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@osx86touch23 күн бұрын
Liked for “chocolatey midbass”
@ErinsAudioCorner22 күн бұрын
All the chocolatey midbass.
@MechAdv22 күн бұрын
Wait I thought it was “chocolatey bottom end” for the double entendre. 😂
@shipsahoy179322 күн бұрын
with hints of espresso lol
@chrispyp233122 күн бұрын
@@ErinsAudioCorner What about the "Chocolatey midrange" opening up? You can't forget about that, not to mention "Acoustic mass"...;).
@Karto8622 күн бұрын
Woah, the asymmetric PEQ is super important for me, you're the only reviewer that mentioned it, thanks!
@anttilankila125022 күн бұрын
I just got it yesterday to Wiim Pro with firmware update. Pretty much oven-fresh feature.
@marksweeney732722 күн бұрын
Finally a product i can afford. Thanks Erin! Still saving my money for those KEF Blade speakers. Only $27,000 more to go.
@steviesteve75015 күн бұрын
A Wiim Ultra, a pair of Fosi V3 monos and some Elac DBR62s and you've got a world of music on a system that punches way above it's pricetag. We've really never had it so good.
@Norman-bone1322 күн бұрын
Thanks Erin. Finally some useful information on practical application of features. My main interest in the Ultra is the room correction, bass management high & low filters for crossover, and the eq functionality. 👍🏼🎶😎
@andyfaulkner822822 күн бұрын
“Chocolatey midbass” for a second I thought I was watching a CheapAudioMan video 😂. Just kidding Randy, I love both of y’all’s videos.
@Eron5555522 күн бұрын
oh wait till u realize what the difference between chocolatey and buttery is..
@andyfaulkner822820 күн бұрын
@@Eron55555 😂
@DearSX23 күн бұрын
Loving my Wiim Ultra, used your amazon affiliate link a couple weeks ago :)
@ErinsAudioCorner23 күн бұрын
Great to hear!
@Thoughtflux22 күн бұрын
Can it output to an external DAC via USB?
@wegardfjeld378922 күн бұрын
No
@raymondwebby244122 күн бұрын
@@wegardfjeld3789really?
@Thoughtflux21 күн бұрын
@@wegardfjeld3789 others say it can? Have you tested it?
@Grommet200722 күн бұрын
"Flat as a board" Almost every decent response curve would look flat on a FR graph with 50dB major steps :-).
@plcamp122 күн бұрын
Just got one last week…very versatile device, does everything I need perfectly. SQ as good as anything else.
@Rockruio9 күн бұрын
It has been more than 10 days with no new speaker reviews on the KEF channel...is it normal?
@rickjohnston510622 күн бұрын
Strongly agree it would be awesome if we could have a bit of overlap on the LP/HP sub out settings. I’ve also found that using this as a pre-amp going directly into my power amp (IOTAVX PA40) that I much prefer the sound using Line Level Out @ 1 Vrms. I don’t know if this is distortion related or just because my amp has so much headroom for my speakers (BR03s). Great review and I personally love my WiiM Ultra.
@KB-gt2xl11 күн бұрын
Hi Erin, can you review a speaker from the Paradigm Premier line? No one with a Klippel has measured any of that series yet. Thanks!
@MechAdv22 күн бұрын
I’ll buy one of these eventually, and I’ll be sure to use your affiliate link! I got a second pair of primus 363s for 50$ used and they measure just as flat as the brand new pair I bought a month ago. My home theater AND wallet are super happy. Thanks dude!
@missing110221 күн бұрын
Your little bit of subjectivity combined with your solid knowledge base is exactly what people are looking for.
@hugevibez22 күн бұрын
You can work around the Airplay restrictions with the Belkin Airplay 2 adapter, you can feed it's optical out into the WiiM
@rosswarren43621 күн бұрын
Or you could buy a WiiM Mini and feed it into the Ultra. LOL. There's always a way if people really want to do something. But I'm not sure I understand the appeal of Airplay 2. It defaults to lossy .aac at 320Kbps. Not even as good as LDAC Bluetooth. Is it just a "convenience feature" for those with iPhones?
