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    BUY THE WIIM ULTRA at Amazon (Prime): amzn.to/46d55f3
    Written Review: www.stevehuffp...
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    Today I want to talk about the WiiM Ultra streamer, DAC and PreAmp! This device comes in at $329 and delivers the goods in regards to all of these things!
    As a streamer it works with services like Tidal Connect and Spotify connect. It also has airplay, bluetooth and other ways to connect.
    It features a subwoofer output as well as a phono preamp and phono input for your albums. The WiiM Ultra also has various inputs and outputs and can be used as a streamer only, a streamer and dac or a full fledged control system for all of your music.
    The build is decent and the set up was super easy and quick. The sound is fantastic and while not as refined as my $15k reference, it is amazing what it does for the price it sits at.
    The WiiM Ultra is available now at Amazon via Prime: amzn.to/46d55f3
    Enjoy!
    Media Contact/Review Contact: stevehuff1@icloud.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 326

  • @HiFiHuff
    @HiFiHuff  Місяць тому +50

    One thing I did not touch on in the video is the fact that the Ultra also has a built in Headphone amp. It's OK..not the best I have heard but will work great with easy to drive headphones, just not those that need a ton of power.

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Місяць тому +6

      Naw, Wiim doesn't have even Apple Airplay, whereas Eversolo DMP-A6 (I use as a streamer only and Denafrips Pontus II 12th-1 dac and Denafrips Iris 12th ddc) has Airplay and native Apple Music (for hires lossless).
      I've also upgraded the Eversolo's power to a LPS.
      Eversolo's also a music server (up to 4 TB) that I save songs to.
      I can rip my CDs to Eversolo.
      Eversolo has 2 wifi antennas, and 1 bluetooth antenna.
      Both have a graphic equalizer.

    • @juancibert
      @juancibert Місяць тому +3

      @@HiFiHuff wiim pro + fiio k7 vs ultra ? Will be listening with meze 99 classic headphones.

    • @bobb.9917
      @bobb.9917 Місяць тому +4

      @@mrpmj00
      I have a similar set-up to you…but Steve's point is $4000 vs $329…..@85%

    • @IronHorsey3
      @IronHorsey3 Місяць тому +3

      Left another comment but you didn't mention running the Room Control tool which is simple. Run it in your room from an iPhone with the WiiM app and then come back and talk about it. You'll be surprised.

    • @ajn3323
      @ajn3323 Місяць тому +2

      @@mrpmj00 The Wiim Ultra will have Airplay2 shortly, upon receipt of their license to do so. All other Wiim products are Airplay2 capable

  • @juicythedj750
    @juicythedj750 Місяць тому +24

    With the latest firmware, the USB port does indeed also support external DAC'. Some might prefer this connection method over toslink/coax.

    • @Artcore103
      @Artcore103 Місяць тому +2

      It will support higher sampling rates and bit depth, and afaik also have better jitter, though that's largely a non-issue for many years now.

    • @chelillingworth9466
      @chelillingworth9466 15 днів тому +2

      It allows an external DAC to re-clock which is huge

  • @robertgruber982
    @robertgruber982 Місяць тому +9

    Very nice review. I'm a bit disappointed you didn't try the room correction as this seems like one of it's most notable features.

    • @amadigidigaula771
      @amadigidigaula771 Місяць тому +3

      I’ve tried it on the WiiM pro plus (available with recent software update) and I can say it’s really improved the sound in my lower end bedroom setup. I’ve used the B&K target curve.

  • @mitchparker7652
    @mitchparker7652 Місяць тому +5

    Great that you explained the all the connections on the back of the WiiM. Surprising how rarely this is done in reviews.

  • @IronHorsey3
    @IronHorsey3 Місяць тому +6

    The WiiM Pro using their Room Control (EQ) tool is amazing. Works so great in my hifi tube monoblock system and it's an awesome improvement. I use an external 5v power supply for the WiiM and some Cisco boxes from the router. Total cost: less than $300.

