WiiM Pro Plus + SMSL SU-1

[Marcdg]

Hi guys. I've been heating mixed reviews regarding adding an SMSL SU-1 dac for the WiiM Pro Plus. Some people say it makes a noticeable difference, and some say it's not worth it. To those who have tried this combo, what are your thoughts?

 

[Deleted member 20976]

Welcome. Why not try yourself? The SU-1 is as cheap as a (quality) DAC can get. My opinion is that it doesn't make any difference but that doesn't mean that you should not try for yourself.

 

[waldo]

The WiiM Pro Plus and the SMSL SU-1 are both equipped with the same DAC chip, and should sound almost the same (barring any differences in hardware implementation).

I own a WiiM Pro (the version before the plus), which uses a different DAC chip, and although I found it satisfactory, I later combined it with an SMSL SU-1 and couldn't be happier with the outcome.

If I had purchased a WiiM Pro Plus, I probably would not bother using it with an SMSL SU-1, but there may be people here who have done that and noticed a benefit. Maybe they'll chime in.