@gregmoisan562922 күн бұрын
I just bought the WiiM Ultra last week and it greatly improves my SVS Prime Wireless and I like the Separate Sub out because I like the crossover lower than 80hz. I also like having the ARC. It's a really good product. The music streaming through Amazon Hi Res is good. Way better than going through the DTS Play Fi app or my tvs app.
@user-mz6lt2pr9s22 күн бұрын
Erin thanks for the review. lol about the chocolate sound description. Stereo equipment has become like wine when I was in California. It’s a playful little wine with notes of vanilla and almonds and hints of licorice. Appreciate you just share how it sounds and measures. Rock on!
@douglasgaither134622 күн бұрын
Erin, your reviews rock. I love the honesty & candor!!
@carminedesanto674622 күн бұрын
8:09 I do run the Wiim Pro Parametric EQ (digital domain) to my DAC and onto my headphone amp …a very useful feature!
@justasimplefox22 күн бұрын
Would be nice if they could add a more premium streamer (only) to the range with a nicer (not plastic) case 🙏
@87adinagesh5 сағат бұрын
Hi Erin, when you stream Apple Music via Apple TV box to your tv and via HDMI eARC to the Wiim Ultra, is it a lossless, i.e. ALAC format?
@sarahscholl472122 күн бұрын
Does this unit remember the last selected streamed source after power off or do you have to select a streaming source after every power cycle?
@D1N0222 күн бұрын
It auto detects wherever a signal is coming in and it will also remember. Since it is a computer it has storage.
@steveh54521 күн бұрын
have you tried watching a movie through it? I have/had the Wiim amp, and had some crazy synchronicity issues. This might have been my tv, but i couldn't get the voices to match up with the video. My tv settings allowed some delay in one direction, but not an advance (??) in the other. anyway, it worked fine for basic 2 channel music, just didn't do double duty as a soundbar replacement. (not why i bought it, but thought it would be a perk).
@jonathanmoore888622 күн бұрын
Good time to buy a streamer. So many options at different price ranges. Can't go wrong.
@psyphonyxaudio22 күн бұрын
100th comment =) Im happy you don't fluff in your review style. It's very welcomed and preferred. Wiim has been doing a great job .. I wonder if their success will mean maybe bringing a higher tier? ... Do you think they have any need to offer something in a higher tier for any reason?
@soundhead1822 күн бұрын
I just bought one today. My main reason for buying it is to wake me up in the morning (hopefully it works fine as an alarm) and the streaming and PEQ features. I’m hoping the EQ is pre-digital output…not a big deal if it isn’t though. Wouldn’t make sense for it not to be. I will probably sent the audio out multiple outputs at the same time, so I hope it supports that and different EQ’s on different outputs.
@terryforsythe808323 күн бұрын
The USB port also works for USB output. 😊
@unewb22 күн бұрын
Does it work for an external USB dac?
@FlorentinDan-bc1yv22 күн бұрын
@@unewbyes it does, i connected wiim ultra to minidsp flex through usb and it worked as expected
@bbfoto724822 күн бұрын
@@FlorentinDan-bc1yv Do you select "USB Output" in the WiiM's setting menu? This is obviously important for many potential buyers, so if this WiiM does in fact have this functionality, @ErinsAudioCorner should "Pin" a "Revision Comment" stating such in the comments section and Video Description. Thanks for testing this. 👍
@mrgringo728922 күн бұрын
What can you do with this?
@terryforsythe808322 күн бұрын
@@mrgringo7289 I output to a Raspberry Pi running CamillaDSP and camilladsp-setrate. It works great!
@CaBdosdos19 күн бұрын
Can you point me in the right direction for room correction instead of using the built in on this streamer?
@bobtowncarguy8220 күн бұрын
I just ordered a WiiM Ultra to do exactly what you were doing. I plan to use it as a preamp and streamer.
@timculler145422 күн бұрын
Thanks for very informative review. I would like to hear why you disliked the room correction and would love to see a video showing your technique and gear required to do it yourself.
@bbfoto724822 күн бұрын
Really all you would need is the free RoomEQ Wizard (REW) software and a decent $100-$200 USB measurement mic (miniDSP UMIK-1 or UMIK-2 with a Calibration File, for example).