  • @bobb.9917
    @bobb.9917 Місяць тому +10

    GREAT TIME to be an audiophile. 🎉🎉

  • @HiFiHuff
    @HiFiHuff  Місяць тому +5

    Written Review now UP! www.stevehuffphoto.com/2024/07/19/the-wiim-ultra-review-unreal-hifi-value-for-real/

    • @aammdj
      @aammdj Місяць тому

      It would be great if you talked about the sound of the Ultra compared directly to the Pro Plus. Thanks.

  • @BrianHall-Oklahoma
    @BrianHall-Oklahoma Місяць тому +9

    I have never had a delay or freeze up with the Wiim Pro Plus. It just works great, day in and day out.

    • @TonyFernandezjkdjedi
      @TonyFernandezjkdjedi Місяць тому

      There's a fade in and fade out setting to minimize any potential skips or pauses.

  • @gulfflier4700
    @gulfflier4700 23 дні тому +4

    I really how you characterized the experience as 85% of the performance but 100% of the musical enjoyment. I totally agree! Great review.

  • @Darkmouse20001
    @Darkmouse20001 24 дні тому +3

    Forget the streamer for a moment, that is a really beautiful room and garden!

  • @geoffreydebrito7934
    @geoffreydebrito7934 Місяць тому +6

    Budget Kick A** System for sml to med sml room:
    WiiM Ultra -> Q Acoustics M20 Active Bookshelf Speakers -> Kanto Sub8 Sealed Subwoofer.
    Component cost: $329.00 + $499.00 + $269.00 = $1,097.00
    Accessories:
    Micca Pure Copper Speaker Wire with Banana Plugs $25-40.
    Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 Double-Shielded Low Capacitance Subwoofer Cable, 10 foot - $41.00
    Sanus SF26B1 Black (Pr.) 26-inch Speaker Stands - $170.00 pr OR Q Acoustics 3000i Series Speaker Stand (Pair) $239.00
    A fine, casual listening system can be put together for a very modest outlay. We are experiencing a 'golden age' in audio.

  • @andymill8552
    @andymill8552 Місяць тому +13

    The USB connection on the Wiim is also a output to an external DAC. It is in the (online) manual and in the specs.

    • @michaelwright1602
      @michaelwright1602 Місяць тому +7

      That is the review I want to hear, the USB output.

  • @bartbarelds8454
    @bartbarelds8454 Місяць тому +17

    How have you missed the room correction build in..?

    • @10secondsrule
      @10secondsrule 7 днів тому

      Maybe it’s just my room but I prefer its acoustic preset to auto room correction in my case however you can still correct each speaker manually which is great.

  • @mitchparker7652
    @mitchparker7652 Місяць тому +4

    Love that you talked about enjoyment.

  • @CashGravel
    @CashGravel Місяць тому +5

    The room correction is what makes this something special. I almost wish I didn’t have a nice dac that I enjoy. I was born too early.

    • @JRadian
      @JRadian Місяць тому +2

      The review doesn't even mention the Room EQ capability! If you hook up your current DAC to the digital output, Wiim Ultra can still perform room EQ.

    • @CashGravel
      @CashGravel Місяць тому

      I have the WIIM mini so there you go

    • @JRadian
      @JRadian Місяць тому +1

      @@CashGravel Unfortunately, Wiim mini does not have automatic room correction due to hardware limitations. But it did get the new update of PEQ, which you can use to manually change room response.

    • @Hawkeye242
      @Hawkeye242 Місяць тому +1

      Don’t feel too bad. Room correction in the WiiM is reportedly not that great, but it is a nice to have for sure. It’s certainly not Dirac level, but maybe they’ll make it better in the future.

    • @MohsinWadee
      @MohsinWadee Місяць тому

      @@Hawkeye242 don't expect a $325 streamer/preamp/DAC to have Dirac quality room correction. And nobody buys a Wiim Ultra for room correction, get real.

  • @Douglas_Blake_579
    @Douglas_Blake_579 Місяць тому +7

    It's been going on for about a decade ... and it's about time ....
    _Cheaper sound is getting better ... and ... better sound is getting cheaper_
    We're all ahead for it.

  • @JC.LC.
    @JC.LC. Місяць тому +3

    Incredible price for all the features it has. And it includes room correction!!!! Wow

  • @donpettit7107
    @donpettit7107 Місяць тому +11

    There goes another $300!

