ALMOST PERFECT...*with One Big Caveat* | Wiim Ultra Product Review

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  • @user540000
    @user540000 Місяць тому +11

    Another thing that is very good about this product, as a pre amp it has bass management, that means if your 2 channel amp has no bass output and no bass management, you can connect your subwoofer to the WIIM and it it can send high pass output over the outs to your amp, effectively giving you bass management on your setup that never had it before. this is great that means you dont have to search for the limited handful of amps that arent AVRs that have bass management. The pro and pro plus cannot do this and do not have a sub output.

    • @VengefulAntihero
      @VengefulAntihero Місяць тому

      Surprisingly this feature also works over optical output, even to a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer, in my case. I have a Samsung Q990D Soundbar and Subwoofer and the High Pass Filter and other features all work. I'm returning both, sadly, due to some unforeseen issues with both. The subwoofer has well-known issues with disconnection due to a failure of the variable voltage power supply and the Wiim only outputs Stereo PCM, rendering the 11.1.4 capabilities of this combo totally useless. I think I'm switching to the Nakamichi Dragon paired with a Emotiva BasX MC1.

  • @blueriverlore
    @blueriverlore 17 днів тому +2

    I purchased some Pioneer audio gear in 1977 (Spec 1 Preamp and Spec 2 Poweramp). The WiiM Ultra allows me to use these components and give them some fresh legs. I skip the phono pre amp input and use a Schiit Mani 2 and use the line in on the Ultra. I also have a USB case housing a 1/2 TB SSD for some hi-res audio files. And lastly, I use the optical out on the Ultra to bring audio into my home theater system's Yamaha 3070. All in all, the WiiM Ultra is serving my needs quite well. Thanks for the video.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  17 днів тому +1

      Exactly! I love how all the Wiim products allow vintage gear to be seamlessly integrated into this modern music era. 🎉

  • @user540000
    @user540000 Місяць тому +6

    Also when he said there is no pre outs for the WIIM amp.... they added a little advertised feature, you can now use the WIIM Amp as a streamer outputting over USB. so if you have a DAC or AMP with USB input, you can now use the wiim amp as a streamer. no i dont work for them i am just impressed they added this

    • @VengefulAntihero
      @VengefulAntihero Місяць тому

      According to Wiim, USB only outputs stereo audio, and apparently it only outputs stereo no matter the source or output. Just a heads up for those that may not be aware.

  • @joncruz
    @joncruz Місяць тому +10

    I’m an all Apple user but I don’t miss the airplay 2 because it’s capped to 48khz very similar to Bluetooth quality, I prefer to use Tidal over Apple Music. What is the Wiim ultra missing? Apple Music and YTM native apps, other than that is fantastic.

  • @ruud24k
    @ruud24k Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the review. very informative! I started with a 2nd hand 5.1 KEF EGG system on a Denon AVR, about 10 years ago. Then the sub broke, so I was down to 5.0. Then I moved house and coudn't wire up the rear speakers, So it became a 3.0 system. Then some home automation came in and I bought a Nest Audio. Liked it so much, as it's so easy to use with any kind of audio stream, that I bought another one. Now I'm on a hotchpotch system with a 3.0 for TV audio and 2 stand alone Nest audio's for music. It's about time I did something about it and I think with a couple of nice actives this would do the trick perfectly! Seems like a no brainer for what I want to achieve.

  • @just-a-yt-guy
    @just-a-yt-guy Місяць тому +2

    Room correction has obviously been around on AV Receivers for a long time and many who have researched and investigated this have long been of the opinion that is only sensible to apply it to the bass region (up to 250Hz or so) as this is where standing waves in the room can cause chaos with the bass response.

  • @markamcdermott
    @markamcdermott Місяць тому +2

    I had the same experience with the ARC - sounded like a blanket was thrown over my speakers. Curiously, same with the EQ even with it flat. Small difference, but definitely there. I find the DAC to be decent, but prefer using the Ultra as a streamer only and using an external Schiit Modius DAC connected to my integrated via XLR. The multi-room connectivity with my Ultra and Pro is another great feature; easy to set up, individual volume controls, and zero latency.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +2

      Oh for sure! Coming from a music/audio engineering background, I use XLR whenever possible. Good for you! 🎉

  • @JC-lk3oy
    @JC-lk3oy 2 місяці тому +3

    Even with dirac I found it to take the life out of music if run full range. For bass management, it makes a huge improvement though.

  • @a_d_s5361
    @a_d_s5361 2 дні тому

    Does the room correction save settings for all inputs, especially hdmi arc for TV?

  • @mb-electricalservices
    @mb-electricalservices 20 днів тому

    If you have the option to disable room correction after 500hz then that's what you should do. Anything above 500hz should not be touched with the exception of treble shelving for reducing sibilance. All frequencies below 500hz (give or take) are dominated by the room and definitely require correction.

