Recording audio with the WiiM Ultra

[QuarryHunslet]

Phono pre-amps with built in USB out for recording.

There are quite a few around but the vast majority are low end as far as the ADC is concerned and only capable of 16/48. Why is this? Part of it is to do with drivers (or lack of them to be precise). Devices that only operate up to 16/48 don't need drivers to operate with Windows, Linux or Mac.

Thngs like the NAD PP4 are limited to 16/48 but unlike many others the NAD does have a gain control.

I did find one Phono pre-amp that includes USB Audio Class 2 circuitry (24/192) but it isn't seemingly available in UK - https://www.korg.com/us/products/audio/ds_dac_10r/

If anyone knows of any other device then I'd be interested to know about it.

I have one of these.

Rega | Fono Mini A2D Phono Pre-amplifier with USB Interface

A high-quality phono pre-amplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of a USB interface allows you to transfer vinyl to your PC. Audio hi-fi made in England.

www.rega.co.uk

 

[d6jg]

I have one of these.

Rega | Fono Mini A2D Phono Pre-amplifier with USB Interface

A high-quality phono pre-amplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of a USB interface allows you to transfer vinyl to your PC. Audio hi-fi made in England.

www.rega.co.uk

Also 16/48

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Also 16/48

It does have the level control on the front though.

 

[AlPo]

One might try Toslink to USB converter to get the digital signal out of Ultra into a DAW (computer audio). Like this one

Hifime SPDIF Optical to USB converter, record DAT/minidisc to computer

The UR23 accepts SPDIF optical sources and transfer this to USB. Suitable to record DAT tapes, minidisc or other digital source to a computer.

hifimediy.com

 

[d6jg]

I have just this second looked at that.
@cc_rider has suggested one of these (24/192) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cubilux-UC...12-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

 

[574stereo]

Being able to set the Optical output as a fixed level 'recording out' would be great. I have an RME interface with optical in...

 

[d6jg]

Being able to set the Optical output as a fixed level 'recording out' would be great. I have an RME interface with optical in...

That’s surely simply too dangerous. WiiM won’t want complaints about blown speakers.

 

[574stereo]

That’s surely simply too dangerous. WiiM won’t want complaints about blown speakers.

It’s already an option? Just not at the same time as a variable output from another connection

 

[d6jg]

In my quest for a Phono preamp with 24/192 USB out I came across this today. Anyone used one?

Furutech ADL GT40a USB DAC + Phono Stage + Headphone Amp

Furuetch ADL GT40 DAC and phono stage with MM and MC

www.mcru.co.uk

 

[d6jg]

It’s already an option? Just not at the same time as a variable output from another connection

You are of course correct. I was being dense. I even have my Mini set to fixed output over optical!!