What products you'd like to see WiiM produce?

[Ronnie D]

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Wiim amp Ultra is pretty close. No hdmi out though.
Also wiim sound speakers
And a wireless sub
Ronnie

 

[aspe65]

A Wiim Ultra pro with XLR and a BIGGER Screen

 

[Benway]

I am patiently waiting for a stereo speaker similar to the c10 mk ii which is unfortunately not available in Europe. It doesn't need to have a screen. The new wiim Sound seems nice but I am not looking for mono and don't want to buy two devices to get stereo.

 

[harkpabst]

I am patiently waiting for a stereo speaker similar to the c10 mk ii which is unfortunately not available in Europe. It doesn't need to have a screen. The new wiim Sound seems nice but I am not looking for mono and don't want to buy two devices to get stereo.

Since the WiiM Sound uses two "balanced mode radiators" for high frequncies (like the C10 Mk II uses two small dome tweeters) I had assumed it would do "stereo " in a similar way.

Reading through the preliminary specs I found that there's no mention of this, but just of a "true stereo" mode with two of them. That hot me interested, so I asked for it in the other thread.

With the C10 Mk II the crossover frequency to the tweeters is 2.5 kHz, so most of the midrange you hear is mono anyway. Balanced mode radiators can play a lot deeper than dome tweeters. This could bring a better stereo effect, but the small physical dimensions of the speaker are a limiting factor, of course.

 

[jed1]

I'd like to a WiiM with M.2 storage option and it can act as a network music server.

 

[rccarguy]

I'd like to a WiiM with M.2 storage option and it can act as a network music server.

What's the point not enough storage capacity.

 

[Elljott72]

What products would you like to see based on what you've experienced so far?

I like a CD Player with slot in drive

 

[Swan55]

I'd like to a WiiM with M.2 storage option and it can act as a network music server.

jed1: Do you envisage the M.2 storage to be internally mounted, and theoretically changeable by a user with a screwdriver; or possibly as a hot swap card via some sort of externally openable slot ?

And, in declaring my desire for a CD drive, could you envisage a new Wiim unit being a "network music device" that incorporated a CD drive and M.2 storage ? ? If so, that might be some sort of industry first ?

Swan

 

[jed1]

jed1: Do you envisage the M.2 storage to be internally mounted, and theoretically changeable by a user with a screwdriver; or possibly as a hot swap card via some sort of externally openable slot ?

And, in declaring my desire for a CD drive, could you envisage a new Wiim unit being a "network music device" that incorporated a CD drive and M.2 storage ? ? If so, that might be some sort of industry first ?

Swan

I wish a new WiiM has a user-swappable/installable M.2 slot on either bottom or side.

 

[gazza1101]

An Ultra where the usb storage could be updated without being removed would be great.

 

[rccarguy]

I wish a new WiiM has a user-swappable/installable M.2 slot on either bottom or side.

Unless NVME is available with 16TB capacity for £200, not interested.

Solid state doesn't offer capacity needed for music storage. Even the biggest 8TB SSD isn't enough capacity, I'd need two. And how much are those

 

[pjorgenunes]

We should all in these fora consider ourselves audiophiles. An audiopphile is someone who seeks high quality music playback at home. Yes there are people who lust for equipment, continually discuss specs, only listen to test tracks, and so on. That characteristic is not the definition of an audiophile and it’s also present in other hobbies.

Having said that, there are audiophiles who aspire to more than reasonable quality playback and mostly care for sound quality and not features. I am one of those.

For me having room correction is mandatory.
Well tuned room correction, specially on low frequency range can make a huge difference in overall sound quality on a standard listening room.
In my case why would I want bit perfect, at the expense of no room correction, if my room has a mode that increases 10dB around 49Hz masking all bass and mid-bass because of it?

 

[DCdane]

I wish for a bare bones DAC-less streamer, which includes an USB out, and capable of handling HD audio (above 24/192) sent via WiFI or ethernet.
IFI Streamer fits the bill but is old and suffering from outdated standards such wifi 5. However, it is still very expensive likely because it is a unique offering in the market. Wiim ought to be able to produce an updated product way cheaper.
Target customers will be those needing an usb out and those of us with systems or DACs capable of fx. 32/768 PCM and 512 DSD.
Many bought the WIIM Pro only for its ability to stream bit perfect HD audio (ignoring the built in DAC). However, the Pro is getting long in the tooth and also cannot receive and transmit the signals modern higher end DACs/systems can handle.
I would buy such a product and I think others would too.

 

[WiimyselfandI]

Unless NVME is available with 16TB capacity for £200, not interested.

Solid state doesn't offer capacity needed for music storage. Even the biggest 8TB SSD isn't enough capacity, I'd need two. And how much are those

I'm with you on that. No issues streaming Hi-Res audio from an HDD (or in my case multiple HDDs in a NAS). Even at 24-bit/192, not any throughput issues. If pushing the bitrate beyond the threshold of the human air doesn't cause any issue but in the process you're substantially increasing the necessary storage, that seems like a great argument for more cost effective storage. What's the argument for devoting engineering resources to designing a more expensive product that does the same thing, but with lower capacity? Especially when bang-for-the-buck is one of the Hallmarks of their business?

