r/wiim

I have just finished building a retirement cabin for my wife and I. I made a small space for my tt, lps and a listening station. Would appreciate some input from others with experience setting something similar up.

First, been listening to lps since I was young (40+ years). I have always had decent setups but not what I think of as audiophile by any means. When we moved to start this build a few years back, I sold everything except my TT and a set of AudioEngine A5s I have had for years. Recently with this build, I decided to set the house up for whole home audio, video and network. So, I ran some wiring (network, speaker & HDMI) while walls were open and purchased a Wiim Ultra plus a couple Minis. I also purchased my first NAS with the intent of running a local server for music, video and our photo collection. The goal is to get away from the cloud and the need of the Internet due to our remote location. So, my goal is to integrate the TT into that system. TT is a Project Carbon with Orfton Blue cart.

At first, I was thinking to just use the Wiim Ultra's built in phono pre-amp and see how it goes. I have been using a Rolls VP-29 with the A5s for sometime now and it has been fine. However, I started thinking about what I want to accomplish both whole home wise and headphone/listening station wise. That got me considering the Park Waxwing.

Here is why -

1. It seems like a much higher quality DSP solution than the Wiim with more overall control. Things like Magic & Air for instance.

2. The Waxwing allows both a RCA & optical out simultaneously. This allows me to add in, say, a Schitt Magni on the analog side for a decent headphone amp and run optical to the Ultra.

3. Another feature would be the ability to connect the Waxwing to a PC and digitize my lp collection onto the NAS.

4. An added perk is how the Waxwing can cleanup imperfections and scratches. I have some vinyl that I am pretty sure could benefit from this truck.

So, Waxwing might be overkill for current setup, but it seems like a piece that can really integrate features right now into a complete solution and, also, will be a key piece if I make improvements to equipment down the road.

Anyone else doing all or part of this? How has the experience been? Other potential options? Would you go all in based on what I have explained or just stay basic and see how it goes?

My current setup

FrameTV Audio to Wiim Amp via HDMI Arc
Turntable to generic preamp to Wiim Amp
Airplay through Wiim Amp

Would I be able to use the Wiim Ultra for the same things and ditch the preamp?

Hi! I’ve been testing the WiiM Ultra RoomFit correction and the difference it makes is honestly uncanny. I’ve run individual corrections for every pair of speakers I own, and in every case, the soundstage and imaging improved so much that it’s like listening to a completely different set of speakers.

For context, I’m using different sized bookshelf speakers and no subwoofer.

While the sound quality is a 'day and night' improvement—almost like adding surround speakers—I’ve noticed that the bass feels pretty diminished. The voices sound like they're right there in the room, but they lack that low-end punch.

Is this normal? And if I were to add a subwoofer, would that solve the 'problem'? I’m loving the clarity, but it would be perfect if I could get that bass back.

My worry is that if adding a sub leads to the same 'diminished bass' result, then it wouldn’t really be a solution for me.

Any insights or opinions?

Thanks for the help! Much appreciated!

I have a couple WiiM amps running 2.1 systems in different locations, and love the ability to control the sound via EQ and sub settings. I would like to improve my main tv area with the addition of a WiiM device. I was running an Apple TV 4K into an Onkyo AVR and into an LG tv. All controlled with one remote. The tv went on the fritz, so I replaced it with a Roku tv, and that has the same ability to run apps as the ATV4K, so I removed that device, at least for now. What I want to do is add a WiiM Ultra between the TV and the AVR so I can EQ the sound going out of the AVR. But there is only the one eArc HDMI on the WiiM. I could run the optical out of WiiM into the Onkyo, but I think I will lose the remote function for volume control on the Roku remote. Can anyone verify that assumption? Or have suggestions to keep the single remote and have the WiiM EQ adjustment for the system.

I have the following hifi setup: Rega Planar 2, Rega Exact cartridge, Rega Elex R Amp, Q Acoustics Concept 20 and SVS 3000Micro Subwoofer. I'm currently using an extremely cheap dac.

My idea is to purchase the Wiim Ultra in order to have a decent DAC and furthermore to have the room correction feature nonetheless the subwoofer control. My question is if this setting would give more sound quality not only to digital audio but also to my vinyl records by splitting the sound ranges to subwoofer and loudspeakers separately anche by managing sound in my listening room better overall (difficult subwoofer placement).