  • @stevebabyak890
    @stevebabyak890 29 днів тому +1

    For whole home connectivity are the different wiim products compatible with one another? Such as the ultra in living room and mini in kitchen? Obviously connected to their own amps

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  29 днів тому

      Correct! The Wiim Home App handles the connectivity of all Wiim products. 👍

    • @stevebabyak890
      @stevebabyak890 28 днів тому

      @@ealanosbornethank you!! I couldn’t seem to easily find the answer to this. Even the instruction booklet for my ultra shows images of other ultras in the depiction for whole home.

  • @roguemodel
    @roguemodel Місяць тому +3

    I was shocked going from the Wiim Pro + to the Ultra. The soundstage was vast comparatively, and it sounded just gorgeous. However, I used the Wiim to the Denafrips Pontus 15. Oh, the humanity. The Pontus is an entirely different animal on a different planet. But the Ultra is a hell of a unit for the budget-conscious.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Exactly! Not 100% perfect, but the Ultra is in a league of its own in that ridiculous price range. 🎉

  • @GameKeyModSquad-hr4ln
    @GameKeyModSquad-hr4ln 4 дні тому

    hello,
    I have Peachtree Nova ( 24/96 DAC ) original AMP...
    I have wiim ultra.
    Do you know which out...let me by pass internal dac? Is it optical?
    not sure if should use line out or Optical ....

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  4 дні тому

      Yes, it would be optical, since that is still a digital signal, which will then be converted to an analog signal via some other external DAC 👍

  • @missing1102
    @missing1102 2 місяці тому +4

    I think sometimes people forget that modern speakers (especially in small rooms) don't really need correction. Many of them measure very well out of the box. I think you hit on the head for low frequency management.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      🎉🙏

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому +6

      Speakers do not levitate in vacuum. Room is what needs correction.

  • @anthonyrix7810
    @anthonyrix7810 2 місяці тому +2

    Perfect review thank you I was in two minds as to purchase this. After your review I've made my mind up and will definitely be getting one. Great review as usual thanks

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Sweet! Thanks for the kind words! 🎉

  • @user540000
    @user540000 Місяць тому

    You can tweak the room correction, after it gives you its EQ for the room you can then do whatever you want with it. Its not like its all or nothing.

  • @bcwgobuffs1
    @bcwgobuffs1 19 днів тому

    I hope the next gen pushes video out to an AV receiver via HDMI so you can switch the video content (album art, other) to your TV / video monitor. In a perfect world, for me at least, they add the Apple Music, video out, and basically all the video content like lyrics is on the TV / monitor. It is sort of surprising that they are not tapping into visual content ... I have the Wiim Pro and the audio is excellent, but I can't see upgrading for this tiny screen.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  19 днів тому

      That would be a perfect world, indeed! If they did add HDMI video support and Apple AirPlay, you could do karaoke mode with Apple Music. 🤷‍♂️😁

  • @jukingeo
    @jukingeo Місяць тому

    If the only caveat is the lack of AirPlay2, then I am good with that. I don't use that any way (or Apple Products in general. The last Apple product I had was an iPod and that left a foul taste in my mouth). I do like that it is packed with features and makes for a great pre-amp with full bass management.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Yep! The Ultra is made for you! 🎉

  • @thebluecaferadio
    @thebluecaferadio Місяць тому +1

    When playing music from a USB stick does the unit show the album art work?

  • @TheFrugalAudiophile
    @TheFrugalAudiophile 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t understand why they are removing airplay two from their recent products. I can’t imagine it cost them that much too implement since it is even found on the mini. I know that many have criticized AirPlay for its compression, see comments above 😊, but it is a convenience solution when you are using Apple products with Apple Music. I currently have an Arylic BP50 connected to a Roku TV for AirPlay music and it works fine but sometimes the audio does have glitches. I have not experienced this with my WiiM mini.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Yeah, I think it came down to further delaying the launch? It would’ve been released many months later if AirPlay support was added. Granted, if it was me, I would’ve delayed the launch. In the long run, it would’ve been more advantageous to wait and have a virtually perfect product. Oh well. I’m sure AirPlay will be supported on the Wiim Ultra Plus. 😁🤞

    • @sfomann
      @sfomann Місяць тому +1

      @@ealanosborne I believe the airplay feature can be added via software update later once it is approved by apple. I don’t think it requires any hardware changes.

    • @soft-eddy3921
      @soft-eddy3921 Місяць тому +1

      Battle of the platforms, and investors.
      Who cares, there are a lot of other features, which you can use to circumvent this.

    • @TheFrugalAudiophile
      @TheFrugalAudiophile Місяць тому

      @@soft-eddy3921 Is there another way to get Apple Music to it wirelessly and still have it any other systems around my house?

