USB Digital Out
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Yes. The WiiM Ultra is scheduled to be released next year.
WiiM Ultra
Updated on 5/25/2024 Check out this fuller thread about our official announcement of the WiiM Ultra - https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/meet-wiim-ultra-the-digital-hub-for-your-music.3487/ Updated on 4/19/2024 Hi Team, We're excited to give you a sneak peek at the WiiM Ultra, your future...
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And WiiM amp is considering adding a USB output in the update.
TQVM for the info.Yes. The WiiM Ultra is scheduled to be released next year.
WiiM Ultra
Updated on 5/25/2024 Check out this fuller thread about our official announcement of the WiiM Ultra - https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/meet-wiim-ultra-the-digital-hub-for-your-music.3487/ Updated on 4/19/2024 Hi Team, We're excited to give you a sneak peek at the WiiM Ultra, your future...
And WiiM amp is considering adding a USB output in the update.
obertransae
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what is the easiest solution to get from the wiim amp pro to a fosi za3 via the usb digital out. can you list the cheapest cables and components on amazon.de?
thank you very much
thank you very much
I guess you’d need a DAC with usb in and balanced XLR or RCA outputs, although that seems a very convoluted string of gear - a digital amp to a DAC into another digital amp? Do you think the fosi za3 is a better amp than the Amp Pro?
You might want to compare the ASR reviews of the WiiM Amp Pro and the ZA3.
WiiM Amp Pro Streaming Stereo Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Amp Pro networked streaming stereo class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $379. The package is minimalistic in nature and matches the "non-pro" version of the amplifier. The volume indicator is that set of LEDs...
www.audiosciencereview.com
Fosi Audio ZA3 Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio ZA3 stereo amplifier with balanced XLR inputs. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149.99 with 48 volt power supply. The amplifier has really dressed up from its earlier origins of common enclosures in budget class...
www.audiosciencereview.com
A single ZA3 has about zero benefit over the power amp stage of the WiiM Amp Pro. In particular the load dependency is noticeably worse for the ZA3 due to missing PFFB. SINAD is vastly superior for the WiiM Amp Pro. Even the difference in power into 4 ohm speakers (117 W vs. 140 W) only makes a difference of <0.8 dB SPL!
If you are after two ZA3 in mono mode, the difference in power is a bit higher, but the sound quality won't improve.
On top of that you need an external USB DAC that betters the WiiM Amp Pro. Looks like a complete waste of money to me.
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obertransae
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thanks for the feedback. i just wanted to start a comparison, which i certainly won't do nowYou might want to compare the ASR review of the WiiM Amp Pro and the ZA3.
WiiM Amp Pro Streaming Stereo Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Amp Pro networked streaming stereo class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $379. The package is minimalistic in nature and matches the "non-pro" version of the amplifier. The volume indicator is that set of LEDs...Fosi Audio ZA3 Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio ZA3 stereo amplifier with balanced XLR inputs. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149.99 with 48 volt power supply. The amplifier has really dressed up from its earlier origins of common enclosures in budget class...
A single ZA3 has about zero benefit over the power amp stage of the WiiM Amp Pro. In particular the load dependency is noticeably worse for the ZA3 due to missing PFFB. SINAD is vastly superior for the WiiM Amp Pro. Even the difference in power into 4 ohm speakers (117 W vs. 140 W) only makes a difference of <0.8 dB SPL!
If you are after two ZA3 in mono mode, the difference in power is a bit higher, but the sound quality won't improve.
On top of that you need an external USB DAC that betters the WiiM Amp Pro. Looks like a complete waste of money to me.
