WiiM PRO
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Kannan Sir, soon there will be an update on this too and hope to see better codes for Bluetooth
The pre production unit for testing is identical to PRO as of now
Chances for any major change outwardly is less where internals are given the due consideration
Adding a Display or VU meters would increase the pricing, which WiiM team is not for
They focus on maximum quality product, which could cost less practically possible
For us , more is lessYes sure, but we always want More.
MaSh
One of the key feature missing is usb as input to read HDD. This will make this unit far better value proposition than other expensive streamers.
Wiim must keep eye on this requirements for may be next gen Wiim Pro + Ultra.
WiiM PRO PLUS initial test and the result is promising as per the associate of the WiiM Team
Maybe because of the AKM Velvet DAC
Also, Glossy finish of the chassis is seen in another Pre production unit, which hints for a change in outward look of the PLUS
Maybe because of the AKM Velvet DAC
Also, Glossy finish of the chassis is seen in another Pre production unit, which hints for a change in outward look of the PLUS
WiiM have their Forum and obviously one can get those info
amrutmhatre90
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Possibly 24-25k if it comes directly to India
will be interesting to see what upgrades or changes are seen
The significant upgrade is only the DAC (AKM) and OPamp i,e. analogue output stage, maybe Glossy Finish of the Chassis, the remaining are almost the same
I think they're more likely to discontinue the Mini. And perhaps bump the Wiim Pro price down to $119 permanently, from the current $149.
With the Pro Plus likely to be $220, that should be enough difference, and gives an option for those looking for a lower priced streamer (that's as capable as the Pro Plus when it comes to digital streaming).
At some point maybe later next year, they'll bring out a version of the Pro Plus with a USB output, and then discontinue the Pro.
navin advani
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Is the WiiM Pro available in India?
navin advani
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At $220, it competes against the Arylic S50Pro. Other than having an AKM-based DAC vs an ESS 9023 one, what does the WiiM Pro+ do better?
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Indeed. That price point also has the Argon Solo close by, and the Argon has been highly praised.At $220, it competes against the Arylic S50Pro. Other than having an AKM-based DAC vs an ESS 9023 one, what does the WiiM Pro+ do better?
S50 Pro+ Wireless Stereo Preamp With aptX HD & ESS 9023 DAC
Unbelievable price with a wireless stereo preamp integrated with WiFi, aptX HD, Airplay, Multi-room features, and ESS Sabre DAC, AKM ADC. Free Shipping from US/EU/RU warehouse.
As for the Wiim Pro+, assuming that it'll be consistent with the Pro, it'll be backed by a very responsive and friendly organization (Linkplay), that's doing quite well in the home automation space. They have very mature software and hardware. The Pro just works: The best thing I can say about it is that it is functionally invisible. (I was using it as a Roon endpoint via Chromecast, and once it was Roon Ready certified, it's been running on RAAT).
I don't know how good the Arylic is, as a digital streamer (a streamer that just does the job of streaming, with digital output passed on the a DAC). The Wiim Pro is absolutely dependable and capable as far as that goes.
The Wiim Pro+ is also not expected to have a better Bluetooth version (they don't seem to be prioritizing that just now), so it'll be running SBC only, most likely. The Arylic will work with Aptx, and there's a market that wants that.
The Pro+ will likely be Roon Ready certified (quicker than the Pro, I guess) which is a fairly specific market that will appreciate a seamless plug and play endpoint. But the Argon Solo is also expected to the Roon Ready certified shortly.
The Octavio Stream (available in India) is also priced at a close range. The Stream actually uses a modified version of the Linkplay app under license, and perhaps (I'm not absolutely sure of this) a Linkplay module inside it. The Octavio Stream only has a combo analog out + optical out, so that maybe limiting to some.
It'll ultimately come down to whether they can actually deliver on their stated intention of the Wiim Pro+ being a one box streaming solution, that sounds as good as a DAC priced at around $500.
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Yes the Pro Plus only makes sense if one does not have and does not intend to use an external DAC. Apart from that I see no reason to go for a Pro Plus.
An update. I added Topping P50 Linear Power Supply to my Wiim Pro. A subtle difference in the sound quality for sure. Everything seems clearer, tighter and more dynamic. I will do some more listening to find the exact differences. I was using a Power bank earlier and P50 is a definite improvement from it.
MaSh
An update. I added Topping P50 Linear Power Supply to my Wiim Pro. A subtle difference in the sound quality for sure. Everything seems clearer, tighter and more dynamic. I will do some more listening to find the exact differences. I was using a Power bank earlier and P50 is a definite improvement from it.
MaSh
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