  • @brianclass1988
    @brianclass1988 18 днів тому

    I have a Yamaha A6A AVR with an external Emotiva amplifier that powers my front left and right speakers. Would connecting the Wiim Ultra to the AVR via RCA (to take advantage of its superior DAC and streaming capability) and then sending the signal to my Emotiva amp provide good sound quality? Or would it be even better to connect the Wiim Ultra directly to the Emotiva amp (bypassing the AVR) since the Wiim Ultra has a built-in preamp?
    In other words, would using the Wiim Ultra's preamp directly with the Emotiva amp provide a noticeable improvement compared to using the AVR’s preamp, which is designed for surround sound rather than stereo?
    i only have one set of left and right speakers.. and i would hate to switch each time im listening to music to movies.
    btw.. i currently use the apple 4k tv. ( i know no apple music with wiim.. i can just use another site)
    thank you

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  18 днів тому

      Hi! Thanks for this question. 👍
      I’m not sure if the A6A has this feature, but if there’s a “Pure” or “Direct” option when it comes to audio modes, then that disables any processing done by the A6A, typically.
      But even then, even if there isn’t a feature like that, you might still be just fine connecting the Wiim to the A6A since Yamaha AVRs in general are known for their musicality. So you might be surprised by the high quality audio going having the Wiim go through the A6A. 👍 Experimentation is key! 😁

    • @brianclass1988
      @brianclass1988 18 днів тому

      thank you… i’m going to get the wiim now…. i’ll try both ways and let you know what the results were… thank you always you rock!!

  • @HoveKB
    @HoveKB 24 дні тому

    Can it play music that it pulls from a NAS or does it need to be connected to the USB port?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  24 дні тому

      If your NAS has some sort of media server software installed, you should be able to connect it to the Wiim via Ethernet. Otherwise, yeah, USB.

  • @EverythingHomeTheater
    @EverythingHomeTheater 2 місяці тому +3

    Someday I'll have one of these. Great in-depth review

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @toorop111
    @toorop111 Місяць тому

    What amp are you using with this product? RCA pre out obviously. How does it handle upper midrange and higher end amps/monoblocks?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      I used the Peachtree Nova300 integrated amp. Like its namesake, it handles up to 300wpc, so it’s a beast. And highs/midrange sounded great when I kept the room correction to 20 - 250 Hz so it didn’t affect the mid/high frequencies 👍

    • @toorop111
      @toorop111 Місяць тому +1

      @ would a pair of audiolab 8300mb’s be overkill using the rca preouts coming from the wiim ultra

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      @@toorop111 It depends on your speakers if it would be overkill or not. The Wiim Ultra is just the source of your content

  • @NigelWood-mb5ex
    @NigelWood-mb5ex Місяць тому +1

    Regarding room correction, you might find that the poor experience at high frequencies can be attributed to your particular iPhone's microphone.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +2

      That’s quite possible! Guess I gotta bust out the dongles and adapters to make my phone accept an external microphone. 😂👍

  • @emanuellmoita
    @emanuellmoita Місяць тому +1

    ok but you can ultimately connect your apple phone via cable to get hires lossless can you?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      Sure! Physical connections will never die! 😁🎉

  • @bernardsmith152
    @bernardsmith152 Місяць тому

    Can I repeat the lp artwork to a larger screen via the hdmi or is that just an input ?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      I’m not 100% certain, but I believe it’s input only so that the TV’s audio can run through the Ultra via ARC.

  • @Unboxing007
    @Unboxing007 16 днів тому

    Yes Apple TV4k is delivering a 24bit/48khz unless you are doing the right set up inside… So this is already lossless High rez but not more than 24/48… got my Apple TV connected through hdmi in The ultra

    • @Unboxing007
      @Unboxing007 16 днів тому

      finally the Apple TV 24/48 connected with Hdmi will always be better than Airplay who is limitated to 16/41 ;-)

  • @sfomann
    @sfomann 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t stream. I have all my music in iTunes MacBook Pro. I mean I buy music from hdtracks or import from CDs as lossless and store it in iTunes library. I can physically connect my MacBook to wiim ultra and play it that way. But the question is can I copy my entire iTunes music library on to a usb flash drive and attach to wiim ultra and play my music that way? Have you tried it and does it work?

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому +2

      You can not use wiim as dac for pc/Mac, but you can use flash drive - Wiim in that case is media server also for all others devices.

    • @sfomann
      @sfomann Місяць тому +2

      @@trekkis Thank you for your reply. You mean if I attach a usb drive with my entire music collection to Ultra, not only I can play it in that Wiim Ultra, I can also play the same music library from another Wiim Ultra in another room in same wifi?

