Wiim Pro Plus headphone
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Brantome
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No
Mr Ee
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Short and to the point!!
Brantome
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Best connecting a small headphone amp to the output from the Pro Plus.
Mr Ee
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I know this one. Both options.
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FIIO K5PRO – DER KLASSIKER, NEU DEFINIERT
FiiO K5 PRO - HOCHWERTIGER DIGITAL-/ANALOG-WANDLER
Very interesting. It Has got an internal DAC. If I connect via USB or coaxial cable the Mac of WiiM is passed out and it will work only the FiiO Dac?I know this one. Both options.
FIIO K5PRO – DER KLASSIKER, NEU DEFINIERT
FiiO K5 PRO - HOCHWERTIGER DIGITAL-/ANALOG-WANDLER
Brantome
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If you haven’t already purchased the WiiM Pro Plus, it might be worthwhile waiting for the WiiM Ultra which does have a headphone amp/socket inbuilt.
Had this a while ago with my then Pro (which had most likely not such a good DAC as the Plus). Coax from Pro to FiiO. FiiO DAC in charge. Headphone section of the FiiO was in all aspects good enough for all my headphones. RCA out from FiiO passed the signal to my amp.
Not to forget. If you do not want another DAC than the internal from the WiiM you have to pass through via RCA in to RCA out from the FiiO. If a headphone is connected it will only work as headphone amp. If not the signal is bypassed to your amp.
But if the DAC isn't needed quite sure there are cheaper solutions. Can not give a recommendation, never owned or listened too such a device.
But if the DAC isn't needed quite sure there are cheaper solutions. Can not give a recommendation, never owned or listened too such a device.
WiiMer SJ
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This is my headphone listening setup:
WiiM Mini optical out to an Avantree Oasis providing Bluetooth (SBC, Aptx, Aptx LL & Aptx HD). The optical signal passes through the Avantree to a Fiio K11 which offers 4.4 mm balanced & 6.35mm (1/4 inch) single ended headphone outputs.
The Fiio K11 has a decent feature set including USB C In, Optical In, Coaxial In & RCA Line Out.
WiiM Mini optical out to an Avantree Oasis providing Bluetooth (SBC, Aptx, Aptx LL & Aptx HD). The optical signal passes through the Avantree to a Fiio K11 which offers 4.4 mm balanced & 6.35mm (1/4 inch) single ended headphone outputs.
The Fiio K11 has a decent feature set including USB C In, Optical In, Coaxial In & RCA Line Out.
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WiiMer SJ
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Before purchasing the Fiio K11 I was considering the Fosi Audio SK02.
fosiaudio.com
Fosi Audio SK02 Desktop DAC/Headphone Amp
The SK02 employs a minimalist and stylish design language. Despite its small size, it boasts mighty features. It supports DSD256 and PCM 32bit/384kHz high-resolution decoding, along with 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs.
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Great, but it hasn't analogical inputBefore purchasing the Fiio K11 I was considering the Fosi Audio SK02.
Fosi Audio SK02 Desktop DAC/Headphone Amp
The SK02 employs a minimalist and stylish design language. Despite its small size, it boasts mighty features. It supports DSD256 and PCM 32bit/384kHz high-resolution decoding, along with 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs.
WiiMer SJ
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True, and I didn't mean to suggest otherwise.
Personally I think you are doing yourself a disservice by not considering a dac/amp.
If analog only is your preference, the Fosi Audio SK01 might be more to your liking.
Fosi Audio SK01 Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier
With treble, middle, and bass adjustments capabilities, combined with central point positioning, you can easily find the perfect balance.
fosiaudio.com
There are a lot of affordable choices out there from brands like Aiyima, Douk Audio, Fosi Audio, Schiit Audio, etc. Do your own research, YouTube is full of reviews and recommendations.
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