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Tidal is a good example. Dedicated versions (eg. on Wiim) don't show the Video category. The original app (and the smart TV app) do include Videos.
Unless you're using these screen streamers as a desktop device, continually dragging yourself across the room to control could be very irritating. For remote control the bigger the screen the better.! Compare the demand for TV display appsYes, that is precisely the advantage of the Eversolo as I understand it. Use it exclusively on the device touchscreen. I personally don't need it, but many people want it
I think Wiim is the winner here.I guess what I’m circling is the question as to whether it supports bit perfect AlexaCast from my tablet/phone Amazon Music app or is it still the case that that is a WiiM USP?
The fact that I mention that Eversolo offers this option does not mean that it is my preferred one. However, I recently saw a thread here where someone wanted this feature on an Ultra. Perhaps to prevent everyone on the network from doing whatever they want with the device...Unless you're using these screen streamers as a desktop device, continually dragging yourself across the room to control could be very irritating. For remote control the bigger the screen the better.! Compare the demand for TV display apps![]()
Let's rather say it's got to have the edge for most Steve Woodhouses.Horses for courses, and we all have different needs, but an Ultra and your own choice of amp has got to have the edge over either of these all-in-ones, for most people.
While I absolutely agree that different people have different needs and all of them can be equally valid, I don't really see why Ultra with a separate amp would have an edge for most people.Horses for courses, and we all have different needs, but an Ultra and your own choice of amp has got to have the edgeover either of these all-in-ones, for most people.
The hole concept of standalone amplifiers and passive speakers is outdated to my opinion.While I absolutely agree that different people have different needs and all of them can be equally valid, I don't really see why Ultra with a separate amp would have an edge for most people.
TBH, the only cases I can see where Ultra + separate amp has an edge over an all-in-one like the Amp Ultra is if:
For the first point in my list I wonder how many people actually need more than 2x100W into 8 Ohm to drive their loudspeakers to satisfactory levels. And even the second point is a bit moot, because you could add either (or both) to the Amp Ultra with an extra box; though it wouldn't be an all-in-one anymore.
- You need more power
- You need a headphone out and/or phono in
- You just prefer to have separates and/or enjoy switching components
Can you think of any other cases that I overlooked?
On the other hand, having an all-in-one makes the system simple and pre-integrated - no need to think about interconnects, gain staging, multiple volume settings, triggering, noises caused by sample rate changes, less need to educate other users in the same household, etc... I imagine this would be preferable to people who don't enjoy tweaking and want something that just works.
Hell, it's preferable to me as well, and I'm spending quite a bit of my time tinkering in audio...![]()
Let's rather say it's got to have the edge for most Steve Woodhouses.
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I agree that is true for a lot of people, and probably even for most.The hole concept of standalone amplifiers and passive speakers is outdated to my opinion.
With the cheap and high quality digital hardware and the on chip class D amplifiers, the whole chain should be digital into the active speakers. Allowing the speaker manufactures to tune the hardware to the drives and cabinet.
We see that with the WiiM Sub and some few other speakers. The rest is stuck with the old concept of standalone amplifiers.
I only need the digital front-end to control what is playing and let the speakers do the rest.
I know a lot will protest, because it somewhat kills the hobby![]()
Amazon offers both products and a solid refund process. Just sayingHi, I've own few WiiM devices.
WiiM Amp 2 pcs, WiiM Pro and WiiM Ultra. Before two weeks bought Vibelink but after week of testing return it.
So I want to AIO device such as WiiM Amp Ultra. But after discuss with a friend he suggested to check Eversolo Play AMP.
Anyone tested Eversolo and compare to Amp Ultra. I want AIO device so my other devices will be second system.
Will appreciate any help. Price is almost the same so that's not the problem. I'm very satisfied with my current devices but want to buy an AIO device, for many reasons.
Thanks in advance!
What do we know about most people? Some even say that people are strange when you're a stranger and graphical user interfaces look ugly when you're alone.