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому +1

      @@sfomann not only on the other ultra, not only even on others wiims like mini, but each device should see server in the same network. I do not have mac, but for sure server is visible on pc, tv, phones, other streamers. This is upnp if I'm not wrong.

    • @sfomann
      @sfomann Місяць тому

      @@trekkis awesome this definitely a big feature for my use case. I think you should do a video on just this feature!

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому +1

      @@sfomann wiim has a lot killer features. Arc, lfe with cross management, full peq, great dsp, DDC, Chromecast, multicast, analog input and more. Its uncomparably, far better than eversolo models for 3x less price. About each unique function entairly video can and should be made. There is no any really comprehensive video on yt regarding wiim, especially comparing with far, far worse eversolo ( I had two eversolo, and both sold). And others.

  • @leech5641
    @leech5641 Місяць тому +1

    Hi guys,can anyone give me an advice on either getting the wiim ultra or the wiim pro plus ? I am planning to buy the wiim pro plus . Is there a huge difference in the sound as i am going to connect it using the rca out to my cayin jazz 80 . And optical out from my tv to tge wiim pro plus.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      The Ultra seems to have a wider, fuller, more lively soundstage with its ESS SABRE DAC inside, compared to the AKM DAC in the Pro Plus. Some even say it’s a “night and day” difference. 🤷‍♂️

    • @leech5641
      @leech5641 Місяць тому +1

      @ealanosborne thks for the advice.

  • @RahzAlGhul
    @RahzAlGhul Місяць тому

    Maybe you can help. I use Apple Music to play lossless but these days Qobuz for the highest quality. I have a Tonewinner AT300 that I Bluetooth stream but I know I’m not truly getting that high quality bitrate. How can I get the highest quality either over Bluetooth or wired playback? What do I need to buy?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      Qobuz over Wi-Fi should sound pretty fantastic, especially utilizing the ESS SABRE DAC inside the Ultra connected to the AT300 via analog RCA connections, and putting the AT300 in Pure or Direct mode (whatever it happens to be called) so that it isn’t adding any additional processing.
      Other than that, if you really want to step it up, ripping CDs to FLAC or even investing in physical media - like 5.1 DVD/Blu-ray or Atmos music discs - would be the next logical step.
      Joining this email (👇) list was great for me to know the latest classic albums coming out in various surround sound formats. 👍
      immersiveaudioalbum.com/

  • @Paul-tw3yi
    @Paul-tw3yi Місяць тому

    Question: if I uae a Marantz receiver, do I connect my TV to the wiim HDMI connection fist then the wiim to the Marantz? If there an HDMI out on the Wiim?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      You would connect the Wiim to the Marantz, either via analog out to the Marantz’s analog input, or optical out to the Marantz’s optical input. 👍

    • @Paul-tw3yi
      @Paul-tw3yi Місяць тому

      Thanks for your quick response. Getting this for myself for Xmas. My wife should be ok with this price.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      @@Paul-tw3yi Yay!

  • @trinityflow
    @trinityflow 2 місяці тому +1

    I recommend Roon/Tidal excellent experience.

  • @CP-gz6lx
    @CP-gz6lx Місяць тому

    Hi , how is it handling AAC music ? should I re-rip all my music library in Flac ? thanks

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      If you have the time, ripping to FLAC will be superior. But I get it - time is valuable, especially these days. So with the ESS SABRE DAC inside, the Ultra handles lossy files pretty darn well. 😎

    • @CP-gz6lx
      @CP-gz6lx Місяць тому +1

      @@ealanosborne thanks for your response. I'll try using it with the aac and see/hear how it sounds then

  • @loskoczos
    @loskoczos 19 днів тому

    streaming over airplay 2 is always lossy aac. The only way to get lossless streaming over apple music is by using an airplay 1 device (e.g. airport express 1 Gen) then you have at least CD quality or an appleTV 4k which is up to 48KHz/24Bit.

  • @lesarnolfinis6775
    @lesarnolfinis6775 23 дні тому

    I wonder how the bass of bookshelf speaker seating on cardboard box sound like?

  • @StanleyBeamish69
    @StanleyBeamish69 12 днів тому

    Great job, very clear and concise

  • @tommyricknell2829
    @tommyricknell2829 2 місяці тому +2

    Do Marantz M1 next! The big lion among 2.1 which what many says has the best virtual surround. Made in Japan

  • @michaelhastie7324
    @michaelhastie7324 24 дні тому

    Ealan: It sounds like your Peachtree is doing better than my hybrid 125 Int. Amp. I have been having front panel switching issues and "poor repairs by new repair made on Warrenty.