@Dmaleck15 сағат бұрын
What is the benefit on using the Wiim from apple 4K into AVR, to TV rather than just going straight from Apple 4K into AVR into TV? Thanks!
@Rob-Davidson22 күн бұрын
Chocolatey mid bass. 😌
@CycleCalm16 күн бұрын
I'm currently running my home theatre/Hi-Fi off a PC with Equalizer APO, because I couldn't find any affordable pre-amps/processors with a full suite of PEQ. I thought this could have been the answer, but it seems there's no 3rd PEQ for a sub, nor delay setting? Still it's great to see a company take steps toward offering a full correction suite in a hi-fi/HT product at an affordable price, it's silly how much you have to pay to get one, when a cheap PC can do it (or even some soundbars and subwoofers, but only for themselves)
@lukerestlessstudios22 күн бұрын
The ultra is really cool. I have two criticisms. One is that the HDMI arc does not work well with active HDMI cables and these are cables that have never failed on any other ARC device. The second criticism is at the RCA jacks are a little weak, unfortunately my sub out was damaged when removing an RCA cable that for whatever reason got a little tight and now I’ll have to swap out my unit.
@bbfoto724822 күн бұрын
@ErinsAudioCorner I'm considering picking one of these up in the near future (using your affiliate links, of course) to pair with the Kali Audio IN-8v2 active monitors I'm using in my casual listening bedroom setup. Seems like the combination would make for a decently performing "HiFi on a budget" system. In addition, quite a few commenters here that own the WiiM Ultra are saying that it can be set to use the USB connection to feed digital audio to an outboard USB DAC, so you may want to re-confirm and post an addendum as a pinned comment + statement in the video description.
@SoundofSilenceEnthusiast22 күн бұрын
How's the room correction? Is it at least better than YPAO?
@xavdeman22 күн бұрын
I mean the latest version of YPAO was supposedly pretty good (according to @Audioholics). One thing I never liked was Audyssey with its overemphasized rears especially if Audyssey Volume was enabled (and random simulated BBC dip).
@fungt8922 күн бұрын
Would really appreciate a written review on the website. I can't really follow or compare these kinds of dac/streamer devices without reading. Thanks for your review erin!
@mannycazz801822 күн бұрын
Erin new subscriber my friend. Keep up the great fair honest reviews. If you ever get a chance try to get ahold of some JBL S3100 baby Everest speakers to review and some Dali oberon 9. They went on sale almost everywhere.
@bingdong857122 күн бұрын
I guess if I can ever convince myself that I need a streamer I'd get that one.
@user-hn8fw6eb2s22 күн бұрын
What ? There's no Bologna in sound description ?? I hear it has a first name, and deserves application :)
@MrBravo14322 күн бұрын
Now waiting for the Node Icon review and comparison with Ultra.
@D1N0222 күн бұрын
Icon will start shipping in November. You'll have to wait a few months. It will make mincemeat out of the Ultra. It is aimed at Eversolo and Cambridge.
@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah21 күн бұрын
@@D1N02no it won't make mince meat... Ffs it is just a streamer
@tima.47821 күн бұрын
@@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah IKR, and isn't the Icon about the price of 4 Ultra's??? lol.
@PancakeAndRiley22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review! I actually didn't know it didn't have airplay. It would be really simple to use this as a DAC for your computer. There are plenty of cheap USB sound cards with optical out.
@benedyktczydziesty43998 күн бұрын
Without USB IN it is worth nothing...😮
@Jackettc9 күн бұрын
I have a Yamaha AV Amp with a built in streamer, currently running off a USB stick with my FLAC files. If I bought one of these, moved the USB stick to it, then connected back to my AMP over coax/optical do you think it would do a better job than the AMP's built in streamer?
@derekf777211 күн бұрын
Assuming DAC remains the same, do different streamers sound different? Does a Wiim ultra sound different vs Wiim original vs Bluesound vs Ifi Zen Stream etc… when using same connections (let’s say optical out).
