external dac

There's been a lot of buzz lately about using a DDC between Streamers and External DACs. I read in the comments on a recent YT Video about the Douk Audio U2 Pro (which is USB powered) that it doesn't work with the WiiM Ultra. Can anybody confirm this. Anybody using a DDC and External DAC...

Hi. Just wondering if anyone uses the Wiim ultra streamer with an ifi zen dac? If so, is there any improvement in sq please? I’m asking this is as whilst I do love the ultra, the sound through my system (Arcam avr550 and Spender s5e speakers) can sound a tad harsh and brittle. I use Tidal for...

Just setup new WIIM pro plus to replace failing squeezebox classic (which was outputting to a Schitt Bifrost DAC because one of the squeezebox line outs had failed) . Everything works so far, sounds great but question: Who thinks I would improve sound quality by continuing to use WIIM coaxial >...

Hi, I have an Lg TV with hdmi audio out to the WiiM ultra. The WiiM is running to a topping DX5II dac via usb and then on to a pair of Fosi V3 mono amplifiers. Every time I change channel on the TV, there is an approx 2 second delay between the new channel appearing and the audio then returning...

Hi! Could someone summarize the settings required for running the Ultra in passthrough mode, as a pure digital transport? I mainly listen to lossless streaming services and use an external DAC connected via coax. Using the Wiim Ultra as a pure transport seems complicated or at least not...

I’m missing a preset for ”Digital Transport / Passthrough” that ensures that the internal DAC is bypassed. I only listen to lossless streaming services and use an external DAC. Using the Wiim Ultra as a pure transport seems complicated or at least not self-explanatory. It’s prone for...

WiiM Amp, firmware [latest available] I wanted to use an external DAC with my WiimAmp. So I connected an iFi Zen DAC V3, but the USB output wasn't detected. I tested the cable on my computer (it works), the flash drive was detected, I tried a powered hub, and I restored factory settings, but...

Hey! Is it possible to connect an external DAC with WiiM Amp Ultra. Does it make any sense? I'm asking because I'm tempted to try DAC R2R from FiiO - K11 or K13. I wonder if there is any option to combine this? Or is it necessary to switch to WiiM Ultra and a separate amp, e.g. Vibelink?

For some time now, I have been using my WiiM Ultra as a "digital pre-amp" for the digital sources in my system (streaming and CD transport). I have been controlling the volume on the WiiM directly but using a Fosi ZD3 DAC in bypass mode as an external DAC via optical. I don't want to get into...

Is the DAc in the amp ultra better than in the nad c268? I Now have a ultra wich ja connected to the c268 but i always have a delay when switching the Wiim on. It is raster then the nad so i miss 10 sec. I want to buy the Wiim amp ultra

I have had the Wiim Pro for over a year now and have been using it as a streamer with a Cambridge Audio Dacmagic via optical out. Had no issues when new but as of last 2 months (and most likely from last firmware update) i am facing an issue where when I turn on and try to play music via Tidal-...

Dumb question, trying to connect ultra to a qutest dac, dac has rca's out to a Hegel pre amp, want to use ultra as a transport but I must have it set up wrong.. heads fried..

So I made some adjustments to my setup: Wiim Ultra, USB out to SMSL PO 100 pro, then optical to SMSL SU-1 DAC back to line-in on the Ultra. WiiM Ultra sub-out, split into the Vibelink line-in, then output to the 15 inch woofers in my vintage Diatone DS-90C speakers. Wiim Ultra line-out to a...

tl;dr: I'm feeding a miniDSP Flex HT via Toslink for all processing, so the WiiM's DAC and analog outs won't be used. Is there any reason (better clocking, cleaner digital signal, etc.) that the Pro Plus or Ultra would perform better as a pure transport than the standard WiiM Pro in a high-end...

I currently have a slightly odd set up in my kitchen; single Dali Oberon 3, with a Mini and a cheap Douk G4 mono amp. (Long story - basically I had the opportunity to get a free Oberon 3, matching the pair I'm running as my main 2.1 set up with an Amp Pro.) It being mono isn't a problem.- I'm...

I have a Wiim Ultra, but find it a little harsh with my Quad Atera Play+ and Artera Stereo power amp to Spendor speakers. The CD is great with no harshness. If I add a Signature v2 will it play the CD through the Zen DAC or canI keep the internal Quad DAC for the CD and just use the Zen for the...

Hello everyone, I've been using the Mini for about a year now and am really happy with it. The device is connected to active speakers via fiber optic cable at 24/96. Everything has always worked great, but for about a month now, the device has been losing its connection to the router almost...

I've got a weird bug with the display on my eversolo dac z8. Whenever I first turn on my dac, amp and wiim, if it's connected by usb the display on my eversolo will always show 768kHz, no matter which track I play. The only way to clear it, and show the correct sample frequency is to play a...

My chain: Tidal (via ethernet) - > wiim ultra -> USB -> Eversolo DAC Z8 -> xlr -> smsl h400 headphone amp. I use the wiim as a streamer only. Using (100%) fixed volume to my external DAC, the VU meter on the wiim ultra is always pegging into the red, almost maxed out. This is without me using...

Hello, fellow Wiim users, i have been tinkering around to use my pc as a source connected to the Wiim Ultra, i have used the rca input as well as a usb to toslink adapter-https://www.cubilux.com/products/usb-to-s-pdif-transmitter, however there is a very noticeable difference in sound quality...