  • @dangoertz8030
    @dangoertz8030 Місяць тому

    I have a similar setup in that I'm using a {eachtree Carina 300 (new version not the Gan model) I returned the Wiim. I agree with the muddy sound of the DSP feature. I ran it through the internal Wiim DAC and the internal DAC on the Peachtree. The Wiim DAC was OK but not great. The Peachtree dual mono DAC/Amp setup was far superior. Its' ok just as a streamer but I think the Eversolo A6 outperforms it, granted it's double the cost.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, the price for what the Wiim can do still can’t be beat. But yes, the Eversolo is superior for obvious reasons. 🤘

  • @grandmasterjo1
    @grandmasterjo1 Місяць тому +1

    I’m an Apple guy but despite the Ultra not being Apple air compatible I still decided to buy the ultra for its versatility
    For Apple Music I have an Apple TV older model
    Question. ??
    I’m using the ultra’s HDMI arc from my Tv
    I cannot connect my Apple TV to the ultra as the hdmi port is already in use
    Can I use an adaptor HDMI out from my Apple TV to the adaptor which gives Toslink Out which can go in my ultra
    Is this a solution for Apple Music with the Ultra
    Thanks 🙏

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      I mean yeah, in theory if that adapter can change the HDMI signal to a light emitting optical signal, the Ultra should be able to accept that. 🤷‍♂️

    • @grandmasterjo1
      @grandmasterjo1 Місяць тому +2

      @@ealanosborne. Thanks 🙏 appreciate

  • @topandrun126
    @topandrun126 Місяць тому

    I really do wish to see much more usb output on devices

  • @bradbortner2601
    @bradbortner2601 Місяць тому

    I believe AirPlay 2 also does no it do hi res, or even normal CD quality. Correct me if this has been fixed.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      I believe ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) can be supported via AirPlay 2 up to CD quality (16-bit/44.1kHz). So that’s still technically lossless. But there may have been a firmware update I missed that allows for higher resolution streaming over AirPlay? Maybe… 🤔

    • @bradbortner2601
      @bradbortner2601 Місяць тому

      I’ve read AirPlay 2 capped at 256 unless from Mac. Maybe it’s changed. Google it for latest internet discussion.

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому +1

      I​ Do not use apple music anymore, but earlier this year it was still aac 256 for sure. Each steamer is directly informing about this. There is no any alac.
      Only air play 1 can be lossless, but user can not choose directly AP1 over AP2.

  • @mayassa58
    @mayassa58 Місяць тому

    Will it work with UA-cam music?

  • @tharveytucker1
    @tharveytucker1 Місяць тому

    I couldn’t find a reason to get the ultra. I have a preamp and my receiver I use as an amp has streaming services. But I use Apple Music as well. So the ultra is pointless and offers nothing I don’t already have. Hoping for an actual all in one.
    or…
    Just use a Mac mini as your streamer. Even get hi res audio via the phone jack on the front io. Plus, you have a lot more ability via a computer rather than anything else. Onboard storage, endless software customization and on and on.

  • @johnp9723-zr1
    @johnp9723-zr1 3 дні тому

    It's not the first streamer with hdmi. Bluesound node has had one for a while.

    • @johnp9723-zr1
      @johnp9723-zr1 3 дні тому

      its been on the node since the n130 model that came out in 2021. I have one. I like it. But it doesn't have the flashy screen on it like the wiim ultra.

  • @DIRTCONVERT
    @DIRTCONVERT Місяць тому +2

    Your comparison of Amazon and Apple music is less about bt vs wireless and more about the actual quality of the music

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      When given the ability to stream lossless music over Wi-Fi via AirPlay 2, Apple Music and Amazon Music HD sound no different

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому

      As air play 2 is not losless, so this is technically impossible.

  • @tz7813
    @tz7813 Місяць тому

    I use iTunes for music and my overhead home cinema projector is plugged to AppleTV 4K so I can stream no latency audio to my front powered speakers.
    For 2 years I’ve been using a Wiim Mini hooked up to my powered speakers to cover all of my music/movie use.
    I wanted the Ultra so I could add a subwoofer and use the room correction.
    No AirPlay 2 is a massive dealbreaker for me and probably a huge sector of its potential customer base.
    It’s obviously some kind of licensing problem with Apple so it could be resolved and we then suddenly get Airplay2 appearing on the Ultra.
    Until then THIS IS A HARD NO!
    WTF?!?

  • @Zircon10
    @Zircon10 23 дні тому

    I suspect WiiM didn’t wish to pay Apple’s high price for AirPlay certification, and then pay Apple’s per unit cost. If it sold for $50 or $100 more you might have gotten AirPlay enabled.

  • @Damarious25
    @Damarious25 Місяць тому

    Where @Bob-Fields at?

