StreamingDanes
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Hello Wiim Family. New to Wiim, but not new to streaming, however the Wiim Pro Plus has given me almost too many options to consider so I would greatly appreciate advice on best connections for best SQ from my current configuration. I feel like I am creating more potential connection issues than I should be.
Previously, before installing the Wiim Pro Plus, I streaming music via HEOS to both my inside 5.1 Def Tech Speakers and also OUT via Zone 2 to Russound Amp, then to Niles. I recently removed Russound Amp & added the Crown XLS Amp and added Wiim Pro Plus yesterday. June 27th.
Current Equipment and Configuration:
Equipment:
Denon AVR-X2700H
5.1 Def Tech Theater Speakers (Family Room)
Samsung QN55QN85 Smart TV
Wiim Pro Plus
Crown XLS 1002 350 Watt Amplifier
Niles SVL-4 Speaker Selector (Passive) 4 Zones.
Configuration (As on June 27, 2025)
Wiim Pro Plus RCA OUT to Denon AVR RCA IN (CD Input)
Wiim Pro Plus Optical IN from Samsung TV
Wiim Pro Plus Optical OUT to Denon AVR Optical IN (TV Audio Input)
Denon AVR RCA Zone-2 OUT to Crown XLS 1002 RCA IN
Crown XLS 1002 OUT Binding Posts to Niles Amplifier IN
So what's the issue? This all works. I streamed TIDAL, Amazon, Spotify & Pandora (192) to both the 5.1 Theater System and also to Zone-2 and everything worked.
HOWEVER, not sure if it's the Denon AVR converting or overriding the Wiim Pro Plus DAC or some other anomaly, but the music just did not seem to have "presence" and the deeper sound as before.
Main Question: Should I remove RCA OUT to Denon AVR and instead use OPTICAL OUT to Denon AVR? I could then take RCA OUT from Wiim Pro and connect directly to the Crown XLS Amplifier. By doing this I would assume that the Wiim Pro Plus takes the Stream Signal (once) and then supplies my Amp the feed without other conversions. I'm assuming that by having OPTICAL OUT to Denon AVR, I could still stream music to my 5.1 System in the Family Room. I would lose Zone-2 OUT to Amp since the RCA IN input was already being used.
Secondary Idea/Question: Should I ONLY output OPTICAL OUT from Wiim Pro Plus to Denon AVR OPTICAL IN and then use same Analog Out via RCA connectors to my Crown XLS Amp? I am ok losing the Samsung TV connection since the Samsung is already connected to the Denon AVR via e-ARC.
I'm sorry this was a lot to read, however I wanted anyone reading this with experience to know exactly how I have this currently configured.
Thanks in advance for reading and any advice or suggestions. Images attached.
Michael
Previously, before installing the Wiim Pro Plus, I streaming music via HEOS to both my inside 5.1 Def Tech Speakers and also OUT via Zone 2 to Russound Amp, then to Niles. I recently removed Russound Amp & added the Crown XLS Amp and added Wiim Pro Plus yesterday. June 27th.
Current Equipment and Configuration:
Equipment:
Denon AVR-X2700H
5.1 Def Tech Theater Speakers (Family Room)
Samsung QN55QN85 Smart TV
Wiim Pro Plus
Crown XLS 1002 350 Watt Amplifier
Niles SVL-4 Speaker Selector (Passive) 4 Zones.
Configuration (As on June 27, 2025)
Wiim Pro Plus RCA OUT to Denon AVR RCA IN (CD Input)
Wiim Pro Plus Optical IN from Samsung TV
Wiim Pro Plus Optical OUT to Denon AVR Optical IN (TV Audio Input)
Denon AVR RCA Zone-2 OUT to Crown XLS 1002 RCA IN
Crown XLS 1002 OUT Binding Posts to Niles Amplifier IN
So what's the issue? This all works. I streamed TIDAL, Amazon, Spotify & Pandora (192) to both the 5.1 Theater System and also to Zone-2 and everything worked.
HOWEVER, not sure if it's the Denon AVR converting or overriding the Wiim Pro Plus DAC or some other anomaly, but the music just did not seem to have "presence" and the deeper sound as before.
Main Question: Should I remove RCA OUT to Denon AVR and instead use OPTICAL OUT to Denon AVR? I could then take RCA OUT from Wiim Pro and connect directly to the Crown XLS Amplifier. By doing this I would assume that the Wiim Pro Plus takes the Stream Signal (once) and then supplies my Amp the feed without other conversions. I'm assuming that by having OPTICAL OUT to Denon AVR, I could still stream music to my 5.1 System in the Family Room. I would lose Zone-2 OUT to Amp since the RCA IN input was already being used.
Secondary Idea/Question: Should I ONLY output OPTICAL OUT from Wiim Pro Plus to Denon AVR OPTICAL IN and then use same Analog Out via RCA connectors to my Crown XLS Amp? I am ok losing the Samsung TV connection since the Samsung is already connected to the Denon AVR via e-ARC.
I'm sorry this was a lot to read, however I wanted anyone reading this with experience to know exactly how I have this currently configured.
Thanks in advance for reading and any advice or suggestions. Images attached.
Michael