@1loStu3 күн бұрын
Hi Erin. I watched a few of your videos to understand what monitors I need for my purposes, but I'm still having trouble making a final choice. I only play at home with backing tracks. I have a fairly expensive Tone King Imperial MKII amp with a guitar cabinet, and I love its sounds, especially the slightly distorted bluesy sound. But the problem is that such a change in the guitar sound practically destroys the sound of the backing tracks, and vice versa - using only a clean guitar sound makes owning such an amp pointless. What monitors could you recommend (without using guitar cab) so that I can get an undistorted sound of the backing tracks and, at the same time, so that my favorite bluesy sound comes through these monitors, as close as possible to the sound I hear from the guitar cabinet? For example, I really love your review of the Kali IN-5. Thank you in advance.
@paulcottingham24110 күн бұрын
Are there any power and/or impedance specs on the internal headphone amp?
@ThomasKahalepuna13 күн бұрын
Call me crazy but I’d GUESS most people looking for Asymeyrical Sub Slopes aren’t going to be using a 300$ streamer
@trevorbartram547322 күн бұрын
Great review of an almost perfect product. It's missing surround sound decoding, so you're stuck with a stereo downmix (left, right, center & surrounds mixed together). Surround sound decoding should be simple to do in this age of fast processors. This is a common problem with streamers & stereo receivers with HDMI (& optical) inputs. AV receivers provide surround sound decoding & are often a better bet.
@zackw494122 күн бұрын
When you used it in mixed duty with the TV, did you set it to automatically switch sources when eARC was in use? How fast and reliable was the switching? I ask because I am using a Wiim Pro to drive my two channel system in mixed use with the TV. My system uses separate components and the DAC doesn't have a remote. So I rely on automatic switching to keep things simple for my GF. The optical input automatic switching has gotten faster and more reliable with firmware updates. But can still be slow and/or gets confused and doesn't work every now and then. If the Ultra would pass through eARC right away, every time, no questions asked, that would be solid grounds for me to consider an upgrade. As it is, I'm running an optical splitter and have a second DAC in the system.. In case the Wiim doesn't cooperate, my GF can hit input 1 on the preamp and get TV sound basically no matter what. This isn't an ideal solution. 😅 Thanks for the review!
@johnviera388412 күн бұрын
he did not mention that these units can be used with other devices for multi-room (SONOS type) audio. with full multi-zone app control
@CrashTestingAudio11 күн бұрын
All three of my WiiM pucks have died at about 18 months of use. None of them were used daily. In contacting the company, they said it’s only a one year warranty, and they offered me a 10% discount on new purchases. I’m pretty bothered by that, because they seem to be trying hard to go up in category, but the dependability of their products is not inspiring confidence.
@c0mbat1522 күн бұрын
Interesting that you used $1500 mono block amplifiers. Are you saying that there are benefits, beyond being able to drive them louder, to more expensive power amps? Why would you use them over the Aiyima or Fosi Audio?
@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah22 күн бұрын
they're better implemented so load dependency isn't a worry on those monoblocks as it is with Aiyima and Fosi stuff he's already reviewed
@c0mbat1522 күн бұрын
@@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah But Fosi Audio have dealt with that with the V3 Mono using PFFB? So...?
@bbfoto724822 күн бұрын
@@c0mbat15 Erin wanted to own and use amplifiers that were BOTH impedance load agnostic AND which had plenty of power on tap in order to power and drive any potential pair of loudspeakers that he might get in for review. The March Audio amps accomplish both, in addition to measuring well, being well-built, receive heaps of positive subjective reviews, and are from a reputable company with excellent after-sales support.
@c0mbat1522 күн бұрын
@@bbfoto7248 both of your answers make sense so thanks for taking the time to reply. I was being slightly facetious 😊
@rosswarren43621 күн бұрын
Dynamics, bass response and detail. They don't "run out of gas".
@nurab-sal127622 күн бұрын
I'm happy its transfer function is flat on a 50 dB/div scale :) It even looks DC-coupled.
@ThatHz-21 күн бұрын
If you were running analog from your MacBook into the WiiM then you’re not using the DAC in the WiiM?
@EarphonesFin15 күн бұрын
Do you mean that you connect your Apple TV from TV hdmi-arc output to WiiM Ultra?
