Power supply voltage range

[Ruy]

Hi,

I'm returning from vacations and will connect my new Pro+ for the first time.

Issue : I don't have no more available plugs on my system distribution bar, so I'm thinking to use 6 volt dry motorcycle battery for powering the Wiim.

I'm aware that this type of battery can be 6.3 Volts right after charging, as slightly less than 5 Volts after long use without charging.

I still use a Power Bank on the Wiim Mini, but disliking the need of frequent recharge need (more often with the Pro+, I believe).

Wiim states 5v/1,5A.
Per my experience with other brands of devices (streamers and dac's) , there are always a range of acceptable Voltages without compromising the correct operation, neither degrade the electronics over time.

Do somebody has experience with different voltages on Wiim? Or acceptable voltage ranges?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ruy]

Hi,


Do anybody know what is the voltage range acceptable for the Wiim pro / or plus?

E.g. Is 4,8V too low? 6V too much?

Thanks

 

[tgf427]

I have been using an LPS which outputs 5.3V to power a Wiim Pro for over a year. No problem.
Rob Watts warns of feeding the Chord Qutest higher voltage than 5.3V.
The manufacturer of a small DDC i have warns about using higher voltage than 5.3V as well.
Paul McGowan of PS Audio stated in a video that their electronics have 15% acceptable voltage range.
I allso tried to power a 6V DAC with 5V. It did not turn on.
An Ifi Zen Sream will accept 9-15V
Imo 6V for the Wiim PRO is probably to high, but who knows?
Take one for the team and try it out.