  • @psyphonyxaudio
    @psyphonyxaudio 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice production change.. the green screen background is pretty cool.
    It would be nice if you could use that for video over lay on a live stream =)

  • @ryanschipp8513
    @ryanschipp8513 12 днів тому

    Vu meters and Spectrum analyzer no longer available

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  12 днів тому +1

      Whaaaat? So weird!

    • @ryanschipp8513
      @ryanschipp8513 11 днів тому

      @@ealanosborne I know! And they show it's still available on their website with pictures. I mean I like the product but a tiny bit of the appeal was those graphics

  • @R33GTRRRR
    @R33GTRRRR Місяць тому

    This needs AirPlay 2. I use it to cast to multiple systems simultaneously. Bluetooth can’t do that.

  • @grandmasterjo1
    @grandmasterjo1 Місяць тому

    I just bought my WIIM ultra and pretty amazed for another reason.
    Before buying the WIIM ultra I was using a matchbox sized DAC from Amazon for under $10
    I connected the optical Out from my TV to the optical In of the DAC and fed the RCA analog out to my preamp and powered speakers.
    I was listening to Hi Res on Utube and Spotify.
    I needed a better DAC and after debating settled for the Ultra.
    Doing an AB test I had the same Spotify track going into
    1. my Amazon DAC, and
    2. into my Ultra via HDMI Arc
    Surprisingly I could not tell any difference in sound from either, levels being identical, after many trials
    Am I doing anything wrong ?
    How can both DACs sound similar when the Ultra has the same DAC chip also in the expensive Audiolab 7000A
    I expected much better from the Ultra compared to the $10 DAC
    Infact I’m amazed and disappointed
    Can anyone give me some answer
    *. The $10 DAC has no name except
    Made in China
    Thanks in advance 🙏🙏

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Which preamp and powered speakers are you referring to?

    • @grandmasterjo1
      @grandmasterjo1 Місяць тому +1

      My preamp is Behringer 8 ch mixer
      My powered monitors are KRK Rokit 5.
      Also have the Genelecs with a digital inputs. But have not used them as yet as it needs a 75 to 110 ohm adaptor getting a feed in from coax out of ultra
      Today I did another test and realised that the Amazon DAC has a high output
      While the Ultra output is a bit low
      ( my ultra output volume is maxed at 75 but since I also have the preamp mixer volumes getting the volume from Ultra I only give it a max of 60
      Even at that volume settings I find the ultra gain out a bit low
      When listening I can say the Ultra is a bit cleaner but just a wee bit
      Dont forget we’re talking $10 and $350
      For the value u get from $10
      The quality from $350 is just about 15% better than the $10 dac
      That’s why I’m so amazed
      With all the reviews I heard for a month before buying the ultra
      I would say it’s definitely disappointing
      😂
      Again
      Am I doing something wrong
      I have 30 years in the field of hi fi gear 😢
      Thank you so much for your response 🙏🙏🙏
      Appreciate

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      @ It’s been my experience that you can only get so much performance out of a budget speaker, and I know the KRK Rokit 5’s are budget because I own a pair as well.
      I didn’t notice a difference in sonic quality for Hi-Res music until I played through higher quality/more expensive speakers, like when I tested a Peachtree Nova300 integrated amp into Aperion Audio Verus V8T Concert towers. That’s when audiophile ESS DACs and Hi-Res music really came alive, personally.
      The KRK Rokit 5’s can only perform so well, given their price tag. 🤷‍♂️

    • @grandmasterjo1
      @grandmasterjo1 Місяць тому

      Hello again and thanks again for your response.
      I absolutely agree with your reply.
      I did hear the Audiolab 7000A with the Wharfdale floor standing Linton and ofcourse the sound imaging clarity and overall performance were impressive
      The 7000A and the ultra share the same DAC sabre chip.
      I am awaiting my Audiolab 6000A and the Elac Debut 3 (6.5)
      Maybe the Amazon DAC has a high output gain compared to the Ultra
      Thanks 🙏🙏 truly appreciate your help

    • @grandmasterjo1
      @grandmasterjo1 Місяць тому

      Hello Ealon
      I tried something
      I put the Ultra out at 100%. and it did change the whole game
      I was just skeptical about putting it on 100 as the signal was being fed into the preamp mixer so did not want overload
      But yes it does make a difference and it does sound like the WIIM I wanted it to be
      Driving the krk for now and it still has lots of headroom in reserve
      Thanks again 🙏❤️
      Next I’m gona try my genelec digital powered monitors through coax out
      Shd be fun
      Cheers and Godbless
      ❤❤❤

  • @nino_dm
    @nino_dm 2 місяці тому +6

    Eddie Vedder sounded muffled on every sound system in the world.

  • @juandoe7802
    @juandoe7802 2 місяці тому

    Hey man, could I connect this to my PC and drive some bookshelf speakers with it without any delay?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      The Wiim Amp and Amp Pro can drive bookshelf speakers. The Ultra doesn’t have its own internal amp.