@yoshi64619 күн бұрын
If you stream an ALAC album do you know if it plays in track order or in alphabetical order?
@coffeeandshots22 күн бұрын
Can it act as a digital volume control ? I'd like a device that can act as a digital only preamp with a volume rotary button for a set of speakers with coax in.
@ofergover297822 күн бұрын
Second that. I currently use a miniDSP but it upsamples everything to 96k.
@NosEL3422 күн бұрын
I'm demoing one right now. I was able to try it as a digital preamp. Room correction worked on digital outs as well.
@ofergover297822 күн бұрын
@@NosEL34 Interesting, can you stream Deezer HiFi? Cast loseless streams? Thanks
@sams840718 күн бұрын
Hi Erin, thx for your reviews.. i have one question regarding the wiim ultra. What are the channel separation/cross talk values as it doesn't show in the user manual.. txh a bunch
@fonkenful22 күн бұрын
Damn, but except for the nasty teeth, you nailed Chris at S/A in the opening few seconds. I’m here for the ride 😂
@UnitedRedDevil1321 күн бұрын
Subjectively, you are the best reviewerI have ever watched online
@Kami8417 күн бұрын
Erin, good sir. Do you know of any company that uses silk dome tweeters and paper cone drivers that also measures to be very linear? I just tried a dynaudio contour 30 and the silk dome tweeter is amazing. I’m looking for something like that but with paper cone drivers because I think it’ll sound more natural.
@adaboy4z22 күн бұрын
I bought one and find myself rarely using. I love old setup streaming from my pc to 55inc tv through dac to amp.
@budokaiboy10 күн бұрын
Great channel. You remind me of Jeremy from "Red Means Recording".
@marioitaliano197321 күн бұрын
Hi Love that you and your channel has grown as a content curator .I have been debating on getting a stand alone streamer instead of using my tv or computer.* Have a ok DACs .In not sure it would make mutch defence .what's your take on it .
@killbasa200021 күн бұрын
Question: can it be used as MP3 library through an external HDD or SSD? And can it be used as a separate player plugged to an integrated amp?
@jaygannon109522 күн бұрын
Did you test the phono preamp? I'm curious about how good it is
@joonas442720 күн бұрын
Is It possible to do review for Genelec 8050b or G Five model? Im looking for those and would love to see a review from you?
@rosswarren43621 күн бұрын
If I connect this $329 streamer to an external DAC via USB so I am using the better clock chip in the external DAC, how would it compare to doing the same with a far more expensive streamer such as a Innuos Pulse Mini (about ~$1440 USD) or a Lumin U2? Would I hear a difference, and why?
@djmocok22 күн бұрын
How does pudding sound?
@user-hn8fw6eb2s22 күн бұрын
It would be so very interesting what this would do feeding a Starkrimson. I am very curious about the statement that some believe a pre-amp has a good amount of influence on the sound quality. I don't know if it's wise to consider such things. I am incredibly curious about what GanFET amplification sounds like.
@twissted12772 күн бұрын
I run mine with a Marantz mm9000 amp into Klipsch RSW-12 dual and Klipsch rp-600m ii
@davel44495 күн бұрын
Connecting this to my rz50 onkyo for stereo music listening do you think because of the better fav I would gain better quality sound ?!
@arthurwatts168010 күн бұрын
Even the cheapest chi-fi now posts the kind of numbers that many manufacturers could only dream of 15 years ago. I remember buying a Behringer DAC/amp from a store that sold pro audio and muso gear (guitar amps etc) and it was atrocious. I'm not just talking poor compared to better gear - it sounded like the music was being piped through a tin can. I know Darko and others have said it, but we really are living in the golden age of affordable audio.
@adsph22 күн бұрын
Well done. Appreciate your take here.
@fpv_austronaut22 күн бұрын
Why does my Wiim Pro Plus sound better when using Tidal via AirPlay compared to using Tidal through the Wiim Home App? This issue is making me hesitate on purchasing the Wiim Ultra, even though I appreciate the improved connectivity it offers
@Thoughtflux22 күн бұрын
Can it output to an external DAC via USB?
