WiiM Mini and SMSL Su-1 Dac. Hi Def Streaming for Less!
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
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This High-def streamer pls SMSL SU-1 digital to analog converter will add to your music Streaming enjoyment!
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0:00 Start
0:07 Intro
0:55 Connections
3:02 Reference System
3:25 Music with echo dot
4:05 Music with WiiM and Dac
4:41 Summary
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I bought the Mini as I was not sure if I wanted to be bothered with streaming (I don't use a service, I just wanted to stream my own music to my system). After listening to it, and being impressed, I decided to go the next step and buy the SU-1. Now, I am very impressed.
Awesome! I'm really rediscovering my music since picking up this set up. By the way, I heart radio does high definition streams for free.
@@cashwise7614 Cheers!
I was using the headphone out on my pc into a mini TEAC AM/FM receiver to drive my Energy RC Mini desktop speakers, and a cheap plate amp running a home-made sub. This setup improved dramatically when I built a new computer in 2019, proving to me that the signal path does indeed affect sound quality (new motherboard had much higher quality sound processing).
Earlier this year I upgraded the sub plate amp to the Dayton DTA-100LF and noticed the bass tighten up nicely. Started reading…
Enter the Fosi P3 preamp and V3 stereo amp for my RC Minis and wow, immediately noticed a big increase in clarity! Followed that up with the SU-1 DAC and my desktop is actually starting to sound quite “bright” considering my treble controls are still at neutral.
Most normal people would not consider this a “cheap” setup, but I think it sounds incredible considering what it is. These RC Minis are incredibly clear when driven with a good signal, and listening really is a joy.
I’d be interested if you noticed a change using a V3 or similar “high-value” class D amp in place of your receiver amp?
Interesting setup and as you said at a great price. I find it hard to believe that One of the low-cost stereo amps would have better sound than the denon AV receiver, but it would be interesting to test it.
Now you need to get some floor standing speakers to hear that dac really shine.
@@cashwise7614 confession: I’ve already “upgraded” to a pair of V3 Mono amps from the original V3 I got last year. There was a slight change in the sound, it feels a bit “bigger” now, but I’m not a serious enough listener to really quantify the difference. I just like the idea of monoblock amps. Guilty!
I’m not suggesting a budget class-D amp (or amps) would be an upgrade over your current setup, but given your channel name and your recent look at (and positive impression of) two of the most popular high-value low-dollar “audiophile” products on the market right now, plugging a V3 or similar budget amp into your system would be an interesting exercise. If anything, it would take up less space!
One of the things I’ve heard fairly consistently about the V3 vs. V3 Mono is that the Mono has improved control in the bass region. Nobody seems to talk about Damping Factor anymore, that was a thing with Class AB amps back in my car audio days, but perhaps that’s a factor with the Monos? Just a guess.
I have a HT setup with Energy RC-50 mains, RC-10 surrounds, and an RC-LCR center. I’m thinking about hooking the RC-50s up to my desktop setup just to see how they do. They’re not big towers by yesteryear standards, but they have two 5” woofers in vented floor standing cabinets. The tweeter in the full-size RCs is something they were really noted for back in the day, so I’m very curious how they’ll sound.
Who knows… maybe the RC-10 bookshelves will end up crowding my desktop! lol. Thanks for your feedback.
@@superspeeder yes I should test one of those amps
hi def streaming with good speakers has the most impact on the sound. but you can get 95% audiophile Soud without spending a fortune.
When I was listening thu my alexa connected to the same amp and speakers the sound which I thought was good was muddy and bland compared to listening to a high def feed with my wiim and Dac with the same amp and speakers.
@@cashwise7614 looking forward to your future audio endeavours! 👍
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain how to hook it up to an external DAC. None of the other videos that I watched went into how to do that even if they talked about doing it.
Your welcome.
Glad you found my video helpful.
Happy listening!!
2 of the biggest bang for buck gadgets in home audio
I agree
SU1. So noisy compared with wiim pro plus.
