New Wiim of my dreams :)

[MacPi]

I dream of a new version of a small player similar to the Wiim Pro, but with some more "audiophile" features. It could be a pure transport without a DAC. It would have femto oscillators, galvanic isolation for a good USB output, a small basic display (here "borrowed" from Denon, simple and functional - a monochrome OLED, no need to show the covers). It could also have a slot for M.2 drives, which are very small and easy to implement in such a device. It would be a killer among similar devices

 

[castalla]

I dream of a new version of a small player similar to the Wiim Pro, but with some more "audiophile" features. It could be a pure transport without a DAC. It would have femto oscillators, galvanic isolation for a good USB output, a small basic display (here "borrowed" from Denon, simple and functional - a monochrome OLED, no need to show the covers). It could also have a slot for M.2 drives, which are very small and easy to implement in such a device. It would be a killer among similar devices

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Screens showing cover art are becoming the de facto format for audio streamers. Your device looks outdated already

 

[Burnside]

Your device looks outdated already

Calling it “classic edition” gets round that

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Screens showing cover art are becoming the de facto format for audio streamers. Your device looks outdated already

Fit a single RCA composite video output to connect an optional monitor if artwork is required.

 

[dudu]

Fit a single RCA composite video output to connect an optional monitor if artwork is required.

No need for a display at all.
Transport with M.2 and exzellent usb out combined with the features of the WiiM Home app is my very personal dream.

 

[MacPi]

Your device looks outdated already

Tell that to the Lumin owners.
Here model P1, 10 999,00 €

 

[slartibartfast]

Tell that to the Lumin owners.
Here model P1, 10 999,00 €

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Looks like a step to help you get in the bath.

 

[castalla]

Well, what can you expect other than a tiny lcd screen when all you've paid is a measly £10000?

 

[claudia.bailey]

Calling it “classic edition” gets round that

As a person who has a Wiim ultra and also an Eversolo DMP-a6. I simply couldn't go back to that type of screen anymore. I have been spoiled, and to me, it just looks old. Plus all the extras on both of these machines, they are like Swiss Army Knives.

 

[MacPi]

I simply couldn't go back to that type of screen anymore

I don't need the album cover, though — not much of it is visible even on the larger Eversolo screen. I'd like to have just the basic information in a readable version: title, time (also in a time-bar format), volume, and maybe bitrate. I've always loved simple displays like the Denon's; I don't need anything more, and I don't mind that they're outdated. I still miss such an optimal display in the Wiim Ultra; I made a graphical suggestion in another thread. It's been improved somewhat, but the Wiim display remains rather inefficient, as if it were intended for a desktop device. Meanwhile, many users have it in their hi-fi system and usually view it from a distance of 2-3 meters.

 

[dudu]

I don't need the album cover, though — not much of it is visible even on the larger Eversolo screen. I'd like to have just the basic information in a readable version: title, time (also in a time-bar format), volume, and maybe bitrate. ... Meanwhile, many users have it in their hi-fi system and usually view it from a distance of 2-3 meters.

I think you would like the displays of Linn devices too.

 

[MacPi]

I think you would like the displays of Linn devices too.

...or expensive and exclusive 4000 USD flagship streamer by McIntosh

 

[dtc]

And then there is a real screen - Hifi Rose

 

[castalla]

Years ago, Sonos had a brilliant controller (with stand)



Somehow they got the size & format just right (unlike smartphones which are too narrow & elongated, and tablets which are unwieldly slabs). The interface was elegant. It was a pleasure to use.

Sadly, this cr200 was too expensive, suffered from a component defect & ultimately was killed off by the infamous Sonos app update (which almost killed the company).

I suspect these newer android based displays could promote endless twiddling & musical doom scrolling rather than providing an ergonomically designed experience for the user

 

[Trowbridge]

I don't need the album cover, though — not much of it is visible even on the larger Eversolo screen. I'd like to have just the basic information in a readable version: title, time (also in a time-bar format), volume, and maybe bitrate. I've always loved simple displays like the Denon's; I don't need anything more, and I don't mind that they're outdated. I still miss such an optimal display in the Wiim Ultra; I made a graphical suggestion in another thread. It's been improved somewhat, but the Wiim display remains rather inefficient, as if it were intended for a desktop device. Meanwhile, many users have it in their hi-fi system and usually view it from a distance of 2-3 meters.View attachment 24888

When people say the screen is insufficient. For me where I sit in my flat it's very visible even though it's not on my desk. I like album artwork because wrongly or rightly it makes me feel more in touch with my music and not that I am just using a streaming machine. Although I have CDs and vinyl. I get totally if that not what you need and want. But I simply can go backwards.

 

[adias]

I dream of a new version of a small player similar to the Wiim Pro, but with some more "audiophile" features. It could be a pure transport without a DAC. It would have femto oscillators, galvanic isolation for a good USB output, a small basic display (here "borrowed" from Denon, simple and functional - a monochrome OLED, no need to show the covers). It could also have a slot for M.2 drives, which are very small and easy to implement in such a device. It would be a killer among similar devices

Do that without screen - less noise.

 

[Machiavelli]

Do that without screen - less noise.

for a lot of people this means less fun.

 

[dudu]

for a lot of people this means less fun.

For me listening to music (and not the gear) means pleasure.

 

[Wiimer]

For me listening to music (and not the gear) means pleasure.

Does that mean you always close your eyes when listening to music?
I also like to listen to music while looking at the speakers, screen, or my phone

 

[castalla]

Do that without screen - less noise.

Which the average listener is almost certainly not going to hear in real life