It is very similar to the output of Topping (TP RA3). Enough power for me.
WiiM Amp Color
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It is very similar to the output of Topping (TP RA3). Enough power for me.
Midnight Blue. I'm so tired of silver and gray so bring on some color.
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PSA: The vast majority of users me-thinks will have their WiiM device in a home theater setup (guessing ~90%), which makes a blackish/matte finish a winner to blend in nicely with other components. I personally find it very distracting watching TV in a dark room with TV light shining on a glossy component, or light coming in from the windows shining on it. It certainly has an impact on my buying decisions.
Having said this, I can certainly appreciate why some folks would like a cool-lookin‘ colorized glossy component if one has a dedicated listening room or some other cool space. Therefore, I call on WiiM to create a subsidiary called ‘WiiM Paint’ to provide users an upgrade option to colorize their WiiM component when ordering. Below is a sample marketing and pricing strategy:
Hmmm … perhaps I should have received a degree in marketing instead of accountancy
Having said this, I can certainly appreciate why some folks would like a cool-lookin‘ colorized glossy component if one has a dedicated listening room or some other cool space. Therefore, I call on WiiM to create a subsidiary called ‘WiiM Paint’ to provide users an upgrade option to colorize their WiiM component when ordering. Below is a sample marketing and pricing strategy:
| RETAIL | WiiMazing Pricing | WiiMazing Savings! |
Color My WiiM please | $39.99 | $14.99 (!) | $25 |
”extra glossy” please | $10 | $1 (!) | $9 |
TOTAL | $49.99 | $15.99 (!) | $34  |
Hmmm … perhaps I should have received a degree in marketing instead of accountancy
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PSA: The vast majority of users me-thinks will have their WiiM device in a home theater setup (guessing ~90%), which makes a blackish/matte finish a winner to blend in nicely with other components. I personally find it very distracting watching TV in a dark room with TV light shining on a glossy component, or light coming in from the windows shining on it. It certainly has an impact on my buying decisions.
Having said this, I can certainly appreciate why some folks would like a cool-lookin‘ colorized glossy component if one has a dedicated listening room or some other cool space. Therefore, I call on WiiM to create a subsidiary called ‘WiiM Paint’ to provide users an upgrade option to colorize their WiiM component when ordering. Below is a sample marketing and pricing strategy:
Hmmm … perhaps I should have received a degree in marketing instead of accountancy
Or fantasy fiction?
Anglepen
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I’d happily pay extra for a WiiM pro plus case is aluminium to replace the plastic one.
Anglepen
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The included usb is a fantastic feature, an all in one box like my previous powernode. I’m sold, take my money!!!!!
Anglepen
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You are seriously missing a trick not including a headphone port, to have to use another amp to use headphones is a bad idea
subidapter
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If I were making an amplifier to go with the excellent Wiim Pro+ I would try to make it the same size and color. So... satin black with a slight texture.
Edit: I have been informed it is a streamer too, so never mind about matching it to the Pro Plus. I still like satin black tho...
Edit: I have been informed it is a streamer too, so never mind about matching it to the Pro Plus. I still like satin black tho...
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Brantome
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It doesn’t need to “go with“ the Pro Plus and it’s in essence a Pro Plus with an amplifier section, so exists on its own.
subidapter
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I thought it was just a dac/amp. Where are you getting the info that it is a streamer too?
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From comment #54 in this very thread viz.
https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/wiim-amp-color.1413/post-21952
subidapter
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Thanks for pointing that out. Wow, that looks like a helluva product for $300-ish!
subidapter
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I was thinking the same thing. I appreciate the outstanding value of the Pro Plus as is, but frankly the overall performance warrants an aluminum case.
I completely agree about the case: plastic is insulating, while metal disperses heat much better. Harman Kardon Citation Amp is an example of a compact and powerful Class D amplifier with a plastic case and overheating problems.
Matias
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The best practice is to use the metal chassis as a heatsink, like Fosi V3 did (same TPA3255 amp chip).
subidapter
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One thing we have to keep in mind is that a metal case blocks wifi, etc. So a Pro Plus with would need an external antenna with an all-aluminum enclosure. You see little antennae in the back on many DACs in aluminum cases. The upcoming Wiim Amp gets around this by having a plastic bottom, if I understand correctly.
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Brantome
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Aren’t the Pro Plus and WiiM Amp being mixed up here? The Pro Plus doesn’t have an amp, and the WiiM Amp will have a metal case.
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