Which and when will the successor of the Wiim Ultra be released on the market?

[Nedmundo]

Where did you get this statistic data fromits

Where did you get this statistic data from?

An observation from forums that due to low power consumption and the faff or lack of option to switch off, most do leave theirs on.

 

[slartibartfast]

An observation from forums that due to low power consumption and the faff or lack of option to switch off, most do leave theirs on.

An equally valid observation would be that many of us use smart plugs to turn them off.

 

[harkpabst]

An equally valid observation would be that many of us use smart plugs to turn them off.

Exactly.

 

[Nedmundo]

An equally valid observation would be that many of us use smart plugs to turn them off.

Fair comment - but given the low consumption, is that really worthwhile?

 

[harkpabst]

You decide. Improved security could be another reason for using a switched power strip.

 

[slartibartfast]

Fair comment - but given the low consumption, is that really worthwhile?

I use the same smart plug for the WiiM Amp and a subwoofer. The sub doesn't have a standby mode so the combined total is around 13W. It all adds up

 

[Nedmundo]

All fair comments - I wonder what the less clued up, average person, who invariably leaves chargers on etc does though?

 

[slartibartfast]

All fair comments - I wonder what the less clued up, average person, who invariably leaves chargers on etc does though?

Are you suggesting WiiM owners aren't clued up?

 

[Nedmundo]

Are you suggesting WiiM owners aren't clued up?

I think that's the beauty of Wiim products is that they cater for folks of all levels of technical expertise and passion

 

[johnzena]

The wiim ultra sounds much better with a quality external dac. Doesn't matter if it's through the toslink, coaxle or usb output. I have one going through the Schiit Bifrost (headphone setup), and another going through a Geshelli J2S dac. Both are significant upgrades. Not because they're colored but because they sound better.

 

[Valentino]

Readable display from 3 m away? Something like this then. Slimdevices Transporter. Almost twenty years ago it was the best streamer-preamplifier you could buy. I had one until 2010, when it’s analog outputs became surplus.

 

[Zap Rekowski]

The wiim ultra sounds much better with a quality external dac. Doesn't matter if it's through the toslink, coaxle or usb output. I have one going through the Schiit Bifrost (headphone setup), and another going through a Geshelli J2S dac. Both are significant upgrades. Not because they're colored but because they sound better.

Sorry, purely subjective. I would also claim, purely for my own protection and after spending a lot of money on additional DACs, that it sounds much better with these

 

[Stephens007]

What is subpar with the WiiM Ultra sound quality from the various digital inputs?
If I was to change anything I'd like better specs on the analog inputs. The ADC is in itself more than good enough, but its implementation could be better.

My Ultra is constantly scrambling my links with Tidal and Amazon. A fix for that or at least a response to my tickets would be a good start.

 

[hgo58]

My Ultra is constantly scrambling my links with Tidal and Amazon. A fix for that or at least a response to my tickets would be a good start.

I don't think this comment is relevant for this thread?

 

[claudia.bailey]

Hello everyone, it's been several months since wiim presented the Ultra on May 9th at the High End Munich 2024. On this forum there is a section where users describe which device they would like wiim to produce. In this post instead I would like to know if anyone has any news on when and what the heir of the wiim ultra will be and what features it could have. I have owned the Wiim ultra since day 1 and I am enthusiastic about this machine and the immense support it receives. Now however I would like to know if as with eversolo, bluesound and other brands wiim is preparing to storm the market with an even superior and higher quality product. Does anyone know any news?

Everosolo will be releasing the version which combines the screen and amp all in one with their software

https://twitter.com/x/status/1920780199110545471

Lets see what Wiim will come with

 

[jed1]

I'd like to see WiiM eventually makes an streaming integrated amplifier like;

McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming. Works with Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth; Chromecast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect. Turntable & HDMI input.

www.mcintoshlabs.com

Or

M10 V3 - NAD Electronics

Combining a sophisticated music streamer and powerful 100-watt-per-channel amplifier in one super-stylish chassis, the NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier fully embodies embraces and complements the way people listen to music today.

nadelectronics.com

 

[azoriusmage]

Readable display from 3 m away? Something like this then. Slimdevices Transporter. Almost twenty years ago it was the best streamer-preamplifier you could buy. I had one until 2010, when it’s analog outputs became surplus.
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Would order that in an instant

 

[harkpabst]

I'd like to see WiiM eventually makes an streaming integrated amplifier like;

McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming. Works with Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth; Chromecast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect. Turntable & HDMI input.

www.mcintoshlabs.com

Or

M10 V3 - NAD Electronics

Combining a sophisticated music streamer and powerful 100-watt-per-channel amplifier in one super-stylish chassis, the NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier fully embodies embraces and complements the way people listen to music today.

nadelectronics.com

So far, WiiM make two streaming integrated amplifiers.

What is it that you're missing?

• 2 x 100 W instead of 2 x 60 W?
• VU Meters or a configurable display?
• Turntable input?
• aptX support?
• More physical inputs?
• More physical outputs?
• Higher price?
• Blue light?

Don't get me wrong, I seriously wonder what WiiM had to do to makes customers skip the M10 V3 or MSA5500 in favour of a WiiM product.

Looking forward to learn what they think customers might be after.

 

[jed1]

So far, WiiM make two streaming integrated amplifiers.

What is it that you're missing?

• 2 x 100 W instead of 2 x 60 W?
• VU Meters or a configurable display?
• Turntable input?
• aptX support?
• More physical inputs?
• More physical outputs?
• Higher price?
• Blue light?

Don't get me wrong, I seriously wonder what WiiM had to do to makes customers skip the M10 V3 or MSA5500 in favour of a WiiM product.

Looking forward to learn what they think customers might be after.

Good points! I am missing;

• Higher power output - dual mono design preferred
• Airplay 2
• Speaker A/B selection
• Dual independent subwoofer outputs
• No need to have two volume / gain settings (Ultra + Vibelink)

Thanks

 

[Smartplug]

I'd like to see WiiM eventually makes an streaming integrated amplifier like;

McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming. Works with Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth; Chromecast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect. Turntable & HDMI input.

www.mcintoshlabs.com

Or

M10 V3 - NAD Electronics

Combining a sophisticated music streamer and powerful 100-watt-per-channel amplifier in one super-stylish chassis, the NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier fully embodies embraces and complements the way people listen to music today.

nadelectronics.com

That’s an expensive nad. I’m sure there some minor improvements but I don’t think it should cost nearly 10 times of the ultra. More profit margin than performance.