No need to think about the DACs in the Pro Plus and Ultra. They’re that good. Their ADCs are regrettably not of the same quality so if you’re a audiophool like I am you look for something better, even if it’s just for your 52 years old turntable.
Why make things more complicated then? 
If you like the sound with the WiiM Pro Plus and EQ applied better than without it, that's all that counts. No matter what others have experienced.
Few people will by a Pro Plus just to put it between a phono pre and an integrated amplifier.
Oh, by the way: The WiiM Ultra sports a better ADC than the WiiM Pro Plus.
If you like the sound with the WiiM Pro Plus and EQ applied better than without it, that's all that counts. No matter what others have experienced. Few people will by a Pro Plus just to put it between a phono pre and an integrated amplifier.
Oh, by the way: The WiiM Ultra sports a better ADC than the WiiM Pro Plus.
it seems of the same ilk.... not much difference...Oh, by the way: The WiiM Ultra sports a better ADC than the WiiM Pro Plus.
rather indigent
;-)
as usual it doesn't do everything...the proof.It's the better chip ...
I adjust the Wiim DSP to my liking ( 69 year old ears
I see. RIAA by ear. A real time re-mastering of sorts.
Right, I bought the Wiim to stream but this possibility of connecting my turntable intrigued me with the eq and volume with the remote, so here I am trying figure out if it’s worth it.Why make things more complicated then?
Few people will by a Pro Plus just to put it between a phono pre and an integrated amplifier.
Oh, by the way: The WiiM Ultra sports a better ADC than the WiiM Pro Plus.
The only disappointment I guess is the ADC Issue-oh well
How is it a proof? Who made the final assessment that the Ultra's line input is no better than that of the Pro Plus?
Just in case you thought this rabbit hole might not be deep enough to absorb you completely ... you could use an external ADC as well as an external DAC with your Pro Plus, of course.
PocketADC
The miniDSP Pocket ADC is an extremely compact high-resolution A/D (analog-to-digital) convertor that accepts a stereo analog input on single-ended (RCA) connectors and converts it to SPDIF coaxial and TOSLINK optical digital outputs. This pocket size converter supports high sample rate and...
if the quality and seriousness of the engineering is confirmed...will be a nice option to put the wiim with digital input...
(which seems to be possible at a low price...)
;-)
This is just one current example.
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He is using a phono preamp isn't he?I see. RIAA by ear. A real time re-mastering of sorts.
Thank you for the info, probably a dumb question, but can a high quality ADC actually upconvert an analog audio signal?Just in case you thought this rabbit hole might not be deep enough to absorb you completely ... you could use an external ADC as well as an external DAC with your Pro Plus, of course.
PocketADC
The miniDSP Pocket ADC is an extremely compact high-resolution A/D (analog-to-digital) convertor that accepts a stereo analog input on single-ended (RCA) connectors and converts it to SPDIF coaxial and TOSLINK optical digital outputs. This pocket size converter supports high sample rate and...www.minidsp.com
if the quality and seriousness of the engineering is confirmed...will be a nice option to put the wiim with digital input...
(which seems to be possible at a low price...)
;-)
This is just one current example.
I’m thinking of how photo and video upconversion works.
Doesn’t seem to be what was proposed. Direct cartridge leads into line level input of WiiM Pro Plus…
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There was this
Post in thread 'Phono sound quality with Pro Plus?' https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/phono-sound-quality-with-pro-plus.6432/post-108865
I’m using a phono preamp (MC cartridge) into the line of the Pro Plus
Yes, with a MC Denon103 cart
I don't notice any difference, but I am not critically listening in this situation either. Certainly good enough.
Thanks, It’s good to get some feedback about this
I use MC cart AT33PTG/II > Cambridge Alva Duo > WiiM Ultra line In.
I’d like that little MiniDSP between the Cambridge and Optical In though. Piece of mind, huh?
I’d like that little MiniDSP between the Cambridge and Optical In though. Piece of mind, huh?
It's relatively cheap to try.
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