Amp for Wiim Ultra (set up help)

[pieterv1]

Hello all,
I bought 2 Fosi v3 mono amps. Now I dont know how to connect them
Apparently, the Wiim Ultra is designed to connect (via 1 cord) to a single AVR or Amp, NOT 2 monoblocks.
What am I missing?
Pics of the 2 devices (Ultra and Fosi) attached

You can definitely connect your WiiM Ultra (or any stereo source) to (a pair of) monoblocks!

Just run L output and R output to each of the amps separately.

If the inputs of both amps are spaced too far apart from eachother, you can buy separate (mono) RCA interlinks as shown here:

 

[harkpabst]

Hello all,
I bought 2 Fosi v3 mono amps. Now I dont know how to connect them
Apparently, the Wiim Ultra is designed to connect (via 1 cord) to a single AVR or Amp, NOT 2 monoblocks.
What am I missing?
Pics of the 2 devices (Ultra and Fosi) attached

Even the RCA cable provided by WiiM will do. As @pieterv1 already mentioned, connect the red line output to the F3 Mono intended to power the right speaker and the white line output to the F3 Mono intended for the left speaker. Two monoblocks have exactly the same number of connectors as a one stereo power amp, there's no difference. The colour of the only RCA socket on each monoblock doesn't matter, of course.

Even if you plan to space the two monoblocks from each other you can simply pull the "white" and the "red" cord apart.

Make sure to set the gain switch on both F3 Mono from 31 dB to 25 dB. You don't need the higher gain with the Ultra and distortion is lower at 25 dB.

 

[Dan360]

You can definitely connect your WiiM Ultra (or any stereo source) to (a pair of) monoblocks!

Just run L output and R output to one of the amps separately.

If the inputs of both amps are spaced far apart from eachother, you can buy separate (mono) RCA interlinks as shown here:

 

[Dan360]

Got it. It worked. I am up and running. Thanks to all. Really appreciate it.

 

[pieterv1]

Enjoy the ride! Perfect time to get into HiFi with these great new offerings.

 

[mera1a]

WiiM Ultra & WiiM Amp have overlap as you say. Get him a regular integrated amp that will power the speakers correctly and use the Ultra as a pre amp.

 

[MLDeMeo]

I use my Ultra as just a streamer connected to an Emotiva preamp which is connected to an older Emotiva stereo amplifier. This setup drives a pair of vintage AR90 speakers rated at 4 ohms. The system sounds great.

If I hadn't already owned the preamp when I purchased the Ultra, I would has most likely used the Ultra as the preamp connected to the Emotiva amplifier.

Not sure what your budget is for an amp. I think An Emotiva amp would work well in your system. Great bang for the buck.

https://emotiva.com/products/basx-a2-stereo-amplifier

 

[SDRnerd]

I have the original Aiyama A7 and the Aiyama A70, but the FX-Audio L07 sounds the best in my setup.

 

[Zphvrq]

Need simple, yet powerful, amp to power wiim Ultra.

Use case: building a system for my teenage son's bedroom. I just bought him a Wiim Ultra which I have been testing on our home rig. The Ultra will be the main component because of its simple, digital first interface and app. We will plug his turntable and CD player into Wiim Ultra. He is getting my (not so old) speakers - MartinLogan Motion 40i.

I love the Wiim Ultra and everything I learn about the company and my first thought was the new Wiim Amp Pro. Seems to have enough power to run the ML speakers.

My question: is running a Wiim Ultra through a Wiim Amp Pro a good idea?

It seems as though the Amp Pro and Ultra are almost the same product except the Ultra has a screen and the Amp Pro has an...Amp.
If I buy both, I have 2 of same DAC, BT, wifi, duplicate plugs etc.
Then again, does it make sense to buy the Amp Pro because even though I am "wasting" all those features/components that I already have, I am getting an Amp for $350 that beats any single purpose amp device in price range. Really what I want is Wiim Ultra with built in power. A true KISS solution.

Or, is there another Amp only product that I can buy to power the speakers with the digital sources coming through the Ultra.

I don't need an TV features and no surround speakers. I would like the option of getting him a sub at some point and I know the Ultra has sub connection.

Thank you in advance for your help.

FYI - keep it simple. Not like a 5 year old but I am NOT an audiophile who has ever been on these boards until recently to find the Ultra.

Look at a EMOTIVA BASX A2 Stereo amp.
Great product, USA based company, and is very affordable.

I have 6 of these in my whole house system and they work flawlessly so far.

Jeff

 

[Skull]

Look at a EMOTIVA BASX A2 Stereo amp.
Great product, USA based company, and is very affordable.

I have 6 of these in my whole house system and they work flawlessly so far.

Jeff

I am looking at the A2m myself limited on space

 

[Zphvrq]

I am looking at the A2m myself limited on space

Yes. I am so sorry it was the A2M that I am using. Works great and sits right under the WiiM same width basically.

Jeff