You set the volume to the highest setting on the integrated amplifier, and then you can use the Wiim App to control the volume. I've got an Emotiva TA-100, and I set the volume to the max, and I use my Wiim Pro + the app to control the volume. I also leave the TA-100 on all the time.
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I think you missed my posts explaining how this can be easily avoided.
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Another video.
A bit of the same-old-same-old, but it's the first time I've seen BBC Radio on the display, or showing how streaming radio would look.
A bit of the same-old-same-old, but it's the first time I've seen BBC Radio on the display, or showing how streaming radio would look.
I’ve been looking for several years for a preamp I could control from an ap. Having a non-phone remote with a mute button is gravy. Having a volume control on the case front is double gravy. Having input volume controls on the power amp means the digital preamp can’t accidentally fry anything. And, as others have pointed out you can but a passive volume control that goes between preamp and amp.
I have, by the way, had a power amp, a Citation 16, lose its filter caps. I don’t think it sent full power to the speakers, but it was loud. There is no way to guarantee, 100 percent, that you will never have a catastrophic failure.
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Again, the only way to be 100% sure is to turn the pre amp/Ultra on first, turn the volume on that right down. Make sure no music is playing. Then, and only then, turn the amp on. Again, turn right down.
Start playing music and slowly wind the volume up from 0 on the pre/Ultra.
It’s the only way to be sure. Either that or nuke it from space.
Start playing music and slowly wind the volume up from 0 on the pre/Ultra.
It’s the only way to be sure. Either that or nuke it from space.
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Haha, good answers!
I think I'm going for this combo: The Wiim Ultra and the IOM Ncore v250a. The stereo amplifier is based on a Hypex Ncore 250 watt stereo module with passive (non digital) volume control. The dimensions on the Ultra and the IOM Ncore is almost identical which makes a nice pair on my slim shelf in the living room. I'm just hoping they will match up nicely and give me quality sound in a small size. My speakers are Elac Solano BS283 and subwoofer SVS SB 2000 Pro. 
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I think I'm going for this combo: The Wiim Ultra and the IOM Ncore v250a. The stereo amplifier is based on a Hypex Ncore 250 watt stereo module with passive (non digital) volume control. The dimensions on the Ultra and the IOM Ncore is almost identical which makes a nice pair on my slim shelf in the living room. I'm just hoping they will match up nicely and give me quality sound in a small size. My speakers are Elac Solano BS283 and subwoofer SVS SB 2000 Pro.
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Stereo amplifier based on a Ncore 250 watt stereo module with passive volume control available in balanced (XLR) and unbalanced versions. By controlling the volume via a real (non-software) knob you can prevent driving your speakers at maximum power by accident. For volume control we use an Alps...
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Nice speakers and sub....! Not sure about the amp!Haha, good answers!IOM v250 - IOM
Stereo amplifier based on a Ncore 250 watt stereo module with passive volume control available in balanced (XLR) and unbalanced versions. By controlling the volume via a real (non-software) knob you can prevent driving your speakers at maximum power by accident. For volume control we use an Alps...
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He is! Isn't that ok?
It is a good amp:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...d-measurements-of-iom-ncore-pro-pwr-amp.8979/
I will also pair the Ultra with an NC252MP-based amp. I pre-ordered the Ultra yesterday from:
https://wiim-audio.de/
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Totally unknown brand, reliability etc...
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It's a Hypex module, fairly well known.
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My issue was not about the quality of an amp I do not know. My problem is always lack of respect for someones decisions. This know-it-better attitude...
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He has not bought them...He is thinking of buying these components.
There is no "brand" associated with the Hypex Ncore modules. It's a module that, in this case IOM, simply puts in a box without altering it. There are several other who makes the same thing. Buckeye, Audiophonics, VTV, Apollon Audio etc. Technically, a Hypex Ncore module is vastly superior to any class A and A/B amplifier and the price is much more affordable. I haven't heard one yet though but since I need a really small amplifier on my slim shelf this is the only way to go for me.
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This is totally nonsense and shows a lack of experience, with all respect my most likely young friend
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Quite sure I know the next step 
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Elac solano is 4 ohms . I am not sure the box is the only differentiator . NAD also uses hypex or purify
This is from the asr review @pewe
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