Getting the WiiM PP to use its preamp??
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Mr Ee
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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.
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?
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
Major Contributor
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.
Mr Ee
Major Contributor
Yes.
Mr Ee
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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.
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.
Hey Mr Ee,
How do I configure the WiiM to act as a preamp and a DAC?
slartibartfast
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Read comment #4 in this thread.
OK here's what you need to do to use the WiiM as a preamp with your gear. The 740A does not have the ability to bypass its internal preamp and be used only as a power amplifier so you will still be passing the WiiM output through the 740A preamp.
Once you have confirmed that your setup is working, you can confirm the CD player connection. Pop a CD into the Marantz. Hit play on the Marantz. In the WiiM App, select Optical Input to select the CD player. You should hear the CD through your speakers.
- Set the volume level on the 740A to approximately 25%.
- In the WiiM App, turn off the fixed volume level on the WiiM.
- In the WiiM App, turn the volume level all the way down.
- Turn off or unplug your WIiM.
- Connect your Marantz CD player to the SPDIF IN of your WiiM using the WiiM supplied digital optical cable.
- Connect the WiiM LINE OUT to one of the inputs (1-5) on your Cambridge Audio amplifier using the WiiM supplied RCA cable.
- In the WiiM App, under the Device then gear icon, set the Audio Output in the WiiM device settings to Line Out.
- On the Marantz CD player, change the output to digital. https://manuals.marantz.com/CD5005/EU/EN/YRWWSYloumwjaq.php#GGADMLofpisxzc
Once you have confirmed that your setup is working, you can confirm the CD player connection. Pop a CD into the Marantz. Hit play on the Marantz. In the WiiM App, select Optical Input to select the CD player. You should hear the CD through your speakers.
Here's an example. Note the jumpers on the bottom middle (MAIN IN to PRE OUT). They connect the premap section of the integrated to the power amp. With this the unit can be used as a preamp, power amp, or integrated amplifier.
The 740A does not have this capability.
WOW!!
Thankyou you so much double, I’ll give it a shot tomorrow.
It’s 11:45pm here in Perth, Western Australia and I’m off to bed, thanks again mate I’ll let you know how I go
The WiiM preamp is always engaged for its inputs and streams. If you follow my instructions then the WiiM preamp will be engaged for all streams sent to the WiiM and for the Marantz CD player which will be connected through the WiiM.
If you leave the Marantz CD player connected to one of the inputs of the 740A, then you will not have the WiiM preamp engaged for the Marantz CD player.
In all cases you will also have the preamp of the740A engaged. There is no way to bypass it.
