WiiM Vibelink Amp

[vdp]

Like a PC?

But if it is for a pc, where is the screen? Finally close enough to see what is on that tiny screen...

Not seeing it with this product. But let's wait..

 

[elshaddai]

I suppose that "removed streaming and wifi" means that the WiiM Home app doesn't connect to it. So, there goes EQ, room correction, bass management, etc. Just another "dumb" 2-channel amp... still curious to see what warrants the higher price than the "smart" Amp Pro.

 

[slartibartfast]

I suppose that "removed streaming and wifi" means that the WiiM Home app doesn't connect to it. So, there goes EQ, room correction, bass management, etc. Just another "dumb" 2-channel amp... still curious to see what warrants the higher price than the "smart" Amp Pro.

It is cheaper than the Amp Pro.

 

[elshaddai]

It is cheaper than the Amp Pro.

How so? Articles said $400 USD and Amp Pro is $379.

 

[slartibartfast]

How so? Articles said $400 USD and Amp Pro is $379.

In that article I think they were converting the UK price into US Dollars. In the UK the Amp Pro is £399 and the new amp is £319.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I suppose that "removed streaming and wifi" means that the WiiM Home app doesn't connect to it. So, there goes EQ, room correction, bass management, etc. Just another "dumb" 2-channel amp... still curious to see what warrants the higher price than the "smart" Amp Pro.

All of that will be taken care of by the WiiM device connected to the Vibelink.

 

[elshaddai]

All of that will be taken care of by the WiiM device connected to the Vibelink.

Yep - I was holding out hope that this could be a non-streaming 2.1 preamp/amp with all the digital goodness of the WiiM Home app.

 

[Mr Ee]

Okay, I'll say it. I don't like the colour.

Obviously, there may be options, and that'll be interesting. But if you're going to go to the trouble of making it look like an Ultra, you really need that black front.

My first though on seeing the photo.

 

[WiiMer SJ]

Opinions expressed in this forum about feature sets and use cases not withstanding, clearly WiiM's research is telling them there is market share to be had with this product.
Thier track record to date has been pretty damned good.

 

[pieterv1]

you really need that black front.

Meh, I'm not a fan of the IOM Ultra either, which has the glossy black panel going all around, from the front to the back. Makes no sense because it doesn't have a screen

I like the plain look of the Vibelink although I would've preferred no volume knob at all. If paired with any of the WiiM devices, I suppose the volume would be controlled by the source in most cases. That would make the Vibelink's volume control redundant.

 

[EddNog]

Meh, I'm not a fan of the IOM Ultra either, which has the glossy black panel going all around, from the front to the back. Makes no sense because it doesn't have a screen

I like the plain look of the Vibelink although I would've preferred no volume knob at all. If paired with any of the WiiM devices, I suppose the volume would be controlled by the source in most cases. That would make the Vibelink's volume control redundant.

For all we know, that dial is just for input selection.

-Ed

 

[Mr Ee]

For all we know, that dial is just for input selection.

-Ed

And yet there is a button next to the input text on the left...
And it's stated to be an integrated amp.

 

[harkpabst]

And it's stated to be an integrated amp.

But not by WiiM, just by expert journalists.

 

[EddNog]

And yet there is a button next to the input text on the left...
And it's stated to be an integrated amp.

I mean that button could potentially just be power.

Well either way, if it does have volume control, ideally it is bypassable.

-Ed

 

[Kblade97]

So why the knob on the front?

And from article:

"It delivers 100W per channel (8Ω) and supports variable sample rates and bit depths, utilising premium components and advanced technologies to ensure high-fidelity performance. WiiM promises a “rich, pure audio experience” and has incorporated analogue and digital inputs, making it a versatile addition to any hi-fi setup."

4 ohms?

 

[wplynx914]

Want to see the back of it. I saw Joentell talk about it on his Instagram. Saw a price of 319

 

[hgo58]

It looks like it will duplicate the pre-amp functionality (volume control) of the other WiiMs, so what is the benefit compared to using a pure amplifier?

Thinking about it. What if the volume knob is actually an analog control. That would make sense and allow bit perfect all the way for those who want it.

 

[canard]

It is the cooling management that should concern you first...sensitive subject here....
(after discussing images made by computer graphics for teasing has its limits)
for a story of cost, development cost etc, wiim can have just kindly thought to have " stripped " of streaming etc a pro amp, becomes an integrated... and with "48v" have more power...

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

I suppose that "removed streaming and wifi" means that the WiiM Home app doesn't connect to it. So, there goes EQ, room correction, bass management, etc. Just another "dumb" 2-channel amp... still curious to see what warrants the higher price than the "smart" Amp Pro.

That’s quite a leap. For a kick off, it might have its own app. Or a modified version of the WiiM Home app with the streaming bits missing/greyed out.

 

[Burnside]

That’s quite a leap. For a kick off, it might have its own app. Or a modified version of the WiiM Home app with the streaming bits missing/greyed out.

The article says it doesn’t have WiFi, ergo no app. It does have a remote though.