What products you'd like to see WiiM produce?

[jed1]

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

Idea is for the main unit to handle Left, Right, Center, Sub while another WiiM handle the rest of channels.

 

[rccarguy]

Idea is for the main unit to handle Left, Right, Center, Sub while another WiiM handle the rest of channels.

Not a chance.

Just buy a AVR instead.

 

[adias]

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

No. WiiM offers better software.

There's indeed room for a decontented Ultra (no preamp, no EQ, no screen) as a strict streamer transport. That is a complement to the line. I have no doubt that the Ultra will continue to evolve a a jack of all trades, so no loss there.

 

[sral]

Idea is for the main unit to handle Left, Right, Center, Sub while another WiiM handle the rest of channels.

Isn't that just what the current 5.1 is doing?
Or are you talking about more channels? Cause I could see that being done the same way as currently, though probably with a stronger processor or some other problems.
For example a "Wiim mega ultra super" for the front, center and sub. (would be cool if it had two sub outputs) With HDMI eARC, and HDMI passthrough for consoles, blueray players, streamers etc.
Then you could have a Wiim amp or something driving the rear channels and two or more Wiim sounds for the surrounds, or even use multiple amps with assignable speaker outputs. (for example you could set one to play the left rear and left surround, then the other for right rear and right surround, or you could have one for rears and one for surround)
That could in turn allow them to make wall / ceiling mounts for the sounds, so they can be used as height channels.

Though all of that would only be possible if the main unit was able to process and send out the signal, and everything worked wirelessly without any problems.

 

[rccarguy]

Isn't that just what the current 5.1 is doing?
Or are you talking about more channels? Cause I could see that being done the same way as currently, though probably with a stronger processor or some other problems.
For example a "Wiim mega ultra super" for the front, center and sub. (would be cool if it had two sub outputs) With HDMI eARC, and HDMI passthrough for consoles, blueray players, streamers etc.
Then you could have a Wiim amp or something driving the rear channels and two or more Wiim sounds for the surrounds, or even use multiple amps with assignable speaker outputs. (for example you could set one to play the left rear and left surround, then the other for right rear and right surround, or you could have one for rears and one for surround)
That could in turn allow them to make wall / ceiling mounts for the sounds, so they can be used as height channels.

Though all of that would only be possible if the main unit was able to process and send out the signal, and everything worked wirelessly without any problems.

Just buy a AVR, or a av pre amp. LOL

Don't want some stupid product that is half way between stereo and AV, that requires more products just to complete.

And not sensible for a company to do it either

 

[jed1]

Or are you talking about more channels? Cause I could see that being done the same way as currently, though probably with a stronger processor or some other problems.

Yes. I am suggesting the WiiM has 4-channel outputs. Two channels for left and right main. The other two channels can be assigned such as dual subs, 1 sub + 1 center, or anything else. Since this unit will be most likely located in the front, having these flexibly assignable outputs can be useful (if DAC output qualities are same between two front channels and these two aux channels). ESS makes 8-channel DAC chips so driving 4 outputs at high quality is doable. I believe this unit is for those who mainly focus on 2-channel audio.

 

[pjorgenunes]

Yes. I am suggesting the WiiM has 4-channel outputs. Two channels for left and right main. The other two channels can be assigned such as dual subs, 1 sub + 1 center, or anything else. Since this unit will be most likely located in the front, having these flexibly assignable outputs can be useful (if DAC output qualities are same between two front channels and these two aux channels). ESS makes 8-channel DAC chips so driving 4 outputs at high quality is doable. I believe this unit is for those who mainly focus on 2-channel audio.

Even for two channel audio, Bering able to drive two subs, or even a line in a tap deck would be useful.
Each output should be crossovable and volume setting (fixed / variable) independently.

 

[jed1]

Each output should be crossovable and volume setting (fixed / variable) independently.

Exactly - variable crossover, volume, delay, EQ for the two auxiliary output channels. Multichannel capability is not just for surround setup. For example, many of available audio DSP products are marketed for 2-channel audio - active crossover, multi-sub bass management and etc.