It's unlikely. Given the cost of implementing a proper low noise linear power supply - it's not feasible to fit that into a device that is priced the way an ultra is.
This video is, among other HW details of the WiiM Ultra, talking about the power supply. Have a look.
So do you suggest that I rather stay with Wiim Pro with Allo Shanti rather than upgrading to Wiim Ultra. Keep in mind that I won't be using the DAC or ADC in the Wiim.It's unlikely. Given the cost of implementing a proper low noise linear power supply - it's not feasible to fit that into a device that is priced the way an ultra is.
Even a good low noise SMPS would be difficult to include given the cost constraints.
This is why I prefer electronics that use external power supplies because it allows you to "upgrade" without modding the device + looking warranty etc. Like many of the OG bluesound node users did!!
Was there a feature available from the ultra that you wanted over the pro?
No, not really except the hdmi arc input and I don't even know if that would make a real difference over the optical input.
Are you able to buy it from Amazon? That way you could send it back if it makes no difference to you.
No, I am in India. We do not have a return policy.
I don't think it's bad at all. You don't get such measurement data on the analog outputs with a bad power supply. What I haven't seen is what the thing puts back on the grid, but there's compliances to meet there.
In which case maybe it is better to stick with what you have, especially as you are already using an external DAC.
that's what i would do in your situation. but you could still use the Ultra somehow in your multiroom setup? or media centre hub - near your TV like many others do...
Listening to music is a very subjective experience, and if you think that makes it better then it does for you. The cable looks nice, and that matters too, but I fail to understand how, unless all the wiring back to the power station is all rhodiumed, siliconed and silvered, how it could improve how your equipment works.There are two other threads here, regarding changing the power cable for the wiim ultra. There are Lot's of silly comments on them but a few others have found an upgrade of the power chord has provided a better sound in their system. Even adding a couple of ferrite cores to the bundled cable can provide an improvement.
This is the one that I use. I prefer this as it doesn't have a massive plug that gets in the way of the other ports.
MCRU Audiophile Mains Lead for WiiM Amplifier
MCRU Audiophile Mains Lead for WiiM Amplifier in stock at MCRUwww.mcru.co.uk
