WiiM Amp
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Brantome
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Thanks for asking - I might have a smart plug that can give me an idea of that, I’ll see if I can find it.
Brantome
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Using a TAPO P110 monitoring smart plug, the Amp appears to draw around 15w when playing at half volume which is loud enough for normal listening (and maybe a little overloud at 65-70db(spl) according to my phone sound meter app) in my surroundings and with the speakers I’m using. That drops to 6w in standby/off. The Amp unfortunately doesn’t have a physical on/off switch which I’d prefer on a mains unit given where I need to plug it in.
Brantome
Moderator
Unfortunately not - some personal circumstances mean I now need to be away from home for a period. Talk about bad timing
However, the WiiM Home website states "Plug your USB disk into the WiiM Amp and transform your home into a personal concert hall. Stream your digital music collection in studio-quality to multiple WiiM devices throughout your space. The WiiM Amp not only indexes your music library but also serves as an always-on media server, making your personal tunes accessible anytime, anywhere in your home."
The "always-on media server" description does seem to suggest that it'll appear as a media server on your network, the same as if you had a media server on your NAS.
WiiM Amp | Versatile Streaming Amplifier: Stream Elegance, Amplify Brilliance
Discover the WiiM Amp, a state-of-the-art streaming amplifier designed to refine the way you experience music, movie, and more, WiiM Amp combines power, versatility, and simplicity like never before. Whether you're an audiophile or a home theater enthusiast, WiiM Amp delivers exceptional sound...
www.wiimhome.com
Hope everything is OK, thanks for the reply.Unfortunately not - some personal circumstances mean I now need to be away from home for a period. Talk about bad timing
However, the WiiM Home website states "Plug your USB disk into the WiiM Amp and transform your home into a personal concert hall. Stream your digital music collection in studio-quality to multiple WiiM devices throughout your space. The WiiM Amp not only indexes your music library but also serves as an always-on media server, making your personal tunes accessible anytime, anywhere in your home."
The "always-on media server" description does seem to suggest that it'll appear as a media server on your network, the same as if you had a media server on your NAS.
WiiM Amp | Versatile Streaming Amplifier: Stream Elegance, Amplify Brilliance
Discover the WiiM Amp, a state-of-the-art streaming amplifier designed to refine the way you experience music, movie, and more, WiiM Amp combines power, versatility, and simplicity like never before. Whether you're an audiophile or a home theater enthusiast, WiiM Amp delivers exceptional sound...
Thanks for measuring. Standby/off seems too high to me. Thats 52kWh per year!
Is this even compliant with european law? I think off should be <0.5Watt and standby <0.8W.
Matias
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Agreed: I think turned off state should be <0.5W for EU compliance AFAIK.
The requirement for 0.5W in standby does not seem to apply to devices with WiFi. If you want to be able to start streaming from the app on your mobile then the amp has to be connected to Wifi.
Brantome
Moderator
I’ll double-check that hopefully sometime next week when I return home - it was done in a bit of a rush and I probably didn’t let it fully turn off.
I didn't dig too deep in the EU paper, but I think only for network devices like routers higher limits are allowed.
See "HiNA" https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32023R0826
Also the Wiim Pro was measured in this forum with <1W.
See "HiNA" https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32023R0826
Also the Wiim Pro was measured in this forum with <1W.
Ok thanks!
Many devices have different standby modes. For example, my CA Evo 150 has an Eco mode (presumably to keep the EU happy) and a network standby mode. In Eco mode, you cannot bring the Evo 150 out of standby from the app. In network standby, it works as intended and, if I remember correctly, uses about 6W.
Brantome
Moderator
Networked standby rules seem to be 2w to 7w or 8w.
commission.europa.eu
If it was the much lower limit mentioned, most wifi smart plugs would fail…
Standby, networked standby and Off mode
Off mode, standby and networked standby mode. Energy efficiency of products.
If it was the much lower limit mentioned, most wifi smart plugs would fail…
Networked standby rules seem to be 2w to 7w or 8w.
Standby, networked standby and Off mode
Off mode, standby and networked standby mode. Energy efficiency of products.
If it was the much lower limit mentioned, most wifi smart plugs would fail…
I think the 2-7/8W limit is only for HiNA-Equipment relevant.
BTW: a current Apple TV has a standby power consumtion of 0.5W.
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Hi Team,
Before sharing specific power consumption data, it's essential to note that the WiiM Amp does not currently support network standby mode. This means it doesn't adhere to network standby modes' typical power consumption requirements, which are generally under 2W in the EU.
However, the WiiM Amp is designed with power efficiency in mind. It automatically transitions to an idle mode to conserve energy. While in this mode, the power consumption is approximately 3W. Despite being in idle mode, the WiiM Amp remains fully responsive and can be operated instantly through the app or voice commands.
I also attached the Sonos product's power consumption numbers in idle mode for your reference. For Sonos Amp, the power consumption is 7.3W and 6.8W with US and EU power supplier.
https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-power-consumption-while-idle
Stay tuned for more detailed power consumption data, and thank you for choosing WiiM for your audio needs.
Before sharing specific power consumption data, it's essential to note that the WiiM Amp does not currently support network standby mode. This means it doesn't adhere to network standby modes' typical power consumption requirements, which are generally under 2W in the EU.
However, the WiiM Amp is designed with power efficiency in mind. It automatically transitions to an idle mode to conserve energy. While in this mode, the power consumption is approximately 3W. Despite being in idle mode, the WiiM Amp remains fully responsive and can be operated instantly through the app or voice commands.
I also attached the Sonos product's power consumption numbers in idle mode for your reference. For Sonos Amp, the power consumption is 7.3W and 6.8W with US and EU power supplier.
https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-power-consumption-while-idle
Stay tuned for more detailed power consumption data, and thank you for choosing WiiM for your audio needs.
There is nothing wrong with 3W of standby power for me. It's the same as my YAMAHA AVR.
Maybe when the TV sends a signal to the HDMI of the WiiM amp, the amp automatically wakes up and plays audio? In other words, is there no need for troublesome input switching?
