WiiM ULTRA (expected Q2)

[SiR]

Upgraded features of the WiiM Ultra. (Expected) - WiiM Support Team

- USB out
- USB media server
- Sub out
- HDMI ARC
- Wi-Fi 6/BT LE audio
- A display
- Integrated power supply
- Phono input

 

[Ajitsank]

Upgraded features of the WiiM Ultra. (Expected) - WiiM Support Team

- USB out
- USB media server
- Sub out
- HDMI ARC
- Wi-Fi 6/BT LE audio
- A display
- Integrated power supply
- Phono input

This was always expected, seeing Eversolo's runaway success.

 

[AP@1992]

This was always expected, seeing Eversolo's runaway success.

They have to do their PR game strong like the Eversolo and they have winner in their hand. Online Reviews/ads promo and availability, these will sell them more units than the quality of the product itself.

 

[corElement]

This was always expected, seeing Eversolo's runaway success.

eversolo master edition sound quality for the price + apple music + ssd = unbeatable

 

[SiR]

WiiM Ultra, hi-res streaming device, which will get its official unveiling May 9 at Munich 2024 show.

 

[Gvtpraj]

WiiM Ultra, hi-res streaming device, which will get its official unveiling May 9 at Munich 2024 show.

Planning to visit Munich high-end this year. Will post pictures, if I find it.

 

[SiR]

Recent update from the WiiM Support Team

 

[SiR]

WiiM unveiled their new Streamer "ULTRA" yesterday, expected to be released in Q3 for $329

https://www.blog.wiimhome.com/post/unveiling-wiim-ultra-the-digital-hub-for-your-music

 

[CKumar]

Of all the good/great features, this one is bad. They might have given an option of external LPS
Connectivity and power

• 100-240V AC input.

 

[Gvtpraj]

Here is the pic from Munich High-End:


Still a prototype model and should be available mid August.
Doesn’t support native Apple Music yet

 

[dpdcp]

Here is the pic from Munich High-End:
View attachment 84391

Still a prototype model and should be available mid August.
Doesn’t support native Apple Music yet

Looks great. Will be a game changer.

 

[bpranay]

Can somebody please explain me why do I need a dac like wiim when internal dac in my amp can work fine?

 

[chander]

why do I need a dac like wiim

The question is DO YOU?

You can always get things cause you can. I have 2 DACs in the same system - 3 actually if I include WiiM cause it does have a dac, but I only use 1 as a DAC.

Now why? Cause well there are 100s of reasons to justify that WHY?
Better sound? Better specs? Better better...
BUT would you be able to really tell?

The WiiM however is not just a DAC it is a dedicated streamer, which your AVR can do as well - mostly, but this things has only one purpose. Also it gives you a more convenient way to play music. So you do not really need it, but you can always buy it.

 

[bpranay]

The question is DO YOU?

You can always get things cause you can. I have 2 DACs in the same system - 3 actually if I include WiiM cause it does have a dac, but I only use 1 as a DAC.

Now why? Cause well there are 100s of reasons to justify that WHY?
Better sound? Better specs? Better better...
BUT would you be able to really tell?

The WiiM however is not just a DAC it is a dedicated streamer, which your AVR can do as well - mostly, but this things has only one purpose. Also it gives you a more convenient way to play music. So you do not really need it, but you can always buy it.

Does it make any difference in SQ when attached in a stereo setup? Does it make any better? That’s what I am looking for.