@pablotorres926022 күн бұрын
Yes
@richarddemers279822 күн бұрын
Always love your reviews, keep on the great and objective job! People follow you exactly for that! I know that it should be hard not to fall for the grace and $ of some gear manufacturers for some "pushed up" reviews. I felt that in some other reviewers... congrats for continuing being real!
@ErinsAudioCorner22 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Scalptrash17 күн бұрын
I didn’t know that it doesn’t have Airplay. Deal breaker for me. Ideally, it would have native Apple Music support, but we know that will never happen. This explains the lower price point, no licensing for Apple.
@TheFrugalAudiophile22 күн бұрын
I think the not including airplay support was a real miss step WiiM. It definitely makes it a no go for me. Also, love the Garth Brooks artwork on the thumbnail!
@rosswarren43621 күн бұрын
I'm not sure I understand the appeal of Airplay 2. It defaults to lossy .aac at 320Kbps (at best). Not even as good as LDAC Bluetooth. Is it just a "convenience feature" for those with iPhones? What is the use case?
@TheFrugalAudiophile18 күн бұрын
@@rosswarren436 I think a lot of it is because it is the best we have for wireless streaming on iPhone. Also, I have several AirPlay to compatible devices around my house and I can stream to all of them at the same time, even though they are different brands.
@rpstz73467 күн бұрын
Hello, im new to audio, can I hook up one fosi audio ZA3 to run two speakers for a desktop setup?
@Mishael_Agyei-BoamahКүн бұрын
yes
@MrJhardencdj22 күн бұрын
I love anything chocolatey
@burgstren997822 күн бұрын
Will you be reviewing the march audio amps?
@carolineleonard821422 күн бұрын
Generally, this is epic when one considers what it offers from the original Sonos streamers. For most people i ecpect that this will be an endgame item. Indeed i would tell anybody asking me to buy into the WIIM units, unless they can get Sonos stuff super cheap 2nd hand.
@RandomShart22 күн бұрын
Thanks for another great video, I like this device, can I ask did you try the phono input? There are a few posts online from people having issues with noise/buzz when using the phono input (vs using line in with their own phono stage). If I buy this I would want to use this as an all-in-one preamp, so if the phono stage has grounding issues then I would probably avoid it. Also, I don't use Airplay but I like the possibility of some bargain nearly new "v1" units on ebay within 6 months, once WiiM gets proper Apple certification and releases a "v2" that includes Airplay 😁
@seana999722 күн бұрын
I have been using the phono stage and have not experienced any buzzing or grounding issues. I have it grounded to the ground on my amp. I’d say I was pleasantly surprised by the built in phono stage on the Ultra and it beats the built in phono stage on my Yamaha AS501. Couldn’t tell you how it compares to other dedicated phono stages in the $100-$200 range.
@RandomShart20 күн бұрын
@@seana9997my ultra arrived today and rather frustratingly it has a clearly audible high pitch hum when using my project evo carbon and ortofon red (mm), from about 1/4 volume. I've tried a bunch of different cables and no difference. If I use my project or Fosi X2 phono stages to the line in on the ultra there is zero noise. I'll do a bit more investigation this weekend. Trying to figure out if I have a faulty unit or if they will all object to my turntable / cartridge combination (in which case I'll have to pass on the wiim and return it). Otherwise it's a really nice device, I like it a lot.
@seana999716 күн бұрын
@@RandomSharthmmm I’m using an ortofon 2M blue and have not had this issue. If I crank the volume well past listening levels I get a faint hum on the phono stage but I have experienced that with every amp.
@RandomShart9 күн бұрын
@@seana9997figured it out, took me days of tinkering but the noise was electrical interference being picked up from fom the power supply for the Aiyima A07 Max amplifier. I swapped amps and noise went away. It took ages to figure out because I never suspected the amp, given that I had two other phono stages that had no noise when using that same amp. I think the Wiim Ultra phono stage is just very (overly) sensitive to noise, but now I resolved it I'm loving the all-in-one simplicity of the ultra, and the phono stage sounds as good as my others so I'm very happy.