  • @milenass7757
    @milenass7757 Місяць тому +9

    Hi why is there no Airplay 2 on board ?!!!!!

  • @chrishamilton5960
    @chrishamilton5960 Місяць тому +10

    And it has Room correction.

  • @TonyFernandezjkdjedi
    @TonyFernandezjkdjedi Місяць тому +4

    You were right .. this thing is amazing.

  • @adaboy4z
    @adaboy4z Місяць тому +2

    I preordered and can't wait to receive it! My system is about $3k so it will be at home. My amp will be a vintage Yamaha B2.

  • @danielalvarezarribas4660
    @danielalvarezarribas4660 20 днів тому +1

    Half a second is probably a best-case scenario when switching between songs. On my WiiM Ultra, when streaming Qobuz via Chromecast, the delay is 8-15 seconds. It's sluggish. There are also occasional hickups during streaming.

  • @adsph
    @adsph Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your experience as always. All the best.

  • @Octocoupler
    @Octocoupler Місяць тому +2

    It looks like a no brainer, tremendous value.

  • @ivanmelkner7704
    @ivanmelkner7704 Місяць тому +1

    Love the EQ idea! I don`t know why more manufactures don`t do this if they got DSP or other tone control. Also will be nice in Dirac app as a preset target curve. Thank you

  • @valentinvalentin8916
    @valentinvalentin8916 Місяць тому +10

    Hi! How internal dac sound comparing to pro plus?

  • @kevanwall8119
    @kevanwall8119 Місяць тому +11

    How does it compare to the Eversolo DMP-A6?

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Місяць тому

      Naw, Wiim doesn't have even Apple Airplay, whereas Eversolo DMP-A6 (I use as a streamer only and Denafrips Pontus II 12th-1 dac and Denafrips Iris 12th ddc) has Airplay and native Apple Music (for hires lossless).
      I've also upgraded the Eversolo's power to a LPS.
      Eversolo's also a music server (up to 4 TB) that I save songs to.
      I can rip my CDs to Eversolo.
      Eversolo has 2 wifi antennas, and 1 bluetooth antenna.
      Both have a graphic equalizer.

    • @MohsinWadee
      @MohsinWadee Місяць тому +5

      @@mrpmj00 Wiim has Airplay. You're confusing Airplay with Apple Music integration which only Sonos does to the best of my knowledge. The Eversolo does NOT have 'native Apple Music', it runs on Android, and so runs Apple Music as an app.

  • @JC-iz2lv
    @JC-iz2lv Місяць тому +5

    Are you able to compare the WiiM to Bluesound Node?

  • @milenass7757
    @milenass7757 Місяць тому +7

    What no Airplay ?

  • @jafetnoriega8623
    @jafetnoriega8623 Місяць тому +4

    I have a 7.2.4 Atmos setup with an Onkyo RZ 50 + an old Denon 1920 AVR to drive the surround back channels. I usually use my Macbook air connected to an Ifi Uno DAC to the CD RCA input in the AVR. Music played through TIdal or Qobuz sounds much better doing this than using the preinstalled apps on the Onkyo. I bought the Wiim Ultra to avoid the cables in between and have a HUB for all my streaming apps (it has not arrived yet). I wonder if it will improve sound quality over the Ifi Uno? My main front speakers are a pair of Wharfedsles Diamond 9.5s. Thanks!

  • @TonyFernandezjkdjedi
    @TonyFernandezjkdjedi Місяць тому +3

    Anyone notice you can adjust how the DAC behaves? There's 6 or 7 settings to choose from.

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis 11 днів тому

      There are standard dac filters, but unfortunately without NOS one.

  • @3184Patrick
    @3184Patrick Місяць тому +11

    the difference of 80% to 100% is a huge difference in the audio world. a $300 AVR will get you 80% of a $3000 AVR but that extra %20 makes all the difference. The fear of FOMO is the driver in lots of audiophile's journey. You can build a $2000 hi-fi system that will give you 80% of a $20,000 system... but every time you listen you might want more.

  • @creativetechdude
    @creativetechdude Місяць тому +5

    No Apple AirPlay. Bummer.

  • @alexpaynter6699
    @alexpaynter6699 Місяць тому +6

    Does the crossover for subs roll off the main speaker as well as the sub?