 

[WiimyselfandI]

Target customers will be those needing an usb out and those of us with systems or DACs capable of fx. 32/768 PCM and 512 DSD.

Judging my Wiim's business model/product history, I would think they'd be more likely to want to replace those DACs with their own devices at a price point that brings them to a larger audience than to design something to augment someone else's products. Replacing much more expensive competitor offerings with their own much more affordable products in kind of their M.O.

 

[slartibartfast]

Judging my Wiim's business model/product history, I would think they'd be more likely to want to replace those DACs with their own devices at a price point that brings them to a larger audience than to design something to augment someone else's products. Replacing much more expensive competitor offerings with their own much more affordable products in kind of their M.O.

If someone really wants a DACless streamer capable of high resolution just get a Raspberry Pi

 

[jed1]

I'd like to see a WiiM streamer that has;

• Multiple digital and analogue inputs - 2 toslinks, 2 coax's, phono, HDMI ARC, USB, analogue stereo line input
• Multiple digital outputs - toslink, coax, AES, I2S, USB
• 4 channel unbalanced / balanced analogue outputs
  • Left and right main outputs
  • 2 flexible outputs - they can be configured as;
    • 1 sub + 1 center
    • 2 subs
    • 2 surrounds
  • All 4 channels are driven with a same type of DAC chips - WiiM Ultra, Amp, and Amp Pro use a different DAC for sub
• More capable DSP hardware such as Analog Devices' SHARC DSP
• Grounded AC power (i.e. 3-prong)

 

[harkpabst]

I'd like to see a WiiM streamer that has;

• Multiple digital and analogue inputs - 2 toslinks, 2 coax's, phono, HDMI ARC, USB, analogue stereo line input
• Multiple digital outputs - toslink, coax, AES, I2S, USB
• 4 channel unbalanced / balanced analogue outputs
  • Left and right main outputs
  • 2 flexible outputs - they can be configured as;
    • 1 sub + 1 center
    • 2 subs
    • 2 surrounds
  • All 4 channels are driven with a same type of DAC chips - WiiM Ultra, Amp, and Amp Pro use a different DAC for sub
• More capable DSP hardware such as Analog Devices' SHARC DSP
• Grounded AC power (i.e. 3-prong)

You forgot to mention the target price.

And be prepared to deal with those who still want 5.1 (or 7.1 or 15.4.6) outputs.

 

[Elirpe]

Quali prodotti ti piacerebbe vedere in base a ciò che hai sperimentato finora?

Proposal to WiiM: Modular Hi-Fi System

Concept

I propose the development of a high-end modular hi-fi system, which takes full advantage of the potential and reputation of the WiiM ecosystem, enriching it with an expandable, high-performance, but accessible architecture over time. The idea is that of a single, elegant case, designed to accommodate several independent modules, which can be purchased individually: streamer, DAC, class D amplifier, enhanced power supply module, advanced environmental equalizer and microphone module for automatic calibration,

Each component will be fully functional independently, but can be integrated into a common chassis, in compact rack style or elegant tower, to form a complete and coherent system. example:

Module 1 – Streamer Pro

Mini, Pro, Ultra

Compatibility: Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Alexa Cast, DLNA/UPnP, Roon Ready
Hi-Res support up to 24bit/192kHz
WiiM Home app as a control interface
Internal communication port to communicate with additional modules
🎚 Module 2 –

Advanced Environmental Equalizer

on high-performance DSP engines

Multi-band parametric equalizer + filters FIR
Recallable user profiles
Environmental self-calibration via microphone (see module 6)
Controllable from the WiiM Home app or from the integrated display (optional) Module 3 –
Class D amplifier

Purifi Eigentakt or Hypex NCor

Power: 2x100W or 2x250W on 8 Ohm
Balanced and unbalanced outputs
Separable power supply stage (see module 5) Module 4 – Hi-End dac
ESS Sabre or AKM

Inputs: Coaxial, optical, USB (possible internal I2S input for direct connection to the streamer module)
RCA and XLR outputs
Selectable digital filter
Synchronized with the equalizer Module 5 – Premium Linear power supply
Toroidal transformer or advanced switching
Separate power supplies for analog and digital
Internal interface dedicated to each module (separate power rails)
Sound quality upgrade general
Ability to also power future modules
Module 6 –

WiiM microphone for environmental calibration

Dedicated and WiiM certified microphone
Can be used in combination with the equalizer for environmental measurement and automatic adjustment
Managed via the WiiM Home app
Uses artificial intelligence algorithms for dynamic environmental correction

 

[jed1]

You forgot to mention the target price.

And be prepared to deal with those who still want 5.1 (or 7.1 or 15.4.6) outputs.

$750 with AirPlay, $650 without AirPlay