  • @Grooverski
    @Grooverski 2 місяці тому

    I wanted to love it but it’s a pass from me. At the very least they could have offered a swappable op-amps topology to differentiate it from its predecessor. That would get me def more exciting and ability to tweak it out a little. With that being said, the WiiM Amp standard should be sufficient for those looking for all in one amp with very decent sound. I would wait for a discounts on standard version associated with launching Pro version and use the difference you save on your dinner date. 😉

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Fair enough! 👍

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis 2 місяці тому +1

      No point. Using external dac is far better.

  • @denischo2964
    @denischo2964 2 місяці тому

    Not an all in one solution but I believe you can connect the wiim mini to the wiim ultra by optical to get the airplay if you need it.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      I mean yeah, you could in theory. Wiim-ception! 😄

    • @TheFrugalAudiophile
      @TheFrugalAudiophile 2 місяці тому +2

      Yes, but that seemed like a bit of a rube Goldberg solution. One should not have to add another streamer to a streamer in order to get the protocol they need. It is on several of their other products so why not on the ultra?

  • @chronicconditions5855
    @chronicconditions5855 17 днів тому

    Thanks for vid, yeah come on bring back airplay 2 like original wiim products, its just good to have especially for people who arnt heaps into it, an easy mainstream device with apple airplay thats not a bluetooth portable speaker.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  17 днів тому

      Exactly. 👍

    • @chronicconditions5855
      @chronicconditions5855 16 днів тому

      @@ealanosborne I thought having support for both apple and android was a big focus for all the products, no leaving people out and so important for getting friends and family to at least give it go, it was basic to recommend, bruh just get the wiim everybody got support and convenience for a sweet price, Wiim please you had it on lock with first line of products, i was like finally nobody left out, damn not any more, i think its a big mistake, these products are still game changing, please wiim make compatability great again.

  • @madcrabber1113
    @madcrabber1113 Місяць тому

    Too bad the HDMI connection does not do DSD.

  • @dennisfinan7977
    @dennisfinan7977 Місяць тому

    Doesnt google have something to do with wiim.

  • @crazyprayingmantis5596
    @crazyprayingmantis5596 2 місяці тому

    They do this on purpose, so you'll go and buy the Wiim Ultra pro plus deluxe version 2.1.2 mk 3

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      😂

    • @crazyprayingmantis5596
      @crazyprayingmantis5596 2 місяці тому +2

      @@ealanosborne
      The DAC in that version is 2% better than the previous but if you pair it with a comparable external DAC it'll be 3% better.
      Trust me bro 😉

  • @David_Best
    @David_Best 27 днів тому

    You're not in the minority. I use Airplay 2 all the time.

  • @TheUsmc0802
    @TheUsmc0802 Місяць тому

    Dude why have you slowed down with the vids?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Life. And some commitments outside of UA-cam. 👍🎉

  • @craigosterberg5045
    @craigosterberg5045 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @jeanlephunk
    @jeanlephunk Місяць тому

    It has an HDMI output not input. I have the ultra and for the price theres no comparison

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      It accepts an audio signal coming from a TV via HDMI ARC, so it is in fact an HDMI input port. 👍 Thanks for watching! 🎉

  • @Mustafa_Arslan
    @Mustafa_Arslan Місяць тому

    If Airplay comes I can buy it, otherwise I will continue with Pro

  • @trekkis
    @trekkis 2 місяці тому +13

    There is no point to compare bt and wifi on Amazon example. Air play 2 is using aac compression in case of wifi (which is directly shown by older wiims and other steamers - on their displays, can not be missed) and is simply bad. Bt, not in wiim, and of course not in case of Apple, but in overall can use much better aptx or even full lossless codecs. Bt has 4 times better bitrate than air play 2.
    Quality of "wifi" in case of Apple is pure joke even comparing to bt (and is simply the same as bt in case of Apple aac-limited ecosystem). Whole audio market should eliminate such compressed parody like air play. In this context statement than wifi is better, "won every time" is... Totally unprofessional, to say the least.
    If someone want to use apple music with sense, need to buy eversolo or fiio streamers with android (but without 48k resampling) and native apple app. Only in this case Apple music is useful. Not using air play 2.
    In case of room correction, my experience is exactly opposite. Bass frequency should be cut from auto room correction as this function worked properly only in midrange section.
    But manual adjustment is better in whole spectrum than automatic one. So auto room correction is kind of gimmick, peq is crucial. And bass management / lfe out.

    • @Ineedtotakeabreak
      @Ineedtotakeabreak 2 місяці тому

      You are an arrogant little princess.

