Philip_SWE
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Hi there folks,
I've currently an Argon Audio streamer that I use for Spotify Connect, however it doesn't support lossless streaming, (or at least my older M2 mk2 version doesn't). Curiosity is getting the better of me and I'm looking at replacements that are able to stream lossless.
I use the Argon in the digital domain and process the output in an Aune x8 DAC into a Yamaha A-S1200 integrated amp. I'd like to keep the amp as an integrated as I've also use a CD player attached to it.
I assume I can run the WiiM Ultra in exactly the same way as the Argon and in the process I get lossless and a larger display for cover art. That's already quite a big win.
So to my questions:
Can I run the Ultra with its own onboard DAC, disable the volume control/pre-amp and use my Yamaha as-is? (box reduction by removing the X8 and power supply would be a bonus if the sound as "as good").
Can I use the Ultra with the Yamaha and run my sub (Rel T5) direct from Ultra?
Can I run the Ultra with the Yamaha and take advantage of the room correction?
I've currently an Argon Audio streamer that I use for Spotify Connect, however it doesn't support lossless streaming, (or at least my older M2 mk2 version doesn't). Curiosity is getting the better of me and I'm looking at replacements that are able to stream lossless.
I use the Argon in the digital domain and process the output in an Aune x8 DAC into a Yamaha A-S1200 integrated amp. I'd like to keep the amp as an integrated as I've also use a CD player attached to it.
I assume I can run the WiiM Ultra in exactly the same way as the Argon and in the process I get lossless and a larger display for cover art. That's already quite a big win.
So to my questions:
Can I run the Ultra with its own onboard DAC, disable the volume control/pre-amp and use my Yamaha as-is? (box reduction by removing the X8 and power supply would be a bonus if the sound as "as good").
Can I use the Ultra with the Yamaha and run my sub (Rel T5) direct from Ultra?
Can I run the Ultra with the Yamaha and take advantage of the room correction?