When I read that the mini's DAC is rubbish...

...how do you've tested/realized the ethernet connection? 😉
I've tested it against a cellphone. I've reported it and they told me

"If you are using a mesh network, you can select an access point (AP) with a strong signal from the WiiM Home App > Device Settings > Network Status > Access Point.
If you are unable to connect to an AP with a strong signal, please restart the AP and then try connecting again."
 
I've tested it against a cellphone. I've reported it and they told me

"If you are using a mesh network, you can select an access point (AP) with a strong signal from the WiiM Home App > Device Settings > Network Status > Access Point.
If you are unable to connect to an AP with a strong signal, please restart the AP and then try connecting again."
The question was targeting the fact that the WiiM Mini doesn't have an Ethernet port. ;) So it's either a strong enough Wi-Fi signal or nothing. Wired network access is not an option.
 
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The question was targeting the fact that the WiiM Mini doesn't have an Ethernet port. ;) So it's either a strong enough Wi-Fi sugnalmor nothing. Wired network access is not an option.
If a Mini "2" were ever to arrive... the option, like on the old Chromecast audio, to connect an Ethernet cable alongside the USB power supply using an adapter would be a good idea. It's a shame this wasn't considered from the "1".

It's up to the buyer to decide if this is necessary or not, and it retains the small size and low cost of the Mini.
 
I've ordered a mini.
Thanks for the input. All things considered I think the fact you can hide it behind the toaster outweighs any questions of quality, percieved or otherwise.

:)
For this kind of use...of course :-)
(And that's generally the meaning of this little "mini"...)
 
I've ordered a mini.
Thanks for the input. All things considered I think the fact you can hide it behind the toaster outweighs any questions of quality, percieved or otherwise.

:)
All things considered the WiiM Mini is not too bad ...


... and as such well-suited for use in Great Britain. ;)
 
but not really good too...
My point is that, in my opinion, regarding the audio aspect (see digital release), the Mini and Pro arrived with an approach that has since proven itself in many areas... but not in their audio department, which I find lacking compared to what we could have expected 4 or 5 years ago.

Then came the Ultra and plus models... they were more in line with the standards of their time... The Wiim/ linkplay is learning and becoming more of a player in the audio field as well. Before more "linkplay/wiim"..
That's all...
;-)

I just hope that in the future Wiim doesn't only aspire to a pretty screen, TV functions, and a top-notch karaoke feature.
without forcing the door to the high-end market...just making "polished" audio parts, all inputs / outputs......good engineering..
;-))
 
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