    • @threepe0
      @threepe0 Місяць тому

      There’s a lot of provably incorrect nonsense in this comment. Regarding auto room correction: it works best from a technical perspective on the low end. Let it correct that, and you will hear differences in the high end because the drivers will be freed up, and acoustically those frequencies won’t be masked.
      Regarding compression and formats being “unprofessional,” if I could shale most people and point out the fact that most systems fall apart in stability when they struggle to deliver their pointless over 48khz and 24-bit rates. Anything beyond 17 bits is literally impossible to hear the difference. It’s been proven time and time again empirically. The only reason 24 bit really needs to exist is for dsp and capturing (not playing ) full range without having to worry about setting preamp gain (field recorders with extremely low noise floors for example.)
      Using both your brain and ears as well as measurement tools are a trifecta beyond the “audiophile” crowd. Don’t be this guy.
      Or do, spend $1k on a digital cable like a dummy.

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому

      There is a lot (all) of provably incorrect nonsense in this comment. Room correction do not work in low end In simply practice in any room where it was used / tested, in case of any user and configuration. In case of subs, good ones are working optimally without correction, even when fr is in theory not fully linear. They are active and already have optimal dsp and correction implemented, any other is not optimal. And main speakers in such configuration are already free from this spectrum. Wiim is created to work with sub - due to lfe. But even in case of 2.0 configuration low spectrum correction simply did not work in practice in any of users test scenarios. High parts the same. Mid worked very good in all cases, but full manual correction was always best one. All users independently confirmed the same conclusions. Wiim technically has too limited target curves - in case of low and highs, all included are bad and not adequate. Mids can be said that are not target dependent to the same extend. Should be simply possibly flat.
      Formats above 16/44 are totally pointless, but source must be lossless. Can not be highly compressed. Any mention about hi res here is example of not understanding topic at the base. You messed up totally different things. Hi res doesn't matter at all. Compression does. But any statement that there is any problem with systems stability on case of hi res is even different nonsense. There is no any problem here, works as a charm. But without any real added value.

    • @threepe0
      @threepe0 Місяць тому

      @ you’re conflating data and audio compression. Once you get up to speed, let me know sweetheart.
      Saying there’s “no problem” is a special kind of stupid: you measure that, or no? If not, you’ve entirely missed the point

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому

      Exactly as you said, you're totally messing with different topics - lack of understanding at the base. And in second part very low overall dispute level, no comment is needed for something like that.

  • @danwalkley304
    @danwalkley304 Місяць тому

    No coax input? Why? Only thing putting me off tbh

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis Місяць тому

      This is real con, but You can use DDC converter. They are not expensive.

  • @kenmasters007
    @kenmasters007 Місяць тому

    Looking for youtube music integration and I'll jump on this bandwagon...

  • @CannabisCulture-rx4ze
    @CannabisCulture-rx4ze Місяць тому

    I have mine hooked up to a iFi Black Label DAC to a 2:1 speaker setup ... Bliss.

  • @Michael-xz1nk
    @Michael-xz1nk Місяць тому

    Not perfect…really needs Airplay 2 and UA-cam Music app…
    Hopefully, screen gets bigger in the future. Then its perfect!

  • @supergwizzo
    @supergwizzo Місяць тому

    Shitty usb pops has hard time staying on usb and goes back to what ever was on coax optical etc does not always notice usb input have its sad peeps would say this even close to high end ive never had noises using usb on any other streamer or network bridge

  • @Orbitalbomb
    @Orbitalbomb 23 дні тому

    listen to me nobody needs apple airplay. you are using lossless audio files with a compression using Airplay resulting in loss and pauses before songs etc.

  • @kempfand
    @kempfand Місяць тому

    Apple Music AirPlay2 missing is a no-go for me.

  • @lawkrlvin4995
    @lawkrlvin4995 Місяць тому +1

    Design and features is great…
    Sound Quality bad compared to cd …. 1 hrs listening I dislike …and back to cd player… sory

  • @brianparenteau5310
    @brianparenteau5310 4 дні тому

    Disagree with the statement that this is the first dedicated strreamer to have an hdmi output. Look at any Bluesound Node N130 for the last 2 years which has an hdmi output. Facts always win, such simple uneducated views of the marketplace is commonplace these days. Don't just believe what you are told through useless videos.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  4 дні тому

      😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🙌🙌🙌

  • @bac3phi
    @bac3phi Місяць тому

    NO UA-cam support? ouch!

  • @supergwizzo
    @supergwizzo Місяць тому

    No where near a high end streamer period you guys dont know cant hear and lie period 😮

  • @Dorfapoligetik
    @Dorfapoligetik Місяць тому

    I'm SURE when we make a real blind test WiFi vs Bluetooth it is over with your "narrow"...."punchy" fantasy....
    This fools self hypnose every time.....