Beta Test: USB Output (Feature now publicly available)

Status
Not open for further replies.
Received my Ultra over the weekend and within hours submitted my request to join the USB Output Beta Test group. I'm checking email hourly. I don't know how I misread the pre-release communication about USB Out functionality being a roadmap item, not an out of box feature.
 
djwalter2000 said:
Received my Ultra over the weekend and within hours submitted my request to join the USB Output Beta Test group. I'm checking email hourly. I don't know how I misread the pre-release communication about USB Out functionality being a roadmap item, not an out of box feature.
Click to expand...

The latest public firmware has USB out...
 
djwalter2000 said:
Received my Ultra over the weekend and within hours submitted my request to join the USB Output Beta Test group. I'm checking email hourly. I don't know how I misread the pre-release communication about USB Out functionality being a roadmap item, not an out of box feature.
Click to expand...
In the WiiM app:

1. Select settings for your WiiM (gear icon).
2. Select "Device Info".
3. Select "Check for Updates".
 
adias said:
The latest public firmware has USB out...
Click to expand...

Thanks. If that's the case, any thoughts on how to force an update? My Ultra doesn't think there's a new one available. I'm familiar with the sequence that Terry suggested above.


20240731_143543.jpg
 
Not finding USB Out as an option in the iPad app or on the WiiM Ultra device menu. Any suggested next steps would be appreciated.


20240731_154356 low.jpg
20240731_154620 low.jpg
 
I'm not seeing anything mentioned about USB Out in the firmware logs
faq.wiimhome.com

WiiM Ultra Firmware Release Note

This firmware update is being rolled out in stages, with devices updating sequentially over the next few days. For a list of known issues currently being addressed, please refer to the provided link. Our team is diligently working to resolve ...
faq.wiimhome.com faq.wiimhome.com
 
djwalter2000 said:
I'm not seeing anything mentioned about USB Out in the firmware logs
faq.wiimhome.com

WiiM Ultra Firmware Release Note

This firmware update is being rolled out in stages, with devices updating sequentially over the next few days. For a list of known issues currently being addressed, please refer to the provided link. Our team is diligently working to resolve ...
faq.wiimhome.com faq.wiimhome.com
Click to expand...
Look here instead:

WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.624365 Update - Jul 26, 2024

Please review the WiiM Ultra update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. 5.2.624365 (In Progress) Release date: 7 / 26 / 2024 What's New: 1. USB Audio: Supports two-channel USB audio output (requires app version 2.10.2 or later). 2. Refined Input...
forum.wiimhome.com forum.wiimhome.com
 
onlyoneme said:
You must connect the DAC first, it must be powered and it must have the USB input active.
Click to expand...

Thanks very much! That did it.

Although I would add that I also had to power cycle the Ultra and even then the USB wasn't selectable until I actually played a song and used the output selector at the bottom of the song page in the app (I'm using Amazon Music, if that matters). VERY specific course of action here.

Doubt that I would have had the patience to run through that troubleshooting on my own. Hopefully, others will find this thread and save themselves a few hours/days. Thanks again for the recommendations.
 
Is there merit of adding more opa yield better snr? I ask because I have noticed as you go higher more expensive dac they add more opa. Or this a show telling the buyer why they paying more?
 
Smartplug said:
Is there merit of adding more opa yield better snr? I ask because I have noticed as you go higher more expensive dac they add more opa. Or this a show telling the buyer why they paying more?
Click to expand...
In audio, oftentimes price does not correlate with performance. Checkout the DAC reviews at Audio Science Review.
 
djwalter2000 said:
Thanks very much! That did it.

Although I would add that I also had to power cycle the Ultra and even then the USB wasn't selectable until I actually played a song and used the output selector at the bottom of the song page in the app (I'm using Amazon Music, if that matters). VERY specific course of action here.

Doubt that I would have had the patience to run through that troubleshooting on my own. Hopefully, others will find this thread and save themselves a few hours/days. Thanks again for the recommendations.
Click to expand...
I did not have to do any of those steps. Just had to have the USB connected to the DAC first obviously so the WiiM can recognize it.
 
I just connected my Ultra today. I was able to select the USB, but it will only play tracks from Tidal and Qobuz at CD-quality (16/44.1) sampling rates. If I play a track at a higher resolution, my DAC recognizes the rate but there is no sound. The Wiim app shows the track as stuttering (it will skip a few seconds), then it stops, perhaps stutters again, then stops and won't play. If I try playing another CD-quality track it will play that, but no luck with anything of a higher resolution. I am using a Schiit Yggdrasil+ GS2 DAC. Has anyone else experienced this, or is your USB output successfully playing high-res tracks?
 
monkuboy said:
I just connected my Ultra today. I was able to select the USB, but it will only play tracks from Tidal and Qobuz at CD-quality (16/44.1) sampling rates. If I play a track at a higher resolution, my DAC recognizes the rate but there is no sound. The Wiim app shows the track as stuttering (it will skip a few seconds), then it stops, perhaps stutters again, then stops and won't play. If I try playing another CD-quality track it will play that, but no luck with anything of a higher resolution. I am using a Schiit Yggdrasil+ GS2 DAC. Has anyone else experienced this, or is your USB output successfully playing high-res tracks?
Click to expand...
My USB is fine playing higher rates. Did you configure the output rate for USB in the WiiM Output settings?
 
Imsjry said:
My USB is fine playing higher rates. Did you configure the output rate for USB in the WiiM Output settings?
Click to expand...
I don't think that option is available yet for the ultra.
Or at least, it wasn't on my android app a couple of days ago.
Maybe there for the amp?
 
Imsjry said:
My USB is fine playing higher rates. Did you configure the output rate for USB in the WiiM Output settings?
Click to expand...
There isn't any setting for the USB output rate in my app. That is only available for coax and optical. The app only allows USB to be chosen as the output. I tried a different DAC and also a different USB cable but it still only plays at CD quality.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

WiiM Team
Beta Test: Samba
3 4 5
Replies
86
Views
6K
WiiM Support
WiiM Support
S
Using Ultra as a preamp can't use USB out to DAC
Replies
6
Views
397
saberger1
S
Maurizio
About WiiM Ultra USB Out
Replies
12
Views
2K
wplynx914
W
S
Wiim Amp + Wiim Pro Plus
Replies
15
Views
2K
spcedog
S
J
  • Suggestion
PEQ: per *output* PEQ or option to always have PEQ bypassed on certain outputs
Replies
11
Views
754
Valentino
Valentino
Back
Top