Simple streamer

[ilovesound]

I love my WiiM pro and came close to pulling the trigger on the Ultra but the more I though about it the more it just made wish WiiM made a pure streamer with larger screen and nothing more then cox, optical and maybe I2S out. The WiiM Ultra is very nice but maybe in the future they can just make device for us that want a good looking well priced addition to add to our other components. I would think production cost wouldn't be much more than the Ultra, bigger nicer screen and I2S but the removal of everything else basically. This is my dream WiiM product. I can't be the only one that would like something like this.

 

[sleepysurf]

If it had the larger screen, but still included the DAC/analog output (for those with active speakers) it would be the ultimate Squeezebox Touch replacement! I just replaced my SB Touch with an Ultra, but pairing with a Topping E70 Velvet DAC, as I prefer that AKM chip over the ESS.

 

[harkpabst]

And don't forget XLR outputs. And maybe remove the screen to reduce noise to make it more pure and simple.

 

[ilovesound]

I would be fine with leaving a DAC in for those that want it, give me I2S though. I can see that selling better cause it's a wider audience while still being simple. I have a Denafrips 12th-1 DAC. It's good to my ears and I just want to use that. This shouldn't be an amp or a pre amp or anything like that. Personally I still want a larger screen on it 5"-7", to see it around the room. I don't like needing my TV on to see the album art and who's playing. And there's many devices that screens are on and noise doesn't seem to be an issue. I know it's way more money but I'm just saying I haven't heard anyone saying they'd like their HiFi Rose better if it didn't have a screen causing noise.

XLR would be nice as well for people.