WiiM Amp

[onlyoneme]

Amir doesn't only test via Roon, certainly not.
Measuring and testing power amplifiers is very different to hooking a DAC up to an ADC, and not all that many people have the expertise or equipment to properly test and measure power amps.

Completely true.

 

[cc_rider]

Amir doesn't only test via Roon, certainly not.
Measuring and testing power amplifiers is very different to hooking a DAC up to an ADC, and not all that many people have the expertise or equipment to properly test and measure power amps.

I was referring to streamers, not power amps.

 

[joffy1780]

I was referring to streamers, not power amps.

Ok, but this is an amp. The mini, Pro and Pro + have all been comprehensively measured and tested.

 

[joffy1780]

Btw, I mean no disrespect to @onlyoneme and @VintageFlanker both of whom are many orders of magnitude more knowledgeable than I am.

 

[cc_rider]

Ok, but this is an amp. The mini, Pro and Pro + have all been comprehensively measured and tested.

Oops, sorry, @Brantome had mentioned the WiiM Ultra this morning, which will be a streamer, I somehow thought I was in that thread. Doh!

 

[Brantome]

No problem, I often don’t know where I am too

 

[onlyoneme]

Btw, I mean no disrespect to @onlyoneme and @VintageFlanker both of whom are many orders of magnitude more knowledgeable than I am.

I wasn't offended at all. The limitations of both my expertise and equipment are significant especially when it comes to amplifiers, I could only try to overcome some of them and focus on the areas I can handle better.

 

[Karlaka]

Hi Team,

I'd like to shed some light on the functionalities of the USB and Line-In ports on the WiiM Amp.

1. USB Port: This is designed for connecting USB storage devices. The WiiM Amp scans and indexes your music collection, acting as a constant home media server via DLNA. Note that it doesn't function as a USB audio output.

2. Line-In Port: This port is for linking up with your chosen audio source. It's not designed to act as a Line Out (or Pre-out) for connecting to another power amplifier.

Hi, Wiim Team. In these latitudes we are really very eager for the launch of this new and promising product. I reiterate my desire to have a beta unit or otherwise a discount coupon to be able to buy at a competitive price for my country, in which customs duties are very high.
Thank you for your time!

 

[codecaffeine]

I was about to pull the trigger on a Bluesound Powernode Edge use as an AirPlay 2 speaker and hook up to my TV via HDMI ARC. I just ran across this thread and it’s giving me a huge pause.

I just replaced a Sonos Port with a WiiM Mini in a different room for AirPlay and turntable use and it works better than the ridiculously expensive Sonos Port did!

My only question is this: Will the WiiM Amp be able to automatically switch between AirPlay and HDMI ARC? What’s worked flawlessly with the WiiM Mini is the autoswitch between turntable line-in and AirPlay.

 

[devonred]

I was going to buy a powernode edge this week, but their forums are full of people with connectivity issues…..esp after the latest update and the WiiM amp sounds perfect.
My question is whether the WiiM amp will support Bluetooth out for headphones like the edge?

 

[Brantome]

I was going to buy a powernode edge this week, but their forums are full of people with connectivity issues…..esp after the latest update and the WiiM amp sounds perfect.
My question is whether the WiiM amp will support Bluetooth out for headphones like the edge?

I’d guess it will as it’s an evolution of the Pro Plus which does support bluetooth out - but only using the SBR and AAC codecs unless that’s been updated for the Amp. We’ll find out in a couple of weeks…

 

[devonred]

Thanks, that's good enough for me. I've never had a problem with my Wiim mini connectivity so just need the amp to be released

 

[prathyks]

Do we know if the HDMI input is ARC or eARC ?

 

[Mr Ee]

Do we know if the HDMI input is ARC or eARC ?

I'm almost certain it's arc - which is more than enough for a 2 channel amp.

 

[D1N0]

Specs say ARC. More than enough for stereo.

 

[DRC]

Lip sync is standard on eARC but optional on ARC.

 

[XL1000]

Hi Smartplug, Team

We're excited to announce our upcoming product, the WiiM AMP! Scheduled for public release in Q4 this year, it's sure to impress. Here are some sneak-peek pictures to whet your appetite. Cheers!

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Now add a slightly more premium build and a better quality power supply across the range. Great product. Will soon have for every room in the house and office.

 

[D1N0]

Now featured on the WIIM website but no dedicated page yet. Wonder what those speakers are...

 

[canard]

Now featured on the WIIM website but no dedicated page yet. Wonder what those speakers are...

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it looks very like the little q-acoustic etc

 

[timmo]

I wonder why eARC is not used instead of just ARC (e.g. Powernode Edge has eARC). Is it a licensing/cost difference?