wavetomars
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I don’t have a great point of comparison (I was previously using an inexpensive optical to RCA converter to get a signal into my old receiver), but as far as subjective opinions go, I quite like the sound of the DAC in the Wiim Ultra.
I am primarily listening to music via HDMI ARC connect to an LG C1 that is in turn connected to an Apple TV to stream Apple Music. I recently upgraded my speakers from gen 1 Andrew Jones Pioneer towers to a set of Focal Aria 936s. As part of that transition, I purchased the Wiim Ultra, and also have a Buckeye Hypex amp on order (in the meantime, I’m using an older Harman Kardon HK3375 receiver for amplification).
Honestly, it sounds great to me already! I don’t find the sound lacking detail, clarity, soundstage, or musicality. I know this might be a bit of a faux pas in the audiophile world, but I have enjoyed the “Acoustic” and “Rock” EQ settings (I know a lot of folks prefer a more neutral sound).
I tried room correction but wasn’t a fan of the sound at all.
I’ve also used the Line In to listen to records (Project Debut Carbon, Ortofon Blue, connected to a Project tube phono stage). I assume the DAC doesn’t come into play here since we’re dealing with analog signals (?) but I had no issues with the sound quality there. Haven’t tried the built in phono preamp (I’m just kind of assuming that my separate one will be better).
Happy to answer any questions that folks have!
I am primarily listening to music via HDMI ARC connect to an LG C1 that is in turn connected to an Apple TV to stream Apple Music. I recently upgraded my speakers from gen 1 Andrew Jones Pioneer towers to a set of Focal Aria 936s. As part of that transition, I purchased the Wiim Ultra, and also have a Buckeye Hypex amp on order (in the meantime, I’m using an older Harman Kardon HK3375 receiver for amplification).
Honestly, it sounds great to me already! I don’t find the sound lacking detail, clarity, soundstage, or musicality. I know this might be a bit of a faux pas in the audiophile world, but I have enjoyed the “Acoustic” and “Rock” EQ settings (I know a lot of folks prefer a more neutral sound).
I tried room correction but wasn’t a fan of the sound at all.
I’ve also used the Line In to listen to records (Project Debut Carbon, Ortofon Blue, connected to a Project tube phono stage). I assume the DAC doesn’t come into play here since we’re dealing with analog signals (?) but I had no issues with the sound quality there. Haven’t tried the built in phono preamp (I’m just kind of assuming that my separate one will be better).
Happy to answer any questions that folks have!