Need guidance on next upgrade – WiiM Amp Ultra vs Speaker upgrade (Budget 78K)

[Dhiraj]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been slowly and steadily building my setup over time, and I’m now looking for the next meaningful upgrade. My current system consists of:

• Amplifier: Marantz PM5005
• Speakers: Boston Acoustics A26 on Nexus stands
• Subwoofer: Taga Harmony TSW210 (integrated via Y-splitter from Aune X1s Pro DAC)
• DAC: Aune Audio X1s Pro

The sub is well-integrated, and I’m quite happy with the overall balance and musicality of my 2.1 setup.

Room details & usage:

• Living room size: ~290 sq. ft.
• Listening distance: ~12 ft
• Listening levels: 70–90 dB (peaks)
• Source: Tidal Hi-Res via USB Audio Player Pro on Samsung S21 FE → Aune X1s Pro DAC
• Music preference: Wide range — Bollywood, English Pop, Yosi Horikawa, Yello, Jazz, A.R. Rahman, Ajay-Atul, etc.
• Usage: Mostly stereo music (weekdays) with occasional movies (weekends)

Now, I’d like to experience a different and more exciting sound signature with a budget of around ₹78K. I’ve shortlisted a few upgrade paths and would love your expert guidance:

Option 1:
Upgrade to WiiM Amp Ultra – to get more power, proper bass management, and potentially better dynamics for both music and movies. (~₹76K)

Option 2:
Replace Boston A26 with Mission QX2 MkII and add a WiiM Ultra Streamer for high-res streaming + bass management. (~₹78K total)

Option 3:
Upgrade to floorstanders for a fuller presentation – but not sure if my PM5005 can drive them well in my room.

• Mission LX6 MkII (~₹69K)
• Fyne Audio F303 (~₹70K)

Given my current setup and preferences, which of these paths do you think would offer the most substantial and noticeable upgrade in overall sound quality and excitement?
Also, if you have better upgrade suggestions within a similar budget, I’d love to hear them!

Looking forward to your valuable inputs.

 

[Phani24]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been slowly and steadily building my setup over time, and I’m now looking for the next meaningful upgrade. My current system consists of:

• Amplifier: Marantz PM5005
• Speakers: Boston Acoustics A26 on Nexus stands
• Subwoofer: Taga Harmony TSW210 (integrated via Y-splitter from Aune X1s Pro DAC)
• DAC: Aune Audio X1s Pro

The sub is well-integrated, and I’m quite happy with the overall balance and musicality of my 2.1 setup.

Room details & usage:

• Living room size: ~290 sq. ft.
• Listening distance: ~12 ft
• Listening levels: 70–90 dB (peaks)
• Source: Tidal Hi-Res via USB Audio Player Pro on Samsung S21 FE → Aune X1s Pro DAC
• Music preference: Wide range — Bollywood, English Pop, Yosi Horikawa, Yello, Jazz, A.R. Rahman, Ajay-Atul, etc.
• Usage: Mostly stereo music (weekdays) with occasional movies (weekends)

Now, I’d like to experience a different and more exciting sound signature with a budget of around ₹78K. I’ve shortlisted a few upgrade paths and would love your expert guidance:

Option 1:
Upgrade to WiiM Amp Ultra – to get more power, proper bass management, and potentially better dynamics for both music and movies. (~₹76K)

Option 2:
Replace Boston A26 with Mission QX2 MkII and add a WiiM Ultra Streamer for high-res streaming + bass management. (~₹78K total)

Option 3:
Upgrade to floorstanders for a fuller presentation – but not sure if my PM5005 can drive them well in my room.

• Mission LX6 MkII (~₹69K)
• Fyne Audio F303 (~₹70K)

Given my current setup and preferences, which of these paths do you think would offer the most substantial and noticeable upgrade in overall sound quality and excitement?
Also, if you have better upgrade suggestions within a similar budget, I’d love to hear them!

Looking forward to your valuable inputs.

Ho with Klipsch speakerswith Wiim

 

[Dhiraj]

Which Klipsch model? All Klipsch seem very expensive i believe

 

[Knightrider]

Now, I’d like to experience a different and more exciting sound signature



Option 2:
Replace Boston A26 with Mission QX2 MkII and add a WiiM Ultra Streamer for high-res streaming + bass management. (~₹78K total)


Also, if you have better upgrade suggestions within a similar budget, I’d love to hear them!

