WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.623437 Update - Jul 17, 2024

Please review the WiiM Amp update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us.

5.0.623437 (Latest)​

Release date:
7 / 17 / 2024

What's New:

1. USB Audio: Supports two-channel USB audio output (requires app version 2.10.2 or later).
2. USB Disk Manual Scan: Enhanced USB media library scanning process.
3. Samba Protocol: Now supports Samba for music playback, including DSD audio files. Requires Android app version 2.10.4 or later and the upcoming iOS update (2.10.6).
4. Media Player Optimization:

- Fixed issues with certain m3u8/HLS format audio.
- Displays original album artwork in the WiiM Home app when playing from a NAS.
- Resolved the issue preventing Sirius XM playback via Alexa.

Bug Fixes:

1. Pop Noise Fix: Reduced pop noise for Chromecast Audio.
2. Resampling Accuracy: Improved resampling accuracy in fixed sample rate resampling.
3. General Enhancements: Various performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance overall operation.

 

[onlyoneme]

I haven’t connected external dac yet since I’m still in bed reading the post. So you connect external dac then adjust the amp till you get decent out from usb and from there do the adjustment on dac volume? I remember my amp was set 3/4 on its volume if that’s enough for external dac to get decent volume.

You can do both. You must set the volume to 100% on the Amp for a bit perfect stream.

 

[Smartplug]

You can do both. You must set the volume to 100% on the Amp for a bit perfect stream.

Thanks, my plan was to bypass the amp dac and use higher quality dac and from there the external dac will be connected to power amp feed the elac concentric driver. These speakers sets just like Polk legend low sensitivity and 4 ohms power hungry. This will be music room 2. I have 3 music room and the third room awaiting for ultra.

 

[Smartplug]

On more thing, is usb out can use with subwoofer? I remember wiim said it but not sure if it was added on this firmware.

 

[Wiimer]

The initial problem you have on beta was it fix on this official released?

I haven't tried USB yet. I may try it later.

 

[onlyoneme]

On more thing, is usb out can use with subwoofer? I remember wiim said it but not sure if it was added on this firmware.

No, it's not working.

 

[apa99]

SMB share - IT'S working BUT only If i use server\share and not \\server\share as shown in the examples

 

[acute71]

SMB share - IT'S working BUT only If i use server\share and not \\server\share as shown in the examples

My configured share in the Wiim app is \\192.168.240.11\music - It is working fine.

 

[Smartplug]

It’s a deal breaker that will render my sub useless using usb out.

 

[pieterv1]

SMB share - IT'S working BUT only If i use server\share and not \\server\share as shown in the examples

I was testing SMB on my WiiM Pro in beta and managed to have it mount my apple music library which has a pretty complex folder structure of its own.. no issues there.

 

[harkpabst]

On more thing, is usb out can use with subwoofer? I remember wiim said it but not sure if it was added on this firmware.

It’s a deal breaker that will render my sub useless using usb out.

Even if sub out was working along with USB out, that whole concept would only make sense with when the volume is controlled by the Amp exclusively.

 

[jxrxme]

I was testing SMB on my WiiM Pro in beta and managed to have it mount my apple music library which has a pretty complex folder structure of its own.. no issues there.

And you could playback the Apple Music files?

 

[pieterv1]

And you could playback the Apple Music files?

Sure yes... All in ALAC, playing just fine.

 

[jxrxme]

Sure yes... All in ALAC, playing just fine.

Ah you mean your (ripped) music files and not Apple Music Streaming Service Dowloads?

 

[pieterv1]

Ah you mean your (ripped) music files and not Apple Music Streaming Service Dowloads?

Indeed! I have Apple Music's local library stored on my NAS

 

[Amiibo]

Updated my AMP to v5.0.623437 today and want to give feedback.
The Pop Noise issues with Chromecast seem finally fixed completely, I did not hear the issue even when switching manual tracks and that's when the issue occured every time.

I'm so happy this day finally came along.
Thanks so much for your continious support!

 

[jxrxme]

The optical input bitrate is not working for me, I just get LPCM.

Same here with HDMI for me (iOS). Does this work for anybody?

Edit: Maybe an additional WiiM Home App Update is required?

 

[slartibartfast]

The optical input bitrate is not working for me, I just get LPCM.

Doesn't work on Android either.

 

[onlyoneme]

There is no way to set the fixed volume via mobile WHA app, but it can be done in the Windows app. Might be interesting for USB audio usage as it can even survive the reboot.

 

[onlyoneme]

It's surprisingly hot but it consumes 12W of power in the USB audio streaming mode.

 

[slartibartfast]

It's surprisingly hot but it consumes 12W of power in the USB audio streaming mode.

That's about the same as the normal consumption when the Amp isn't in standby. Couldn't the amplifier be disabled in USB audio streaming mode?