@michaelsparrow479822 күн бұрын
@ErinsAudioCorner: I thought the "spectrum analyzer" mode on the display was eye-candy only. It repeats a varying pattern in a loop?
@ErinsAudioCorner22 күн бұрын
It seems like it does.
@djsoulfilter20 сағат бұрын
How is the phono stage performance?
@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah19 сағат бұрын
Great... Works with great fidelity
@tima.47821 күн бұрын
I have the Pro Plus and this Ultra. I can't really tell the difference in the sound from one to another. I like them both though. They do a lot more than what I need them to do in my system. I just love to purchase new tech, sometimes. lol. Pioneer SX-1080 Receiver Rega P3 50th TT Elac Solano BS283 speakers Elac Varro RS500-SB sub
@mattpobursky85021 күн бұрын
Really nice device but not being able to be used as a USB DAC is a pretty big fail for me.
@manzanaresantonio17 күн бұрын
Anybody can tell me how to set the UV meter on the front screen please?!
@xavdeman22 күн бұрын
So is this an amplifier or a pre-amp? You mention it as powering an amplifier? How about using it to directly drive speakers?
@bbfoto724822 күн бұрын
Preamp. No built-in power amplifier for speakers. They also sell a WiiM Amp.
@xavdeman22 күн бұрын
@@bbfoto7248 OK I'm going to wait for the revised version of the WiiM Amp then.
@andreasr66325 күн бұрын
I wish they had balanced outputs as well then yes by all means it would be a steal.
@Mishael_Agyei-BoamahКүн бұрын
uhm what at that price point is doing what the Wiim Ultra is doing without hiccups?
@user-vd7jo8pe1z21 күн бұрын
Put your FLAC files on a thumb drive, plug into back, control with the app. It’s flawless.
@BrianHall-Oklahoma20 күн бұрын
Or an SSD drive. Have my ripped CD collection on a 2TB SSD.
@Untilitpases16 күн бұрын
Curious of the longevity of that thumbdrive/SSD in that use case. Wiim would need to constantly read all the files, and flacs tend to have no trouble filling up those GBs, living less room for error correction.
@dananskidolf15 күн бұрын
@@UntilitpasesReading data doesn't really cause wear on an SSD as it would on a hard disk. Longevity of an SSD is measured in writes, since that's what causes wear. The controller chip does get ever so slightly degraded with any use, but usually isn't a concern. It should greatly outlast the same SSD being used in a PC.
@carminedesanto674622 күн бұрын
Good afternoon ☕️🥓 Already running the Wiim Pro into a Denafrips DAC …and it’s good …now the question can the streaming be better on this unit ..or save my money for something better …Orchard or Rose 🤔 Have a great day.
@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah22 күн бұрын
no need to waste your money
@redpil1le____46121 күн бұрын
“Where are the bodies Garth?”
@murraywebster122822 күн бұрын
Is that white or brown chocolate? Or nut and raisin?
@michaelsegel875822 күн бұрын
Great review, but yeah. No Airplay is kinda a killer. Note thought that if you're using HDMI arc... your TV will most likely have a Tidal or Spotify or whatever app rather than playing via an apple source.
@bbfoto724822 күн бұрын
@michaelsegel8758 Others have mentioned you can add this functionality to the WiiM Ultra via an inexpensive Belkin "Airplay" adapter.
@michaelsegel875822 күн бұрын
@@bbfoto7248 Erin mentioned that he had a work around. For me, I use airplay and adding a device to use this device is kinda silly. I'm not saying its a bad device, but that I'm not their target audience.
@pedroortiz974422 күн бұрын
Nice review like always👏👍
@ErinsAudioCorner22 күн бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@1337sim122 күн бұрын
I hope WiiM will release an upgrade version with balanced outputs, since Bluesound is releasing the "NODE ICON" with XLR 🤘 Thanks Erin for the review! 😎
@leecooper858922 күн бұрын
The ICON is also going to be not far off 3 times the price of the Ultra isn't it?
@1337sim122 күн бұрын
@@leecooper8589 yes it's almost 3x the price (330$ vs 1000$). My comment was about a feature that WiiM could add to get even more customers (like Erin and me).