Anybody with a similar setting can give me some advices? Are there other options?

I currently have my turntable connected via a line in adapter to a Sonos stereo pair of Era300s and all is well.

New use case(s):

I’m about to take ownership of a Cyrus CD Transport, so need a DAC.
There are times when I want / need to listen via headphones.

The WiiM Ultra appears to fit my needs perfectly but I was wondering what are the pros and cons (and any lived examples) of connecting the WiiM via RCA out vs. streaming via DLNA?

Hey all -

I am currently doing a full home reno, and as I am already ripping out a bunch of old low voltage cable (old DSL setup, phone lines, alarm system, some Cat5 that I'm replacing with Cat6, etc.), I figured I might as well also run speaker cables as well. In my prior house, I used to have a 4-amp Sonos system, but like many folks I had issues once they started pushing app updates, so I'm just exploring alternatives this time.

My main use case with the prior setup was - the amps were co-located in my network rack; the speaker wires routed through the walls to power wall-mounted speakers in (1) the living room, (2) the bedroom, (3) my office, and (4) outside on the deck. The amps were ethernet hardwired into the switch that was right next to them. But I never really routed TVs or other inputs to those amps, so it was basically just a multi-room setup for streaming music from anything else connected to the network.

As I consider my design this time, I probably want a similar setup - 3-4 amps that power 3-4 separate zones, that can all be managed via my phone app and play audio to one (or all) of those zones. I will probably take the trouble to route audio lines from TV locations to the amps as well (which will be in my basement next to my network rack).

Given all of that - as I'm looking at the Wiim gear, any advice on what to consider is my question - looks like the Wiim Amp or Wiim Amp Pro are my options, but figured I'd ask the group if I'm headed down the right path, or if I should consider anything else as I'm designing my setup.

Thanks!

New set up: wiim amp ultra, Kanto sub8, Sony sscs5's, rega rp3+fono stage, pl150 cd, qobuz. Dialled in sub + calibration and...wow, just wow. I have an overriding urge to listen to everything again for the first time. everything. I've lurked for a while here and thought to share the absolute gem of a budget system you all have helped me cobble together.

Hi all
I am looking for a way to strream my whole (not single apps such as spotify and so on) audio output from my laptop to wiim amp ultra WIRELESSLY

The best solution I could find would be:

1. USBC-to-optical cable
   https://www.amazon.it/Cubilux-Convertitore-Unidirezionale-Trasmettitore-Compatibile/dp/B0FNCP7FMH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
2. low-latency Wifi stremer-receiver kit
   http://amazon.it/gp/product/B0DXF7LZ6Z/ref=ewc_pr_img_3?smid=A10X1QYUE1NRPT&psc=1
3. optical-to-optical cable from the receiver to wiim amp ultra
   https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00L3KO5WK/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A11IL2PNWYJU7H&psc=1

to keep the audio as digital as possible before entering the amp in order to avoid losses
The problem is that that would cost me >100 bucks

Bluetooth performance has been laggy and it is also reducing audio quality

Is there any other solution I am missing?
Thanks for sharing your solutions

Hi everyone,

I have a small office/listening room, around 13x9.

I have a pair of Kef Q150’s that I use for not only my AppleTv/Tv audio but also my Fluance RT-82.

My setup is the Schiit Gjallahorn, the Schiit Lyr + (solid state sound), the Schiit Valhalla 2 (tube sound) and the Schiit Skoll F. I have the WiiM sub pro and a pro plus (nice for AirPlay).

I use the Schiit Saga 2 to switch between my Lyr and my Valhalla.

I’ve got the itch for upgrade. What I’m trying to figure out is would it be better to slim down my setup with the ultra and use that as my “brains” to just make music easier to enjoy or would I be missing out using my Schiit gear with the amp ultra?

I don’t mind the slimed down approach but I don’t want to disregard my other gear if it would make a real difference in sound.

Hey all, planning a WiiM setup and want to sanity-check it before spending the money on the Ultras.