  • @MrRonnmaui
    @MrRonnmaui Місяць тому

    Excellent review! Would like to see more detailed features of just the pre-amp section.

  • @fredhagel7989
    @fredhagel7989 Місяць тому +3

    Hey try it as a preamp with a tube amp .

  • @robo2901
    @robo2901 Місяць тому +1

    Holy moly Im here for the equipment review.

  • @burglekutt2173
    @burglekutt2173 Місяць тому +4

    Thoughts on this vs FIIO or Eversolo?

  • @Ramzerok
    @Ramzerok Місяць тому +1

    Great review. Will definitely pick this one up to replace my Wiim Pro Plus. Did you check out the room correction at all? It's great on my current unit.

  • @Jdvc-yd5tx
    @Jdvc-yd5tx Місяць тому +2

    We've got all the technology now all we need is new music. When I was a kid a new hit was so normal it was a non-event. I know Jerryrigeverything is building a bunker in his garden but I'm just waiting for the music. I'm not flying again until this event. 🖋

  • @gcuesta
    @gcuesta Місяць тому +1

    Excelente reseña, tengo el Wiim Amp y quiero el Wiim Ultra, saludos desde Guayaquil, Ecuador 🇪🇨

  • @Percival1919
    @Percival1919 Місяць тому +2

    I was thinking about replacing my Aries mini with a Eversolo A6 or Rose rs201e.
    May try this instead

  • @gustav3443
    @gustav3443 Місяць тому +7

    I’m currently stuck in between two dacs, and it’s the WiiM ultra and the eversolo a6. Which one would you say is the better one? If I care about sound quality, and the more neutral one?

    • @tarquineous
      @tarquineous Місяць тому

      The A6 looks to be higher quality, but I have not heard it.

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis 11 днів тому

      Wiim with external dac within the same price is far, far better.

  • @matthewhilty4209
    @matthewhilty4209 Місяць тому +3

    Did you try to bump the built in EQ in 16k by 1-2 dB with a low Q to get that "air" that you you said was missing from non high end streamers ? If so how did that go ?

  • @jesusiglesias8364
    @jesusiglesias8364 Місяць тому +3

    Great review, thanks. Could you possibly make one side-to-side with Eversolo A8?

    • @sve2359
      @sve2359 Місяць тому +1

      @@jesusiglesias8364 I think it would be more honest to compare it with the A6, didn't listen the wiim ultra yet but I cannot imagine that it goes to the A8 level

    • @joenovak6393
      @joenovak6393 Місяць тому +1

      Completely different tools with price points as the Eversolo A8 BLOWS ALL WiiM products. Not in the same class man. Second, as an early adopter of WiiM with Mini, Pro, Pro Plus and Amp, I like the future where this company is going.

    • @jesusiglesias8364
      @jesusiglesias8364 Місяць тому

      @@joenovak6393 Thanks!

    • @jesusiglesias8364
      @jesusiglesias8364 Місяць тому

      @@sve2359 Thanks!

  • @timmy2310
    @timmy2310 Місяць тому +4

    Now this with an amp and I’m game

  • @robertmear
    @robertmear Місяць тому +1

    I have been curious about this product. Surely if your sample had flaws that negatively affected the listening experience they would have been revealed on your system.

  • @doctorbritain9632
    @doctorbritain9632 Місяць тому +10

    The audiophile experience has always been a game of diminishing returns.

  • @tubespring
    @tubespring Місяць тому

    This was a pleasant surprise! Thank you.

  • @paule3999
    @paule3999 Місяць тому +2

    Why they all have only trigger output, but dont have a trigger input? On my Rotel RA-1592 MKIi is also only the trigger output…

    • @DearSX
      @DearSX Місяць тому

      I think they are meant to be the main or first component activated, straight to an amp. So you turn on the amp with the wiim

  • @kvrhifi
    @kvrhifi Місяць тому +1

    I can imagine how did u pose for thumbnail picture like being normal to suddenly become weird person in front of camera without any reason 😂.. just kidding great review ..

  • @AllHandlesHaveBeenTaken
    @AllHandlesHaveBeenTaken Місяць тому +4

    How does it compare to the pro plus?

