Getting the WiiM PP to use its preamp??

[Kirpo]

Hey,
How do I get the WiiM to use own preamp?
Does it automatically identify that it needs to?
Peter.

 

[Mr Ee]

Hey,
How do I get the WiiM to use own preamp?
Does it automatically identify that it needs to?
Peter.

Perhaps describe your setup / how you think you want to use it.
But basically, turn off fixed volume output and control the volume from the app / remote.

 

[Kirpo]

Hello Mr Ee,
Thankyou for your response.

My current system consists of…
- WiiM Pro Plus.
- Cambridge Audio 100w/c integrated amp, around 15 years old.
- Focal Aria 936 towers.
- Marantz CD5005 CD player.

I’m considering updating my amp to a Hypex nCore 242MP D class amp.

By the way, how and where do I turn off fixed volume output?

 

[Mr Ee]

how and where do I turn off fixed volume output?

In the wiim app, in the Device screen, you should have a volume bar for your plus.
If fixed volume is on it will be a full, dull grey line showing 100 that cannot be adjusted.
Press the cog icon next to it to get to the device settings.
I suggest looking in all the menu options in there to see what's available.
In the Sound section, within Audio Settings, there's a Fixed Volume Output toggle.

 

[Kirpo]

Thankyou Mr Ee,
Can you help me with this one please…
- If I use the preamp in the WiiM am I able to use the DAC as well?

 

[Mr Ee]

Thankyou Mr Ee,
Can you help me with this one please…
- If I use the preamp in the WiiM am I able to use the DAC as well?

Yes.

 

[Kirpo]

Thank you.

 

[Kirpo]

That’s interesting Mr Ee, I’m seeing in forums where a DAC between the WiiM and the preamp/power amp is being recommended.
Why would this be so?

 

[Mr Ee]

They might prefer their dac to the one in the wiim, although the pro plus's dac stage is, by many accounts, quite respectable. Not got a Plus myself to comment directly.
Their dac might have XLR outputs, which some insist on, or might require due to their amp's inputs.
Their dacs might have a headphone output.
They might think that a cheap streamer's dac can't be any good.
And probably many other reasons too.

 

[Kirpo]

Thankyou Mr Ee,

You must be getting tired of me posting.

I really appreciate your help.

Have a super day.
Peter