How to skip wiim ultra digital domain

[hgo58]

it just shows that it significantly degrades the incoming signal...more than any other solution...that's all

That is for the Pro. A bit more noisy than a high-end ADC but still below what is audible. The Ultra using a PCM1863 has better measurements than that.

PCM1863 data sheet, product information and support | TI.com

TI’s PCM1863 is a 110dB 2-Channel Software-Controlled Audio ADC With Universal Front End. Find parameters, ordering and quality information

www.ti.com

 

[canard]

That is for the Pro. A bit more noisy than a high-end ADC but still below what is audible. The Ultra using a PCM1863 has better measurements than that.

PCM1863 data sheet, product information and support | TI.com

TI’s PCM1863 is a 110dB 2-Channel Software-Controlled Audio ADC With Universal Front End. Find parameters, ordering and quality information

www.ti.com

WiiM Ultra Streamer Preamp Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Ultra network streamer, DAC, phono stage and preamplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $329. Physical attribute are modern and attractive enough. Alas, I can't say the same thing about the graphical interface. Icons seem...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Valentino]

@canard The sinad for the Ultra line input is 85 dB. It will not interfere with the output of a good phono amplifier, and it’s not worse than a Parks Audio Waxwing.

 

[canard]

@canard The sinad for the Ultra line input is 85 dB. It will not interfere with the output of a good phono amplifier, and it’s not worse than a Parks Audio Waxwing.

85* in lineinput is really weak, very weak, (and explains the very limited results in mm mc... moreover still today, since the release we do not have more information on the phono input like capacitance and impedance etc..)

 

[Burnside]

Ok .We can maybe agree to disagree?
You don't seem to look at facts anyway.

It’s ok, we know @canard just likes to be the curmudgeon on the sidelines. We’re used to it

 

[canard]

It’s ok, we know @canard just likes to be the curmudgeon on the sidelines. We’re used to it

""we're going to say that""""
sound cards ,15/20years before, and their ADCs, even in the general public (at like 30 dollars second-hand now) were already doing sinads at better than -98/-101db at 1k etc etc...
sorry...
;-)
but "as a supplement" it will certainly do the trick..... ;-)

 

[DoubleTap]

Is an analogue crossover in a preamp too much to ask?

For $329, yes.

My Integrated Amplifier has this feature (analog bass management) but I switched to the Wiim sub out for the timing correction and flexibility and now just run the it as a basic power amplifier.

I saw an analog crossover on facebook the other day:

 

[davidelp]

What integrated amp do you have?