  • @arnaldogiordani
    @arnaldogiordani 22 години тому

    Can it be used directly with speakers and subwoofer or does it need an additional external amplifier? Do the speakers and subwoofer have to be active or passive?

  • @jackfalco5351
    @jackfalco5351 Місяць тому +5

    No one should be surprised it sounds great being it’s hooked up to state of the art, amplification and speakers!

  • @RedSinter
    @RedSinter Місяць тому +1

    Wonder how it would sound with the new Thomas and Stereo's Speakers you just reviewed would sound?

    • @alexkane84
      @alexkane84 Місяць тому

      Great question. Please answer us.

  • @bristolwoodburners81
    @bristolwoodburners81 Місяць тому +5

    Does that flowery twig ontop come as standard with the ultra or do I need to spec it as an optional extra from wiiim with my order?

    • @orenshamir
      @orenshamir Місяць тому +2

      @@bristolwoodburners81 It's probably a DIY enhancement. Possibly a CSS Audio kit.

    • @bobb.9917
      @bobb.9917 Місяць тому

      @@orenshamir It also comes in different colors at an additional charge.

    • @bristolwoodburners81
      @bristolwoodburners81 Місяць тому +1

      @bobb.9917 OK that makes sense...and the different colours offer different sound signatures I'm guessing ...do you know which colour is the enhanced/buttery /silky mid range option ?

    • @sbwlearning1372
      @sbwlearning1372 Місяць тому +1

      It affects the harmonics emitting from the unit acting as both dampener and promoter of acoustic transference😂😂😂😂

    • @awboat
      @awboat Місяць тому +1

      @@orenshamir CSS doesn't so that, you are thinking about Danny.

  • @MogensBuskbjerg
    @MogensBuskbjerg Місяць тому +4

    What about the room korrektion? Have you tried that?

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis 11 днів тому

      It is working as designed.

  • @m4nc1n1
    @m4nc1n1 Місяць тому

    Got one on pre-order! Also, I just got the Marantz M1, and it is fantastic!

  • @bigdan2828ify
    @bigdan2828ify Місяць тому +3

    Question.....if I connected this to an external dac, can I still use the wiim ultra subwoofer output and crossover? Or would it be canceled out when selecting digital output on the device?

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis 11 днів тому

      Yes you can.

  • @normanhuckins5086
    @normanhuckins5086 Місяць тому

    As a beginner HiFi hobbyist I absolutely love the WiiM Ultra! However...i did not like the Tidal app within the Wiim app. its way to difficult to navigate but i do think thats more on the Tidal side.

  • @AndreasPetersson83
    @AndreasPetersson83 Місяць тому +1

    Getting to swe in mid aug. Cant wait.

  • @radicalturkey
    @radicalturkey Місяць тому +22

    It's £350 in the UK which is 450 dollars. Disgusting UK mark up as usual.

    • @ltcmdrdata4611
      @ltcmdrdata4611 Місяць тому +2

      Here in Germany it´s €399 which is about $435.

    • @jimorock6997
      @jimorock6997 Місяць тому +2

      Here in Canada it´s 452$

    • @cactuschef5229
      @cactuschef5229 Місяць тому +2

      $700 Aus dollars here. Terrible.

    • @Havanero52
      @Havanero52 Місяць тому +1

      @@cactuschef5229 we’re?😮

    • @webwabo16
      @webwabo16 Місяць тому +2

      The US doesn’t have VAT. It’s 21% here in The Netherlands!

  • @ShoVon
    @ShoVon Місяць тому +5

    Can I connect an external portable SSD using the USB port?

    • @iAPX432
      @iAPX432 Місяць тому +1

      Or a microSD card BTW through a USB-microsd reader.
      My music collection is now totally in digital files, for convenience (and having emigrated from one continent to another!).

  • @johnh539
    @johnh539 Місяць тому

    I'm not surprised although I have just upgraded from the Wiim pro it was my streamer while the rest of my system was up graded and performed so well that buying a more expensive streamer was more about completing my Jurnee than necessarily a sound quality thing. I wanted a last incremental step to see specifically what my valve amp was capable of sounding like.

