/
What matters is how it sounds + currency, damping factor, like how good it can control a speaker
Difference in Top speed is only something you notice when giving it all it's got
Some forget one amp might has 135 watt and some amp might have 185 watt, if the amp with 135 watt is best at controlling the speakers and if it also happens to sound best, that's what you should go for
What matters is how it sounds + currency, damping factor, like how good it can control a speaker
Difference in Top speed is only something you notice when giving it all it's got
Some forget one amp might has 135 watt and some amp might have 185 watt, if the amp with 135 watt is best at controlling the speakers and if it also happens to sound best, that's what you should go for
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Which Nait are we talking about? My memory says the original NAIT was only something like 15 or 20 watts.
Still, if looking for significantly more power, a pair of the Fosi V3 monos or the 3e-audio A5 amp deliver well at reasonable cost, or the Wiim amp ultra if you want an integrated solution.
Why the 3e-ayudio A5 it has not more power than a naim with 135 watt i 4 ohm and not as much as as wiim amp ultra and vibelink
spoiler allert under 135 watt in 4 ohm
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spoiler allert under 135 watt in 4 ohm
3e Audio A5 Stereo Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the 3e Audio A5 Stereo class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $229.99. Despite its simplicity, the A5 has very well thought out features. Clipping indicators are provided for each channel. And selection of inputs is made...
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From this and your earlier post I think you are getting a bit confused. The Wiim Ultra is a pre-amp and would be used in conjunction with a power amp such as the Vibelink or one of the other mentioned amps. The Wiim amp ultra is sort of like a Wiim Ultra but withe the addition of an internal amplifier and hence does not need a Vibelink or other additional amplifier.Why the 3e-ayudio A5 it has not more power than a naim with 135 watt i 4 ohm and not as much as as wiim amp ultra and vibelink
spoiler allert under 135 watt in 4 ohm
3e Audio A5 Stereo Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the 3e Audio A5 Stereo class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $229.99. Despite its simplicity, the A5 has very well thought out features. Clipping indicators are provided for each channel. And selection of inputs is made...
I'm awaiting clarification of which Nait we are talking about. The original NAIT wasn't anywhere near that power and, along with the MF A1, were choices of folk who wanted a quality amplifier but didn't need much power. The 3e-audio is a good amp and recommendable to those of that mindset (which includes me) - whether it has sufficient power for the OP is up to him and might depend on how much power the actual NAIT he has is able to deliver.
There are other older versions of the NAIT with lower outputs than that. Posting this is pretty uninformative unless the OP is actually using one of the models you list,.
Edit: Apologies to all when I refer to the OP (meaning Finz). I'd lost track of this thread not starting a request for an amp recommendation but 30+ pages back starting as Amir's review of the Vibelink. That being the context I think I've said enough about this here.
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Naim Nait 5i
However, I read the power (135W) from the supernait column of that document. The 5i is 95W into four ohms. Sorry @Finz for the misinfo.
So the power uplifts of the two devices are:
Vibelinke : 95W to 178W - 2.73dB (Still not enough by my standards)
IOM Ultra (or other Hypex 250W MP amps) : 95W to 250W - 4.2dB (At the low range of a worthwhile upgrade)
Do we know what speakers ? (ohm,sensitivity)
I own the new wharfedale diamond 12.1i roomfit makes them sound noticeable better than without roomfit
85% limit on my wiim amp pro i wanted to know how it sound with 100 %
The last 10-15% i heard just a little more distortion, like when some speakers play loud they often distort more or just hear more distortion, even when the amp is clean
Amp or speaker distortion or both, it was just loud, not super agressive or sharp, if i wanted that level it would be 60 watt in 8 ohm or 120 watt in 4 ohm i would use, for that the vibelink or amp ultra has 100 watt in 8 ohm and around 180 watt in 4 ohm and it would therefor have enough power when playing 60 or 120 watt in 8/4 ohm.
That can be why some wants more power or just to have a little more control and higher max spl
I own the new wharfedale diamond 12.1i roomfit makes them sound noticeable better than without roomfit
85% limit on my wiim amp pro i wanted to know how it sound with 100 %
The last 10-15% i heard just a little more distortion, like when some speakers play loud they often distort more or just hear more distortion, even when the amp is clean
Amp or speaker distortion or both, it was just loud, not super agressive or sharp, if i wanted that level it would be 60 watt in 8 ohm or 120 watt in 4 ohm i would use, for that the vibelink or amp ultra has 100 watt in 8 ohm and around 180 watt in 4 ohm and it would therefor have enough power when playing 60 or 120 watt in 8/4 ohm.
That can be why some wants more power or just to have a little more control and higher max spl
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