The competition doesn't sleep

[Wiimer]

This is my experience as well.

Most people I know (who aren't into audio) just use TV / laptop / BT speakers, and earbuds.

People who own soundbars, smart speakers, or over-ear headphones are seen as audio enthusiasts by most.

People who even know what a streamer does seem to be a very small minority among the general population.

This forum is not representative of the general population.

Statistics indicate that 50% of all households in North America own a soundbar.
(I don't know if that's true or not..)

 

[Dude]

Yeah,
Therefore, even if Yamaha releases a successor to the WXC-50, I can't see how it could compete on equal footing with streamers like the WiiM in terms of functionality (and likely sound quality as well).

The WX series kind of was but, needed updating. Pretty much that simple. Yamaha has suddenly hit a wall in this specific kind of component.

 

[Aquaman]

An Amp Ultra with a Hypex module.

sonoro AMPLIFIER - sonoro

sonoro.com

… and at three times the price.

 

[Shotgun Rico]

Of course not, we're freakin' elite, dammit!

-Ed

Legends in our own minds lol