  • @johnd7268
    @johnd7268 2 дні тому

    How would you compare this with the Audiolab 7000n Play? I know the Audiolab product is about $400 more, but I really like the aesthetic. Not sure if you have any experience with that streamer.

  • @davidbeck1696
    @davidbeck1696 Місяць тому +1

    Great content, and can’t wait to receive mine. Quick question? What’s the name of the music playing on this post please.

  • @hlash99
    @hlash99 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the great review. If you set the input and output to line-in and line-out respectively it’ll effectively be an analog passthrough, can you still adjust volume in this configuration?

  • @jonglin9522
    @jonglin9522 Місяць тому +4

    How about Eversolo A8 compared with WiiM Ultra? Thanks

    • @SteveSucato
      @SteveSucato Місяць тому +1

      Ditto.

    • @normanhuckins5086
      @normanhuckins5086 Місяць тому +2

      @@SteveSucato I bought the eversolo A8 and returned it for connection issues. The Wiim Ultra is way better IMO and less then half the cost.

  • @radicalturkey
    @radicalturkey Місяць тому +3

    If you are using it as a streamer only I think you're better off with the wiim pro + remote. But as a single all in one system it's amazing.

  • @bfiske88
    @bfiske88 Місяць тому +2

    Hello, we are largely invested in the Sonos system with 2 amps, a connect, and several speakers paired up with my Yamaha receiver. How would the sound quality and application compare? I know very little about these types of products. Thank you.

    • @Artcore103
      @Artcore103 Місяць тому

      If you've bought into the Sonos ecosystem you can't be helped, you're too far gone.

    • @bfiske88
      @bfiske88 Місяць тому +2

      @@Artcore103 ouch. That isnt helpful at all.

  • @RoxFontaine
    @RoxFontaine Місяць тому

    I can't wait until mine arrives!

  • @FeedScrn
    @FeedScrn Місяць тому

    It looks wonderful... complete with album art display. Wow. // Does it have vTuner? Thousands of free streaming stations is nothing to overlook easily. // ETA: Was looking at the specs... and it does indeed stream vTuner.... Even has a headphone jack. Amazing product.

  • @cardinalfang7725
    @cardinalfang7725 Місяць тому

    I don't own any products from WiiM, but I keep seeing a lot of positive reviews about them. This probably the most positive review yet.

    • @evr67bb
      @evr67bb Місяць тому +1

      I have a WiiM Amp since 5 months. I'm blown away.

    • @CreateTimeToListen
      @CreateTimeToListen Місяць тому +1

      @@cardinalfang7725 I have the Wiim Pro Plus. Great streamer for the price.

  • @mw12387
    @mw12387 Місяць тому +1

    Hi...just for streaming with external dac marantz hd dac1?...which would you choose...this wiim ultra, node n130, eversolo A6?
    Ty

  • @charlesgrubbs2101
    @charlesgrubbs2101 Місяць тому +5

    I'm going to wait for the next step up: The Super Duper Wiim Ultra Pro Plus. It should give us 95% of that $15K front end for maybe $600-800.

    • @TheGlotz69
      @TheGlotz69 Місяць тому

      Parts quality is everything. Don't pretend otherwise.

  • @BoRerunn
    @BoRerunn Місяць тому +4

    How does it compare to a the Eversolo dmp a8

  • @peterlundskow4061
    @peterlundskow4061 Місяць тому +3

    Great review but as mentioned below you didn't mention the room correction.

    • @MohsinWadee
      @MohsinWadee Місяць тому

      At this price, most buyers want it for what it does - streaming/dac/volume control. If you want proper room correction pay up. This is $325, not $3250. Get real.

  • @seanchong4596
    @seanchong4596 Місяць тому +3

    Would be any different compare to Wiim pro as a streamer?

  • @thebluecaferadio
    @thebluecaferadio Місяць тому

    Does the usb play all music files? Great review 👍

  • @schoocg
    @schoocg 19 днів тому

    Very nice review.

  • @bric7244
    @bric7244 18 днів тому

    This is right up my alley.. I have the wiim pro now. All though I don't know if I ever have had it hooked up right. I have a 7.4.4 hometheater setup that I use in. So I have it hooked up to my marantz sr 6014 with the rca hooked into the back of the cd input on my marantz. Some one said hook it up to the line in. I looked I don't have a line in . With this ultra can i just use the hdmi into the marantz then like on aux or cd or something !?

