The Wiim Amp Review.

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Today I talk about an extreme value in the world of HiFi Audio. This WIIM amp has been hyped to no end by other reviewers but the words in this video will show my take on this small but powerful piece of audio gear.
How can a $299 Amp/DAC/Streamer be any good? Well, it all depends on what YOU enjoy. I talk about the features, the sound and the experience with three sets of speakers using this value amp. This one may shake up the industry a bit and yes, it should.
Enjoy!
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[@Bobby-bx4dy]

Thanks!

[@nickburklow5212]

I picked up the Wiim Amp at launch and paired it with LS50 Metas that I got for $999 when on sale. It's been amazing for our bedroom. The wife LOVES it because it's super easy to stream to while she is working. And it works out great for movies and TVs thanks to ARC. That Parametric EQ is a huge plus as well. I was able to fix a couple of minor issues with the midrange in my room just using the app.

[@nickburklow5212]

@@MasterofPlay7 as someone who literally uses a WiiM Amp to drive LS50 Mets daily it works perfect for our bedroom. It hits 85db (about as loud as I ever listen) without issue. I have them high passed at 70db and a 10" Martin Logan Dynamo sub. It has turned out to be a really great system.

[@jessejohnson4360]

I hooked my Wiim amp to my Kef R3 metas crossed over with a subwoofer it powers them without issue. I measured 90db in my room. But the amp is normally paired with Polk XT60 with a subwoofer.

[@almiragustinal9670]

Mastero?? What do you think with the comment with not enough power lol.

[@VinceValentino785]

This Wiim amp seems to do everything that the Bluesound Powernode does for about $650 less. You also get RCA inputs with the Wiim which the Powernode doesn't have and you get EQ too. Thanks for the review. I will look into those Galion speakers also.

[@carterleynes6380]

This doesn't even mention a couple of the best features of this amp - a parametric EQ and the benefits of HDMI Arc for TV integration

[@Alsinsin]

And a subwoofer output with a fully adjustable crossover high pass filter so you don't send the bass to your small bookshelf speakers

[@justinschlicher631]

The Marantz NR1200 can now be had for $399. I'd be interested to see how the two go head to head.

[@bruffyb3796]

I use this amp with q acoustics bookshelf speakers and a rega turntable. Sounds great to my ears.

[@toai2]

How does it compare with Sonos amp?

[@jeremyschmitz5954]

I’ve got one of their amps in addition to a pro and pro plus. I was happy those got Roon certification quickly, and I’m anxious for the amp to finally get Roon ready.

[@lesgrant5507]

Just happened last week!!!

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

It’s great to connect to a tv and two speakers

[@johnh539]

I have been considering a small system for the kitchen sounds perfect especially given wiim's multiroom functions. Question ; I have the wiim pro that also has rca in, and on my record dec I can set my 'out' to rca line out ( not phono out) I asume I can plug into the wiim pro? but someone said not ,so I have not dared try.

[@TexasShout]

I love my Wiim Amp. I am super excited to see what they roll out next!

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

Ultra is coming in a few months time.

[@robbiesunshine]

Can I use this with kef speakers for my TV ?

[@Up27am]

Does it offer bit perfect music when using Apple Music? Similar to what the Fiio and eversolo offer?

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

You forgot to mention parametric eq also. That's huge! Also bass management is a big plus in my book.

[@bikedoodme]

May I ask how the WIIM amp compares to the Emotiva TA-1 that you reviewed a while back? Thanks !!

[@guinnessharvey4476]

If I stream Apple Music through my iPhone, is this still a decent option paired with some active speakers?

[@fonkenful]

Got a full review of the Galion speakers? The designer , Dr Viet has a great following on several DIY forums, and the TL is one of his projects with Thomas - another notable being a modern homage to the BBC LS3/5A.

[@bengleason508]

What is a better Late Night Listening Speaker the OGY/BOB or the Voyager TL? TIA!!!

[@Saint_Cuthbert]

Just ordered this after frequent connection issues with the Arylic A50+. Can't wait to try it out.

[@whatwewantAItodo]

And?

[@impuls60]

It has low rail internal voltage but the chipset handles low Impedance/ohm speakers very well. Test it with 3-4Ohms speakers to get the most out of it.

[@meutubedou]

Sounds wonderful with 4 ohm Polk Lsi9’s to my old ears👍 My viewers heard the same and I got no complaints..

[@SrinivasaRaoGurram]

Can I group 4 Sonos speaks and create home theater effect with sound sound using Wiim amp?

