WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.625658 Update - Aug 8, 2024

[WiiM Team]

Please review the WiiM Ultra update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us.

5.2.625658 (Latest)​

Release date:
8 / 8 / 2024

What's New:

1. Chromecast Enhancements:
   - Update Chromecast SDK for a better listening experience.
   - Resolved playback stuttering on certain speakers via digital outputs.
2. Bluetooth Playback Upgrade: Enhanced Bluetooth playback to reduce latency and eliminate stuttering issues.
3. Pre-Gain Feature: Added logic for Pre-Gain functionality. Available in the next app update. Check this article for details.
4. Playback Enhancements:
   - Addressed an issue where Amazon Music and Deezer playback unexpectedly stopped.
   - Fixed a bug preventing Amazon Music and Audible from playing via Alexa.
5. SSL Certificates Update: Updated SSL Certificates to resolve the TuneIn playback issue in Alexa Multi-room audio.
6. Voice Control: Added support for switching to Phono input via Alexa for WiiM voice remote.

Bug Fixes:

1. USB Output Improvement: Resolved the playback distortion issue with the S24_3LE format.
2. General Enhancements: Various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

 

[onlyoneme]

Is this pregain function related to peq profiles?

 

[Smartplug]

I wonder if this pregain will be adjusted automatically based on measured rc to avoid clipping.

 

[adias]

Anyone already got this fw?

 

[Smartplug]

Anyone already got this fw?

No, I’m waiting to land this on my device so I can try the pregain.

 

[Bismarck]

No, I’m waiting to land this on my device so I can try the pregain.

Do you know how the pregain works?

 

[Burnside]

Is this pregain function related to peq profiles?

Doesn’t look like it , more akin to per source volume setting

How to Set Pre-gain for Individual Input Sources: A Comprehensive Guide

Overview The Pre-gain feature allows precise control over the input levels of individual sources before they reach the main volume control. By adjusting the pre-gain for each source, you can ensure balanced volume levels across all inputs, mi...

faq.wiimhome.com

 

[Smartplug]

Do you know how the pregain works?

I think its main usefulness when peq in use would avoid it from clipping. I can’t answer that till I get it.

 

[Smartplug]

Doesn’t look like it , more akin to per source volume setting

How to Set Pre-gain for Individual Input Sources: A Comprehensive Guide

Overview The Pre-gain feature allows precise control over the input levels of individual sources before they reach the main volume control. By adjusting the pre-gain for each source, you can ensure balanced volume levels across all inputs, mi...

faq.wiimhome.com

Interesting, I was hoping pregain on peq.

 

[Bismarck]

Is this pregain function related to peq profiles?

In order to avoid digital clipping consequent to PEQ correction, will it be better to use pregain or volume limiter?

 

[Burnside]

Interesting, I was hoping pregain on peq.

I think that’s what most would have expected. It’ll be interesting to see the impact of this v. the volume limit setting which many use to temper the results of their peq settings.

 

[Burnside]

In order to avoid digital clipping consequent to PEQ correction, will it be better to use pregain or volume limiter?

One for @onlyoneme’s measurements perhaps?

 

[Smartplug]

I think that’s what most would have expected. It’ll be interesting to see the impact of this v. the volume limit setting which many use to temper the results of their peq settings.

I would like to see a pregain in conjunction with rc. Someday, rc will become from evolution to revolutionary as wiim still tweaking and adding features.

 

[Smartplug]

In order to avoid digital clipping consequent to PEQ correction, will it be better to use pregain or volume limiter?

We’ll wait what the legend has to say. He has vast understanding on audio.

 

[harkpabst]

I think that’s what most would have expected.

Not me!

This is actually just what I expected and have been waiting for.

 

[onlyoneme]

In order to avoid digital clipping consequent to PEQ correction, will it be better to use pregain or volume limiter?

It shouldn't matter.

 

[onlyoneme]

Not me!

This is actually just what I expected and have been waiting for.

I'm disappointed.
It might be useful to amplify a signal from some sources but it doesn't help with maintaining an appropriate headroom when multiple peq profiles are used.

 

[Burnside]

I'm disappointed.
It might be useful to amplify a signal from some sources but it doesn't help with maintaining an appropriate headroom when multiple peq profiles are used.

Yeah, while I can see some use for what they have implemented here, it should be a value they compute like REW and perhaps offer a toggle on the peq screen to apply it.

 

[slartibartfast]

I'm disappointed.
It might be useful to amplify a signal from some sources but it doesn't help with maintaining an appropriate headroom when multiple peq profiles are used.

Yup it should be associated with the PEQ profile.

 

[Abdo]

Has anyone managed to update yet? Nothing here yet...