  • @ericelmore887
    @ericelmore887 Місяць тому +4

    How does it compare to eversolo A6 STREAMER ONLY?

    • @BrianHall-Oklahoma
      @BrianHall-Oklahoma Місяць тому +2

      They would both put out exactly the same 1s and 0s. As will any streamer that is working. The Wiim mini will be identical as a streamer only.

    • @ericelmore887
      @ericelmore887 Місяць тому

      @@BrianHall-Oklahoma the biggest difference between streamers is the noise floor. As you move up in price to hi fi rose , Aurender, auralic. You will have a lot darker background where the music will be more defined

    • @Artcore103
      @Artcore103 Місяць тому

      In sound quality? Literally zero difference. In interface or features? Subjective.

    • @Artcore103
      @Artcore103 Місяць тому

      ​@@ericelmore887incorrect. If you're not using an analog output from a streamer, there is not and CAN not be any added noise, unless it's a bad power supply/ground issue and low psrr.

  • @Jackgrahamphotograph
    @Jackgrahamphotograph Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for another great review---would you entertain upgrading the AC cable for better sound?

    • @frisbiet
      @frisbiet Місяць тому +1

      It looks likes this Ultra Wimm has a built in psu as the the pro plus has an external unit which is easy upgradebale.

  • @strapmein
    @strapmein Місяць тому +2

    Eager to see how the Marantz M1 will fare in comparison.

    • @evr67bb
      @evr67bb Місяць тому +2

      The M1 is also an amp. So what do you compare?

  • @alwayspushing2031
    @alwayspushing2031 Місяць тому

    Just ordered with your link 🎼🔊🎼🔊💯🤘🏼✅

  • @carlesjuliavallmajo3812
    @carlesjuliavallmajo3812 Місяць тому +1

    Very interesting , i ll try this wiim , i am in hifi for 30 years , but i am new in dac/stream , so i ll try it , thanks !!!

  • @krzysztofgilowski1736
    @krzysztofgilowski1736 Місяць тому +3

    is it better than wiim pro purely as a streamer transport?

    • @HiFiHuff
      @HiFiHuff  Місяць тому +13

      @@krzysztofgilowski1736 I believe so (I have both here) but I’d say it’s worth it just for the larger size, nicer casing and display. I’d have to do a side by side with the pro plus to see. I’ll do a follow up soon with some extras that I missed and I’ll do a compare with the pro plus strictly as a streamer going into a separate preamp. I know if I was buying today, looking for a streamer I’d take this 100% over a pro plus, no question at all.

    • @krzysztofgilowski1736
      @krzysztofgilowski1736 Місяць тому +3

      @@HiFiHuff Thank you! Looking forward to it!

    • @carminedesanto6746
      @carminedesanto6746 Місяць тому +4

      @@krzysztofgilowski1736looking forward to a Wiim streamer face off 🧐

    • @Alextraz
      @Alextraz Місяць тому +1

      I would expect to be the same sound as streamer only. The processor is the samw and the analog/digital connections are the same so it should be pretty similar. Some purist even say that system sound better with all screens off...so this having a screen might be a bad thing for the sound.....used as a dac plus streamer yea sure....it will be definitely better. Keep us posted i am really excited to learn even more.

  • @YTjuanchicod
    @YTjuanchicod Місяць тому +1

    What about buy it for use it as a streamer and phono?

  • @Alberto-gl7mu
    @Alberto-gl7mu Місяць тому +5

    If Wiim Ultra is 80-85% there, whereabouts is Wiim pro plus?
    Thanks!

    • @radicalturkey
      @radicalturkey Місяць тому +1

      I got wiim pro with the remote. That's the most cost effective solution if you are only using it for streaming imo. This will sound identical to the wiim pro when streaming.

    • @Alberto-gl7mu
      @Alberto-gl7mu Місяць тому

      I am using the pro plus to drive a pair of mid tier active speakers. Now planning the next move in the front end.

