WiiM Amp Ultra Now Available on Amazon!

Starting on Tuesday 6/17, the WiiM Amp Ultra is available for purchase on Amazon in the USA and Canada at $529 (US), and will be available on the EU and UK Amazon stores soon.

The WiiM Amp Ultra is designed for those who demand both power and precision in their audio setups. Featuring advanced Class-D amplification with 100 Watts per channel at 8 Ohm, ESS high-performance DAC, and streaming capabilities, it delivers crystal-clear sound with deep bass and rich details. Whether you're looking for seamless connectivity, multi-room audio, or high-resolution playback, Amp Ultra has you covered.

Key Features:
High-performance streaming amplifier with robust power output that delivers 100W per channel at 8Ω or 200W at 4Ω
ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC for superior sound quality
Multiple streaming services and advanced connectivity options
Multi-zone and multi-room audio capabilities
Customizable EQ settings for personalized sound

WiiM Amp Ultra is built to simplify and elevate your home audio experience with a streamlined design. It's the perfect upgrade whether you're a seasoned audiophile or just diving into high-fidelity streaming.

Learn more about the Amp Ultra here.

Stay tuned for updates, and let us know how you're planning to integrate the Amp Ultra!

 

[LucAce]

Is the USB output/input on the corresponding WiiMs just a software issue or a hardware issue?

 

[hgo58]

Can someone educate me on the silly question of why have a usb output? On an all in one? Usb input makes way more sense for another device to use the speakers but to just be an output my mind is struggling to see the use case.

I know it must be a pretty obvious reason and probably has merit but I'm curious as to what people actually use it for, the lack of usb input is a touch disappointing (very minor) just for the fact I plan to replace my very old setup in one room which is just an AVR with wiim mini and pc connected to it.

Just like the optical and coax digital output, the USB can be used to forward the audio streaming to an external device like a DAC, integrated amplifier or active speakers.

The WiiM have however not implemented audio streaming input on the USB, only on the optical input.

 

[LucAce]

I can't think what you would use a USB input for.

Think harder You have a fairly compact device with good EQ options...

 

[hicks12]

USB output can be used to connect headphones.

oh I feel a bit of an idiot that this didn't occur to me before... This might actually be a useful feature to me. Thanks for pointing this out!

My it's all around my desk (this is office/work/game area really), there are times I stream music during the day but fairly often it's a mixture between speakers and headphones, I end up just having the pc on playing audio to my setup when I could be using just the wiim in this case I think.

Only problem is my headphones setup is a schiit bifrost 2/64 DAC + topping A90, I already use the USB from pc to it so I presume it's simple enough to use a USB to spdif? From the amp ultra to my bifrost and happy days?
Sorry more thinking out loud rather than asking you specifically for advice now haha.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Think harder You have a fairly compact device with good EQ options...

I don't use EQ options.

 

[LucAce]

I don't use EQ options.

...that means?

 

[slartibartfast]

Think harder You have a fairly compact device with good EQ options...

All I can think of is a PC

 

[QuarryHunslet]

All I can think of is a PC

Which could be connected via USB to Optical input.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

...that means?

I haven't a clue what you are referring to.

 

[LucAce]

@QuarryHunslet
Based on your last replies, I get the impression that you are not really interested in a substantive exchange.

 

[hicks12]

So as far as I can see the amp ultra does not have the spdif out so the solution for me in this specific use case of connecting to my headphones dac I would just pick up one of these

https://amzn.eu/d/cO0UpW7

Usb a to spdif and that can connect to my DAC which achieves what I want of being able to stream to headphones without pc for those times I am not using it.

Perfect if so, I can see why usb out exists now, considering no spdif out specifically it makes sense!

Looking forward to this being available in the UK directly, I want to get rid of this massive ancient pioneer AVR that's served me well but I need the room!

 

[slartibartfast]

So as far as I can see the amp ultra does not have the spdif out so the solution for me in this specific use case of connecting to my headphones dac I would just pick up one of these

https://amzn.eu/d/cO0UpW7

Usb a to spdif and that can connect to my DAC which achieves what I want of being able to stream to headphones without pc for those times I am not using it.

Perfect if so, I can see why usb out exists now, considering no spdif out specifically it makes sense!

Looking forward to this being available in the UK directly, I want to get rid of this massive ancient pioneer AVR that's served me well but I need the room!

Doesn't your DAC have a USB input?

 

[hicks12]

Doesn't your DAC have a USB input?

Yes it does but I use the usb for my pc which goes to it as well for headphones usage.

 

[s3igell]

The way that the Amp Ultra is presented in regards to the USB functionality is odd compared to its predecessors (Amp, Amp Pro) and sibling (Ultra). Each of those other WiiM devices support USB Storage Device Input as well as USB Audio Out. But (apparently) NOT the Amp Ultra.
The available material for the Amp Ultra fails to list any USB Storage Device Input support - why lose something already available on the other Devices and fully supported in the WiiM Firmware?? That the Amp Ultra supports USB Audio Out is something it shares with the Amp and Amp Pro - but while both of those are limited to Stereo UAC 2.0, the Amp Ultra specs specify "supports up to 8-channel 24-bit/192kHz; UAC 2.0 compliant" (even though the same specsheet advises nothing else multichannel except Dolby 5.1 input via ARC).
Somebody has some explaining to do...

 

[Wiimer]

The way that the Amp Ultra is presented in regards to the USB functionality is odd compared to its predecessors (Amp, Amp Pro) and sibling (Ultra). Each of those other WiiM devices support USB Storage Device Input as well as USB Audio Out. But (apparently) NOT the Amp Ultra.
The available material for the Amp Ultra fails to list any USB Storage Device Input support - why lose something already available on the other Devices and fully supported in the WiiM Firmware?? That the Amp Ultra supports USB Audio Out is something it shares with the Amp and Amp Pro - but while both of those are limited to Stereo UAC 2.0, the Amp Ultra specs specify "supports up to 8-channel 24-bit/192kHz; UAC 2.0 compliant" (even though the same specsheet advises nothing else multichannel except Dolby 5.1 input via ARC).
Somebody has some explaining to do...

I have tested the Amp Ultra with an SSD connected to USB and it works just as well as the Ultra or any other Amp.

 

[s3igell]

I have tested the Amp Ultra with an SSD connected to USB and it works just as well as the Ultra or any other Amp.

Now, who has some 8-channel music (I assume 7.1 will do)...

 

[hgo58]

The way that the Amp Ultra is presented in regards to the USB functionality is odd compared to its predecessors (Amp, Amp Pro) and sibling (Ultra). Each of those other WiiM devices support USB Storage Device Input as well as USB Audio Out. But (apparently) NOT the Amp Ultra.
The available material for the Amp Ultra fails to list any USB Storage Device Input support - why lose something already available on the other Devices and fully supported in the WiiM Firmware?? That the Amp Ultra supports USB Audio Out is something it shares with the Amp and Amp Pro - but while both of those are limited to Stereo UAC 2.0, the Amp Ultra specs specify "supports up to 8-channel 24-bit/192kHz; UAC 2.0 compliant" (even though the same specsheet advises nothing else multichannel except Dolby 5.1 input via ARC).
Somebody has some explaining to do...

Probably just bad marketing. The WiiM documentation is a bit sloppy in general.