WiiM Ultra

Updated on 5/25/2024

Check out this fuller thread about our official announcement of the WiiM Ultra - https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/meet-wiim-ultra-the-digital-hub-for-your-music.3487/

Updated on 4/19/2024

Hi Team,

We're excited to give you a sneak peek at the WiiM Ultra, your future go-to digital hub for all things music! We're putting the final touches on this innovative product and are on track for a Q2 release. Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for launch!




Original message by Brantome:
As mentioned in a user reply from the WiiM/Linkplay CEO on the WiiM Fan Page on Facebook, WiiM are developing a new device called the WiiM Ultra which will have a screen, aluminium case and USB audio output. It should be available Q2 2024, so a good five to six months away.

Guess @Smartplug is due a prize (e.g. I'll lay off gently ribbing them about their constant 'when' questions) as I think they first suggested that name a while ago

That's the entirety of the information I have, but WiiM do say they'll release more details in due course.

 

[Smartplug]

As mentioned in a user reply from the WiiM/Linkplay CEO on the WiiM Fan Page on Facebook, WiiM are developing a new device called the WiiM Ultra which will have a screen, aluminium case and USB audio output. It should be available Q2 2024, so a good five to six months away.

Guess @Smartplug is due a prize (e.g. I'll lay off gently ribbing them about their constant 'when' questions) as I think they first suggested that name a while ago

That's the entirety of the information I have found, but WiiM do say they'll release more details and images in due course.

You surely remember picking on me as your day won’t be complete. I guess I’m going to wait and see the full spec my money is ready to buy this if meets my requirements. I have auditioned speakers and amps costing as much as house but wast blown away with sound quality. There’s a law of diminishing return basically you pay exotic price just to get the 10 percent or less.

 

[Brantome]

You surely remember picking on me as your day won’t be complete.

It's all meant in good humour. I wouldn't do otherwise

 

[Smartplug]

It's all meant in good humour. I wouldn't do otherwise

I like you as moderator maybe we can have a drink soon.

 

[Deleted member 1420]

I like you as moderator maybe we can have a drink soon.

Nothing to add!

 

[RKM]

As mentioned in a user reply from the WiiM/Linkplay CEO on the WiiM Fan Page on Facebook, WiiM are developing a new device called the WiiM Ultra which will have a screen, aluminium case and USB audio output. It should be available Q2 2024, so a good five to six months away.

Guess @Smartplug is due a prize (e.g. I'll lay off gently ribbing them about their constant 'when' questions) as I think they first suggested that name a while ago

That's the entirety of the information I have, but WiiM do say they'll release more details and images in due course.

Please add AES digital and fully balanced analog outs to the Wiim Ultra!

 

[timmo]

Hoping for HDMI Out as well for multichannel audio to an AVR, unless that will be its own separate product (minus a screen as not really needed)

 

[Purité Audio]

I have been incredibly impressed with the Pro Plus, I would be even more in awe if the ‘Ultra’ could incorporate AES on XLR ‘outs’ attenuating a digital output is quite rare, RME ADI ‘pro’ for one this feature is extremely useful with contemporary active loudspeakers.
Keith

 

[D1N0]

Instead of or apart from a screen a hdmi video output to a tv would be nice or a casting solution. So you can show album art and stuff on a big screen. AES and XLR is a step too far I think. Too audiophile to appeal to the general public. It will drive up the cost or be poorly implement and then it would be of use to no one.

 

[onlyoneme]

Thinking on my expectations... Probably balanced design with proper balanced outputs, a presence of the usb audio and an integrated PSU would be enough.

 

[Smartplug]

I guess this ultra will have the connection most users requested so it’s basically pro plus with more connections.

 

[canard]

there is a slightly anachronistic aspect of both putting forward USB for months...and at the same time AES (which is only a symmetrical spdif that used to be very useful for professionals over significant lengths)... ;- )))

but if the Akm evb card provides for it, the balanced analog outputs are perhaps not complicated to integrate...


I will be especially curious to see if at the cost of an engineering effort it is possible to take care of the current audio:
the internal clocks hdg...
the better buffering of the digital outputs...
a dedicated and careful power supply for the analog card and a good overall internal power supply.....
"the great audiophile classics"...
;-)
ambitious isn't just sticking many ouputs,an aluminum box and a screen...
;-)

 

[steadyshot]

An eversolo type of device I guess ?

 

[jeromeof]

I think this is a great move for WiiM - adding a screen possible means album art and if it has a touch screen, it might start to move the Wiim platform into the high end "steaming" market competing with Hifi Rose and the Eversole DMP-A6.

I would not call the Ultra though, as I can imagine 5-6 strategic features to add to the platform before calling anything the 'Ultra' unless we then get a 'Ultra Pro' and then an 'Ultra Pro Plus'

 

[steadyshot]

Wiim pro 2

 

[timmo]

An eversolo type of device I guess ?

Yes… that is my hope:

Eversolo DMP-A6​

 

[adias]

A screen? Why?!?

 

[Smartplug]

Yes… that is my hope:

Eversolo DMP-A6​

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It’s loaded with connection but not affordable. If wiim come out similar to that for third of the cost im sure it will sells a lot.

 

[edo gawa]

Internal SSD storage similar to the Eversolo would be nice.

 

[canard]

It’s loaded with connection but not affordable. If wiim come out similar to that for third of the cost im sure it will sells a lot.

jocke?
;-)
(860 euro dmp/3.. +-290 euro.." plus" 249...)
if already take care of the internal electronics a plus, the usb being demanded, maybe sym outputs in trs for a third of the price of the dmp?...
(ps
the dmp, have talked a lot about it because precisely produced chinoix very complete..for a affordable price for this product range...so obviously...your words is funny ;-))
)