Does anyone know of a 75ohm digital coax cable that fits/works with Pro Plus? I’ve tried two that work with other devices and my dac, but neither works with the WIIM. The stereo analog cable that came with the WIIM works on Coax out (if I just use one of the leads), but I need to use that cable for the line output. I don’t want to buy multiple cables just to find one that works so any help is much appreciated.
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Such a cable might solve your issue, as you already confirmed that ordinary analog cables work. Just choose a well built one.
If there are any hiccups or distortions due to the digital connection issues, they are easily audible usually.
Just received a reply from WIIM:
”For your convenience, we suggest visiting the Amazon Store and searching for 'Digital Audio Coaxial Cable'. This search will lead you to a selection of coaxial cables compatible with our equipment.”
Rather useles considering the two 75 ohm cables that do not work came from such a search on Amazon.
I just found another thread here that addresses a similar probelm:
forum.wiimhome.com
I this case it seems that the jack on the Pro is a bit shallow and doesn’t allow for prober contact with sone cables.
Has anyone found a specific 75 ohm cable that works?
”For your convenience, we suggest visiting the Amazon Store and searching for 'Digital Audio Coaxial Cable'. This search will lead you to a selection of coaxial cables compatible with our equipment.”
Rather useles considering the two 75 ohm cables that do not work came from such a search on Amazon.
I just found another thread here that addresses a similar probelm:
Coax cables that fit
Hi, I'm just about to order a Wiim Pro. I'm going to connect it to a PS Audio Sprout (the old 50-watt model) via coax cable. Question > Does the Wiim Pro come with a coax cable in the box? And if it doesn't, can someone recommend a coax cable that I can order from Amazon that will fit in the...
forum.wiimhome.com
I this case it seems that the jack on the Pro is a bit shallow and doesn’t allow for prober contact with sone cables.
Has anyone found a specific 75 ohm cable that works?
But your WiiM is Pro Plus, not Pro, right? One of the improvements of the Pro Plus over the Pro is more space around the coax socket.Just received a reply from WIIM:
”For your convenience, we suggest visiting the Amazon Store and searching for 'Digital Audio Coaxial Cable'. This search will lead you to a selection of coaxial cables compatible with our equipment.”
Rather useles considering the two 75 ohm cables that do not work came from such a search on Amazon.
I just found another thread here that addresses a similar probelm:
Coax cables that fit
Hi, I'm just about to order a Wiim Pro. I'm going to connect it to a PS Audio Sprout (the old 50-watt model) via coax cable. Question > Does the Wiim Pro come with a coax cable in the box? And if it doesn't, can someone recommend a coax cable that I can order from Amazon that will fit in the...
I this case it seems that the jack on the Pro is a bit shallow and doesn’t allow for prober contact with sone cables.
Has anyone found a specific 75 ohm cable that works?
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I've used this, it worked, but I preffered optical.
https://www.amazon.com/CableDirect-Practically-Break-Proof-Flawless-subwoofer/dp/B00DI89I04 Can be used for analog and digital
https://www.amazon.com/CableDirect-Practically-Break-Proof-Flawless-subwoofer/dp/B00DI89I04 Can be used for analog and digital
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Aha - a clue!
i have the cable you recommend. It is one of te two 75 ohm cables I tried that did not work from the coax jack to my dac.. It does work when connected from the Line-out (analog) jacks on the Pro Plus to my pre-amp - thus I can assume that it is a physical fit for WIIM’s jacks, This leaves me with the conclusion that Onlyoneme was right in saying “Signal output level over coax is quite low for the Pro or the Pro Plus. A short, 75 ohm cable might be unfortunate in combination with some DACs.” It seems I must use a 50 ohm cable. Just to be safe, I’ve asked WIIM if I can purchase another of the RCA (analog) cables that came with the Pro Plus. I know that one will work.
Again, many thanks for everybody’s help.
Aha - a clue!
i have the cable you recommend. It is one of te two 75 ohm cables I tried that did not work from the coax jack to my dac.. It does work when connected from the Line-out (analog) jacks on the Pro Plus to my pre-amp - thus I can assume that it is a physical fit for WIIM’s jacks, This leaves me with the conclusion that Onlyoneme was right in saying “Signal output level over coax is quite low for the Pro or the Pro Plus. A short, 75 ohm cable might be unfortunate in combination with some DACs.” It seems I must use a 50 ohm cable. Just to be safe, I’ve asked WIIM if I can purchase another of the RCA (analog) cables that came with the Pro Plus. I know that one will work.
Again, many thanks for everybody’s help.
This cable works fine:
Revision: Just got a Blue Jeans cable and it’s a better sound. It must be its tighter 75 Ohm design tolerance.
Available at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Digi...ial+cable&qid=1708633245&sr=8-3&tag=headfi-20
Revision: Just got a Blue Jeans cable and it’s a better sound. It must be its tighter 75 Ohm design tolerance.
Available at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Digi...ial+cable&qid=1708633245&sr=8-3&tag=headfi-20
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This suggests to me that your Wiim Pro+ might have a physical defect, either on the case molding surrounding the outside of the coax jack, or internally, blocking the center tip from full insertion. If you compare the ends of the included RCA plug and one of your coax cables that doesn't work, do you see any physical differences, say, in length of the center tip or depth allowed by the outer sleeve?
No, there seems to be no visible difference. I even tried measuring using twist ties - no difference found. I think this may be a case of a mis match between the Pro Plus coaxial output (which may be too low), a 75 ohm cable and what my dac requires.
Problem solved.
I tried a different dac and all cables work. It seems that the coax output from the Pro Plus is too weak in combination with the 75 ohm cables to drive the original dac. Onlyoneme had it right. I guess I’ll have to use a regular 50 ohm analog cable.
Thanks, everybody.
I tried a different dac and all cables work. It seems that the coax output from the Pro Plus is too weak in combination with the 75 ohm cables to drive the original dac. Onlyoneme had it right. I guess I’ll have to use a regular 50 ohm analog cable.
Thanks, everybody.
The 75ohm digital coax cable works for me.
Revisions: Just got a Blue Jeans cable and it’s a better sound than Mediabridge. It must be its tighter 75 Ohm design tolerance.
Available at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Digi...ial+cable&qid=1708633245&sr=8-3&tag=headfi-20
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alpha_zulu
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As the transmission is purely digital, any cable that works will do. There is no loss of quality - the main thing is that the cable works without interruptions or stuttering.
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I posted on my experience with this quite some time ago, for coax from a pro to my dac.
Summary:
Using a really cheap 'analog' interconnect, the sound was ok.
Using a diferent (quite expensive, but hey, cost isn't everything!) analog interconnect sounded much better.
Using a (quite expensive too) digital interconnect sounded no different to 2nd analog interconnect.
So, if you happen to have a few different analog interconnects lying around, try each of them for a few days at a time.
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