Looking forward to your valuable inputs.

Welcome to the forum.
I have Mission QX2 MK II with Aiyima A07 + ifi Zen Air Dac, Source - Lossless Rips (PC), Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube.
In my setup QX2 MK II is quite warm and laid back with ample low end, not exciting or engaging. So take multiple auditions before going for it.
Let other experienced FMs pour in their suggestions.

 

[Phani24]

Which Klipsch model? All Klipsch seem very expensive i believe

Klipscb R50M book shelves comes in your budget. If yu eant to extend a bit Rp 500 will come.

 

[morerajendra5678]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been slowly and steadily building my setup over time, and I’m now looking for the next meaningful upgrade. My current system consists of:

• Amplifier: Marantz PM5005
• Speakers: Boston Acoustics A26 on Nexus stands
• Subwoofer: Taga Harmony TSW210 (integrated via Y-splitter from Aune X1s Pro DAC)
• DAC: Aune Audio X1s Pro

The sub is well-integrated, and I’m quite happy with the overall balance and musicality of my 2.1 setup.

Room details & usage:

• Living room size: ~290 sq. ft.
• Listening distance: ~12 ft
• Listening levels: 70–90 dB (peaks)
• Source: Tidal Hi-Res via USB Audio Player Pro on Samsung S21 FE → Aune X1s Pro DAC
• Music preference: Wide range — Bollywood, English Pop, Yosi Horikawa, Yello, Jazz, A.R. Rahman, Ajay-Atul, etc.
• Usage: Mostly stereo music (weekdays) with occasional movies (weekends)

Now, I’d like to experience a different and more exciting sound signature with a budget of around ₹78K. I’ve shortlisted a few upgrade paths and would love your expert guidance:

Option 1:
Upgrade to WiiM Amp Ultra – to get more power, proper bass management, and potentially better dynamics for both music and movies. (~₹76K)

Option 2:
Replace Boston A26 with Mission QX2 MkII and add a WiiM Ultra Streamer for high-res streaming + bass management. (~₹78K total)

Option 3:
Upgrade to floorstanders for a fuller presentation – but not sure if my PM5005 can drive them well in my room.

• Mission LX6 MkII (~₹69K)
• Fyne Audio F303 (~₹70K)

Given my current setup and preferences, which of these paths do you think would offer the most substantial and noticeable upgrade in overall sound quality and excitement?
Also, if you have better upgrade suggestions within a similar budget, I’d love to hear them!

Looking forward to your valuable inputs.

I will suggest you not to do any upgrade as of now. Marantz has a house signature which you will find in their higher line up amplifiers. Rather my advice would be to stick around with the same setup and accumulate some more funds and go in for a speaker upgrade. Then later you can have an amplifier upgrade. Problem with small upgrades is that you end up having to sell your current gear at a substantial lower price there by losing a lot of money in due process.
You can utilise this time in shortlisting the speakers and amplifier with which you can end up spending a significant time.

 

[rwnano]

I'm going to say that spend 90% budget for speakers please... amplifier makes less difference than speakers

 

[Dhiraj]

I will suggest you not to do any upgrade as of now. Marantz has a house signature which you will find in their higher line up amplifiers. Rather my advice would be to stick around with the same setup and accumulate some more funds and go in for a speaker upgrade. Then later you can have an amplifier upgrade. Problem with small upgrades is that you end up having to sell your current gear at a substantial lower price there by losing a lot of money in due process.
You can utilise this time in shortlisting the speakers and amplifier with which you can end up spending a significant time.

I completely understand the point you made, and honestly I agree with it. But for me, spending a huge amount all at once is quite difficult. That’s why I’ve been upgrading my setup slowly whenever I have some funds available. Otherwise, I’d have to wait and save for ages before making any progress.

I’ve been dreaming of getting the Polk R700 for a long time — it’s really tempting — but it’s way beyond my current budget. And on top of that, I’d also need a much more powerful amp to drive them properly, which again means a big investment. Realistically, I’m not sure how long I’d need to wait to reach that level.

So instead of staying stuck for years, I prefer going step-by-step and improving my system gradually. It keeps the journey enjoyable and manageable. There is no End to it

 

[Dhiraj]

I'm going to say that spend 90% budget for speakers please... amplifier makes less difference than speakers

What do you think, PM5005 can drive mission lx6 mkii in 290sqft room?