[@batdroid2705]

@@SrinivasaRaoGurram did you get an answer?

[@bruffyb3796]

I would love to know what EQ settings you used as I own it myself.

[@HiFiHuff]

I ended up dialing in a custom EQ that sounded best to me for my room.

[@epi2045]

Would love a Wiim II with 160 wpc for $599. 😊

[@CarlosPerez-eb5er]

Powernode killer?

[@HiFiHuff]

I’d take this over a powernode. I did try the powernode a while back. For me at least, the wiim bests it in sound. Bests the PS audio sprout as well (which I still own).

[@flyindo]

@@HiFiHuff Interesting. How does it compare to a NAD C700 amp (based purely on soundquality)? I'm really curious :)

[@svajys]

What about Dolby atmos? Does it support?

[@evr67bb]

NO

[@littlebit8901]

I highly recommend crutchfield too.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Just bought it for desktop speakers

[@reptiled7761]

But, is it musical?

[@meutubedou]

Yes, it plays piano if you hold it just right on every third key with lots of foot petal & drums if you have pig skins instead of papier-mâché.. Horns are another matter.. Get a WiiM pro for that👍

[@FatFolksProductions]

Eversolo killer?

[@Superman54]

i wonder how it compares with products like the Sony STRDH190. its much cheaper too....

[@samlee2562]

If it had digital out so you could use your own dac and amps that would be perfect as a first step all in one system..

[@johnduncan9036]

They also make a model called the WIIM Pro which is just the streamer to do exactly what you're saying

[@dcfisdf1235]

@@johnduncan9036 And that one doesnt have HDMI eArc in. So both are useless to a wide swath of people @wiim

[@JazzinBlues]

What a bargain at $300! Let's see if we can drive the price up to $1500... 🤔

[@HiFiHuff]

That won’t happen with this. Wiim seems to lower prices or make something better for a teeny amount more. This is a fantastic starter amp or even mid tier amp. My guess is that Wiim will be releasing a “supercharged” version of this soon. Maybe a display, better DAC, 100 watts vs 60. If they do, my guess is $599.

[@leecooper8589]

@@HiFiHuff I think it's more than rumour that the "ultra" is coming very soon,the only problem is any details about what it will offer over the standard Wiim amp ARE still rumours but yes; screen, DAC & power are those rumours.

[@jyharris]

Love Crutchfield! I've bought many products from them. I might get one for the RV or tailgating.

[@AnselmofCanterbury2000]

Wiim Amp vs PS Sprout vs Nad D??? Anyone?

[@johnviera3884]

it doesn’t have a line out?

[@c.s.herman860]

No and that is the biggest let down with this unit considering you could start with this at $300 and upgrade poweramp in the future if you want or need more power/quality

[@johnviera3884]

@@c.s.herman860 Still an amazing unit for $300. You can’t always get what you want sometimes you get what you need

[@silva_579]

@@c.s.herman860 I read the usb out is a pass through so you can still connect an external dac/amp combo to it

[@c.s.herman860]

@@silva_579That's pretty neat! I didn't realize the USB was an output

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks

[@geiantw]

421usd in Norway + shipping. Just saying.

[@ryanchappell5962]

I don’t know why people keep saying $299 is such an amazing deal. You can get a nice receiver for that with a lot of great features and better sound quality. The eq features are awesome though.

[@xmi4326]

For example?

[@Draegloth66]

Directly playing Tidal on it, you wont get any better in streaming+dac+amp / price category. A nice receiver, which? Probably it will use a compressed codec, with a lackluster quality not even close to a native Tidal with HiRes FLAC, and Dolby Atmos.

[@dennis3779]

That is halve the price of the Harman Amp but then I rather save up to the WIIM Pro with a Rega IO that works great with vinyl or even a tube or Aegir power amp 🤔

[@Boomyaris01]

Wiim ultra is coming...sounds like it might tick yr boxes

[@mygarart2764]

Class D without details ? Sounds lame.

[@chrisdurant1103]

Turns out it is never going to get Airplay, major botch job on what would have been amazing.

[@nitinfutane]

'Wiim Amp' ($299) has Airplay 2. The new 'Wiim Amp Pro' ($379) will not have Airplay.

[@radiofreealbemuth]

9:21 don't give em any ideas 🥲

[@yurifrags7564]

How much did Crutchfield pay you ?

[@molinamolina1]

he said he bought it himself. save your cynicism.

[@timnaomi346]

Stop being an arsole!