Thanks for this video, I watched so many reviews on DACs, and no one posted any music playbacks comparisons except you. I use Spodify and play through a cheap 30$ Bluetooth Audio Adapter into my amplifier. I have been on the fence weather i should spend this exact combo like you, or even go with the WIIM pro and SMSL combo ?
Glad you found my video helpful. I was playing through an alexa dot directly to my receiver.
I was skeptical as to whether I would hear much difference but I will tell you on the high def streams it definitely sounds better to my ear.
No going back for me.
@@cashwise7614 I just picked up the SMSL SU-1 DAC and the WIIM mini. Couldnt be more happy. With no DAC, the music has a very narrow sound stage. With the SMSL DAC, the sound stage is wider and each instrument comes through to my ears rather than bunched up together. Good bang for the buck !
Great to find your channel! Subscribed! Perhaps I'm considered an audiophile on a moderate budget. I bought an SMSL M8 a long time ago and still enjoy it. I believe that for an incremental change I'd have to spend way more US$200. Perhaps I'm wrong. Have you considered another DAC that you think might beat the SMSL in an obvious way?
Thanks for your comments and subscribing.
When I bought the Wii mini and SMSL DAC I wasn't even sure if it would improve my sound. I have been pleasantly surprised and I'm really enjoying listening to music through this setup.
There are a lot of other great dacs out there but this one has been reviewed by many to be the best at the price point. You might be interested in this video from cheapaudio man
he compares quite a few. I still have a hard time buying a dac that costs more than my entire sound system but definitely would like to test a few more probably mid-ranged dacs
Maybe if my channel gets big enough I can get some vendors to let me test their equipment.
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I am using either an old Chromecast 2 or the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K through the SMSL Su-1 for streaming audio and and get the same sound for even cheaper 👍🏻
Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.
My question is how does it connect to the dac? via Bluetooth? If so, that would probably degrade the sound quality some.
@@cashwise7614 no, Bluetooth would kill all purpose and sound much inferior. I use an HDMI audio extractor with an optical out, and connect this to the dac's optical input. There should be no loss in the digital signal quality.
The Wiim Pro plus is 230, you get hi res stream + DAC and remote with really nice eq. Its a better deal in my mind even with the extra 60 bucks and sounds just as good if not better.
That's another good option and eliminates a little of the complexity. However, most online reviewers including one I trust cheapaudioman. are finding that the smsl DAC is superior to the inbuilt dac in the Wii mini pro. I have not done a test comparison as they have but I am happy with the sound of the smsl1. And 60 bucks is 60 bucks.
@@cashwise7614 The SU-1 has the same DAC chip as the Pro.
@@cashwise7614 The SMSL SU-1 uses the AKM 4493S dac chip. The Wiim Pro PLUS has an AKM 4493SEQ chip which is an improvement over the Wiim Pro’s (and Mini’s) dac. Not sure if there is a difference with the 4493S vs SEQ though.
@@jp93309 this video compares The WiiM pro plus vs j2 dac vs SMSL dac. He picks the J2 but also calls the SMSL an improvement over the dac in the pro plus, and the best bang for the buck in another of his videos.
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Totally agree with you. They bought a cheap and cheaper dac…😂😂
I really want to know how to hook up a Wiim Mini up to a SMSL SU1 and also connect a FOSI BT20a Pro to power my speakers. Could anyone break down the chain of how these connect?
Connect your optical out from your wiim mini to the back of the smsl Su1 optical in. Then RCA left and right jacks from the SML su1 to the back of your Fosse amp.
Hi i have airpulse A100 active speakers, can i add this DAC to it?
I believe you can, but what is your music source? Are you already sending a high def stream to the speakers?
@@cashwise7614 Hi mate, I'm using xiaomi mibox S as source. It has aux and usb output and connected to aux port.
Sorry I'm honestly not sure. Normally you would go optical out to your DAC and then DAC to powered speakers or receiver via aux. You may be able to run it through the USB port but not 100% sure. Most importantly, I would just try to make sure that you're getting high definition streams to the speakers. ,1400kbps or more. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.