    • @amadigidigaula771
      @amadigidigaula771 Місяць тому +2

      My pro plus sounds fantastic in my secondary setup - I’m sure it won’t be a major difference with the ultra

  • @TheMirolab
    @TheMirolab Місяць тому

    Does it support TIMER operation? I use my stereo as a morning alarm, so I need something that will either power-on tuned to playing a station, or have a daily alarm feature. The Node2i has an alarm feature that I have set to tune to an internet radio station at 6am. My stereo automatically turns on at 5:50am. This is a feature nobody ever talks about!

    • @Zalastik
      @Zalastik Місяць тому

      I don’t have the ultra but their app does let you set alarms. I have my WiiM pro setup with a Spotify playlist when the alarm goes off.

  • @christerstigsater3720
    @christerstigsater3720 28 днів тому

    Have you tested the Linn Selekt with Organik 😮

  • @AndreasPetersson83
    @AndreasPetersson83 Місяць тому +8

    Hows the room correction?

    • @Yoku-San0
      @Yoku-San0 Місяць тому +2

      @@AndreasPetersson83 Yes, the room correction is an important additional feature that was not really mentioned in the review.

    • @orenshamir
      @orenshamir Місяць тому

      Interested in that as well. My home office could really use some room correction, but I can't justify buying an expensive amp or a dedicated device (e.g. Mini DSP) for it.
      This could be a great affordable solution, if the room correction provides any substantial value.

    • @MohsinWadee
      @MohsinWadee Місяць тому

      At this price, I don't think anyone's really going to care. They want the core functionality.

    • @mikec8763
      @mikec8763 Місяць тому +1

      Has WIMM done anything to increase clearance for larger rca connectors?
      The hole around the recessed connectors is too small.
      I've had to use right angle adaptors for secure connection.

    • @awboat
      @awboat Місяць тому

      @@MohsinWadee Its available in the WiiM pro. So, for another 200 you would be interested.

  • @carminedesanto6746
    @carminedesanto6746 Місяць тому +1

    Waiting for this 😉

  • @tek00732882
    @tek00732882 24 дні тому

    Any benefits using a 'hifi' power cable? Also if using sub out and external dac at the same time are the things still ok?

    • @trekkis
      @trekkis 11 днів тому

      External dac with lfe is working correctly.

  • @pauldavies961
    @pauldavies961 Місяць тому

    I thought the Marantz M1 was a tempting alternative, until I saw that the M1 doesn't;’t come with a remote, they really dropped the ball with that decision.

    • @iAPX432
      @iAPX432 Місяць тому

      I would go with an smartphone App instead: we all have that thing, and the information and interaction are way more effective.

    • @waynedoherty7758
      @waynedoherty7758 14 днів тому

      M1 can’t change input source on the device
      Wiim can auto sense active input 🎉

  • @craigosterberg5045
    @craigosterberg5045 Місяць тому

    Thanks

  • @D1N02
    @D1N02 Місяць тому +1

    But can you change the wallpaper of the screen? What I would want to know is how if fares against the likes of DMP-A6 and Volumio Rivo and the WIIM Pro plus sound quality wise.

    • @CalCobra
      @CalCobra Місяць тому

      I got mine yesterday and it doesn't appear that you can change the wallpaper, or the VU meter.

    • @amadigidigaula771
      @amadigidigaula771 Місяць тому +2

      I’ve seen discussion in forums of people being able to change the wallpaper, the vu meter will be changing with future software updates apparently

  • @rayfriedman6107
    @rayfriedman6107 Місяць тому +1

    YO! How about that little hole on the right? It's a headphone jack and you didn't say ANYTHING about it!. Did you try it? Do you plan to try it? Don't you think it's worth evaluating for those of us who use headphones?

  • @plcamp1
    @plcamp1 Місяць тому +3

    The DAC in this unit performs better than the well characterized transparency criteria defined by O’Tooles work, and therefore will be indistinguishable from every other DAC that meets or exceeds those standards.
    This unit does not and will never support airplay, as it is missing the hardware needed for that. This might change in future hardware from Wiim.
    It does not have trigger input because it can be turned on by its hdmi port.
    The usb port does not support a pc.
    Most audiophile expectations are nonsense…you cannot get ‘better sound’ from other devices when this device already meets transparency standards.