WiiM Amp

[deaste]

According to this interview Wiim will release a more powerful version (110 W) after the 60 W version.

 

[Brantome]

According to this interview Wiim will release a more powerful version (110 W) after the 60 W version.

That’s in the context of the custom installation market though as far as I see, not consumer market like the units we’re used to.

Plus good to see it’s pronounced WiM with a short “i“ and not WeeM

 

[holbob]

So does the amp have a screen showing input and volume display? Or is it just static with lights?

 

[Brantome]

So does the amp have a screen showing input and volume display? Or is it just static with lights?

pretty much just the lights and volume control knob as shown - the app (or remote) is your main interface.

 

[Wiimer]

I watched this video with automatic translation, so I don't know if I understood the content correctly.

He seems to be saying that he uses a 110W amplifier in conjunction with a streamer. Does that mean a pre-main amp (or power amp) without a streaming function?

 

[Brantome]

I watched this video with automatic translation, so I don't know if I understood the content correctly.

He seems to be saying that he uses a 110W amplifier in conjunction with a streamer. Does that mean a pre-main amp (or power amp) without a streaming function?

I think he’s just referring to a 110w WiiM Amp i.e. simply a 110w version of the WiiM amp we’ve been discussing for a while. And as I say above, I’ve only seen that discussed in the context of the Custom Installation market deal they mention in the video - there’s no indication it’ll become an end consumer offering. Maybe WiiM were specifically requested to do a 110w version for this deal alone?

 

[VintageFlanker]

Silver version is now also listed at @Audiophonics

WiiM AMP Stereo Network Amplifier Silver

The WiiM Amp is an amplifier and streamer that's as compact as it is versatile and high-performance! It lets you distribute your music extremely simply via DLNA, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth (bidirectional) or Chromecast.

www.audiophonics.fr

With availability planned for the end of November.

 

[Smartplug]

I maybe able to use wiim amp by using speaker out to rca that will feed to the rca on external amp. I have the device and hopefully it won’t produce distortion.

 

[VintageFlanker]

It will also be demoed at the Paris Audio Video Show (that I will cover) this weekend.

Finally... The Amp wasn't there for demo at the PAVS 2023 (contrary to what has been announced)... I also talked with the French distributor and they said that they didn't receive any sample, nor that they have any precise date for launch.

 

[VintageFlanker]

I maybe able to use wiim amp by using speaker out to rca that will feed to the rca on external amp.

There would be no sense to get an Amp, then. Just buy a Pro Plus...

 

[Smartplug]

Silver version is now also listed at @Audiophonics
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WiiM AMP Stereo Network Amplifier Silver

The WiiM Amp is an amplifier and streamer that's as compact as it is versatile and high-performance! It lets you distribute your music extremely simply via DLNA, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth (bidirectional) or Chromecast.

www.audiophonics.fr

With availability planned for the end of November.

still long way to wait at end of November.

 

[Smartplug]

??

There is device that convert speaker out to line level rca. I have one I purchase on crutchfield and still in the box.

 

[Smartplug]

There would be no sense to get an Amp, then. Just buy a Pro Plus...

Will using pro plus as preamp will loose resolution as volume control?

 

[VintageFlanker]

still long way to wait at end of November.

Not that long, since you don't seem to need it.

There is device that convert speaker out to line level rca. I have one I purchase on crutchfield and still in the box.

It is nonsense, I regret. If you need to feed an external amp, you need a DAC or preamp, not another amp. It has to be a line out with suitable output impedance and voltage.

Will using pro plus as preamp will loose resolution as volume control?

Certainly way less than with the way you plan to use it !

 

[Smartplug]

I have dac that can control the volume but sound quality wasn’t same unless dac set on fixed volume.

 

[Smartplug]

@Smartplug
Ah ok. I've not used or even noticed such a thing. So my fault, sorry. Googled that and found such boxes, but no idea if it works proper.

This Polk legend will not sing unless properly powered low sensitivity and 4 ohms.

 

[holbob]

Has been listed in the UK for £300 here:-

https://www.electricshop.com/produc...DNbCXDBpoGUEdlKFeI_ric6r0cpn5Q5RoCw98QAvD_BwE

Cheaper than Audiophonics in the UK currently.

 

[Brantome]

Has been listed in the UK for £300 here:-

https://www.electricshop.com/produc...DNbCXDBpoGUEdlKFeI_ric6r0cpn5Q5RoCw98QAvD_BwE

Cheaper than Audiophonics currently.

Different markets, exchange rates, import duties, sales tax etc etc - you can't really do a straight a-b comparison of prices for a lot of products

 

[VintageFlanker]

Different markets, exchange rates, import duties, sales tax etc etc - you can't really do a straight a-b comparison of prices for a lot of products

Obviously. As the WiiM Pro costs 149$, while 179€.. VAT inc. in EU. It's not really "cheaper" per say, just adjusted to a different market.

 

[holbob]

Obviously. As the WiiM Pro costs 149$, while 179€.. VAT inc. in EU. It's not really "cheaper" per say, just adjusted to a different market.

WiiM products are actually quite cheap in the UK Currently

I've ordered many things from Audiophonics in the past, including minidsp and hypex devices. Was vastly cheaper to do that then order in the UK, even with import duties on top. Kudos to WiiM.