Wiim Ultra vs Node Icon

[DG77]

We are in exactly the same situation, I also use the digital output at the same time as the subout. In fact, the new beta that allows you to use the USB at the same time with the Wiim subout is really a bomb. It allowed me to connect my DDC singxer su-6 to the Wiim Ultra via USB, significantly improving the digital audio quality of the Wiim towards my Dynaudio focus 60XD and at the same time being able to use my Arendal 1723 2v subwoofer. As for functionality, the Wiim Ultra is truly unbeatable. I also used a node n130 lately (using the coaxial spdif output) and unfortunately I have to admit that the node sounds significantly more natural, more harmonics and in a more analog way. However, the node does not have the same functions and adjustment possibilities as the Ultra which also sounds more dynamic and loud. The blanket is short. The optimus would be a fusion between Bluesound and Wiim.

Truly we are in the same configuration!
I also use digital out to active speakers (Dali Rubicon 6C), and I will today test the SMSL PO100 USB to digital to check if I notice any improvements.
I think your speakers are a notch better than mine though!

 

[DG77]

How do you find the bluos and WiiM apps compare? The reviewer seems to have a downer on the WiiM app too, lauding the bluos app.

Maybe I should ask him about the less than stellar Alexa and Amazon Music HD support on Bluesound, but I guess he wouldn't be using that anyway on his audiophile “revealing” system

I find both apps good, but for configurability the Wiim app is superior, and of course both the Wiim app and the Wiim device has far more options.
As for pure playback from streaming services (how I use them) I think they are equal.

FYI I have the Bluesound module in my active speakers, and it sometimes gets "slow"/laggy, but it is running on a 1GHz ARM CPU so...

 

[DG77]

We are in exactly the same situation, I also use the digital output at the same time as the subout. In fact, the new beta that allows you to use the USB at the same time with the Wiim subout is really a bomb. It allowed me to connect my DDC singxer su-6 to the Wiim Ultra via USB, significantly improving the digital audio quality of the Wiim towards my Dynaudio focus 60XD and at the same time being able to use my Arendal 1723 2v subwoofer. As for functionality, the Wiim Ultra is truly unbeatable. I also used a node n130 lately (using the coaxial spdif output) and unfortunately I have to admit that the node sounds significantly more natural, more harmonics and in a more analog way. However, the node does not have the same functions and adjustment possibilities as the Ultra which also sounds more dynamic and loud. The blanket is short. The optimus would be a fusion between Bluesound and Wiim.

How do you find the Dynaudios manage low end base respons in the room? I once tried the Focus20 (I think) and found the bass overwhelming.

 

[merifon]

As for pure playback from streaming services (how I use them) I think they are equal

If look at Tidal connect playing screen, you'll notice that with WiiM, it updates every second, whilst with Bluos, it updates every five seconds. This desynchronizes lyrics display and for me, it's annoying...

 

[Flatron7]

How do you find the Dynaudios manage low end base respons in the room? I once tried the Focus20 (I think) and found the bass overwhelming.

mine are the focus 60 XD which are much superior to the current series. They have beautiful bass but my listening room is 60m2 and therefore I have no oppression from the bass in fact I can also afford the very powerful Arendal 1723 2v sub without any problem. The environment always makes the difference

 

[DG77]

If look at Tidal connect playing screen, you'll notice that with WiiM, it updates every second, whilst with Bluos, it updates every five seconds. This desynchronizes lyrics display and for me, it's annoying...

Ah true, I use the built in Tidal connection in the blueos app though so did not notice that.

 

[DG77]

mine are the focus 60 XD which are much superior to the current series. They have beautiful bass but my listening room is 60m2 and therefore I have no oppression from the bass in fact I can also afford the very powerful Arendal 1723 2v sub without any problem. The environment always makes the difference

for sure, the room makes a huge difference, my room elevates 39Hz by 15db
They did miss out on adding Tidal/streaming on the Sound hub though right? Else you would not need the Wiim I guess.

 

[merifon]

Ah true, I use the built in Tidal connection in the blueos app though so did not notice that.

Just curious, why rely with API for external Apps, instead of Tidal Connect that it's far more focused and willful in the suggestions and other features?

 

[DG77]

Just curious, why rely with API for external Apps, instead of Tidal Connect that it's far more focused and willful in the suggestions and other features?

I just like to tinker so having it all in one app (wiim app) makes it easier for me