The plan:
- Zone 1: WiiM Ultra → Technics SA-GX470 receiver (turntable connected to Ultra's Phono In)
- Zone 2: WiiM Ultra → Pioneer VSX-9300 receiver (second turntable connected to that Ultra's Phono In)
- Zone 3: WiiM Pro → Denon receiver driving bookshelf speakers with no turntable

What I want to do:
- Stream in sync across all three zones (easy, I think)
- Play either turntable and have it audible in all three rooms simultaneously
- Be able to swap which Ultra is the "lead" depending on which turntable I'm spinning

Questions:

1. Does this actually work the way I think it does? My understanding is I'd designate whichever Ultra has the active turntable as the group lead in the WiiM Home app, with the other Ultra and the Pro as followers, and the analog phono input gets digitized and streamed over Wi-Fi to the followers.

2. The turntable is wired directly into the Ultra's Phono In, and the Ultra's analog out goes to my receiver. When the Ultra is the group lead streaming to followers, does the source room itself also get delayed (so it stays in sync with the followers), or does the source room play in real-time with the followers running behind?

3. Can I freely swap which Ultra is the lead, or does that require tearing down and rebuilding the group each time?

4. Anyone running two Ultras with two turntables in a similar setup? any gotchas I should know about?

hola a todos quería comentarles que comencé con un amplificador fosi bt20a pro con mis dali kupid , ahora adquirí el wiim amp ultra y el sonido cambió radicalmente , creció enormemente el bajo en los kupid , tiene. un gran bajo para ser tan pequeños y el nivel de detalles también , es una tremenda sinergia entre wiim y dali , la recomiendo totalmente , ahora voy a adquirir una planar 3 y les comento cómo me fue , vi q por internet no hay mucho en experiencia con esta dupla ( wiim + kupid) así q quise comentarles , saludos l

Quick update for those who've been following along. A few things have changed.

The pricing is now $9.99/yr or $29.99 lifetime. Every early supporter who paid the original price got a credit for the difference, and every yearly subscriber was upgraded to lifetime at no cost. The people who showed up first should come out ahead.

Adventurous depth is now a paid feature. Free users still get 3 playlists with Essential and Balanced depths. If you've been curious about the cross-genre side of the engine, Adventurous is where the interesting connections live.

A major new platform integration is in the works. More on this soon.

Playlists still land directly in your Tidal or Qobuz library, ready to play through Wiim the moment they're created.

I also started a blog if anyone wants to read more about the thinking behind the engine: https://sonicoracle.ai/blog

Thanks to everyone here who's been supportive. This community has been one of the best from day one.

Alessandro

Hi everyone, ​I’ve just integrated a WiiM Pro Plus into my setup, but I’m running into an issue with my subwoofer. I'm not an expert.

​My Setup:

• ​Source: Tidal
• ​Streamer: WiiM Pro Plus connected via RCA (Line Out) to my Yamaha RX-V4A (Audio 1 input).
• ​Speakers: Q Acoustics 3030i (fronts) and a Q Acoustics 3090Ci (center) – running a 3.1 system.
• ​Subwoofer: SVS (connected to the Yamaha's Sub Out).
• ​Goal: I want to use the WiiM’s internal AKM DAC instead of the Yamaha’s DAC.

​The Problem: When I play music, the SVS subwoofer is completely silent. I’ve been using the Pure Direct mode on the Yamaha to ensure the cleanest signal path from the WiiM's DAC, but the sub doesn't kick in at all. ​I understand that Pure Direct usually bypasses the crossover, but even in other modes, I'm struggling to get a consistent 2.1 or 3.1 output from the analog source. Also, I’m concerned that any mode other than Pure Direct will re-digitize the signal, defeating the purpose of using the WiiM’s dedicated DAC. I confirm the sub works with other sources, connected as well to the receiver.

​Questions: 1)​With Q Acoustics 3030i and an SVS sub, is it possible to keep the subwoofer active while using the RCA inputs without the Yamaha re-digitizing everything?

2)​Does the RX-V4A always digitize analog inputs for bass management?

3)​Given the quality of the SVS sub, should I prioritize the 2.1/3.1 alignment over the WiiM's DAC and just switch to an Optical/Coaxial connection?

​I’d appreciate any objective advice on how to get the best out of this specific combination. Thanks!

EDIT: In the AVR the "LARGE" speakers settings was selected. Now with "SMALL" the problem is solved. Thanks everyone. Also deleting "PURE DIRECT" helped.

I thought I could add a 2nd 'zone' by enabling the BT output to BT speakers on the deck. Bad assumption, but I wouldn't think those 2 outputs would share any resources in my Ultra. AI tells me **any other** digital output will work simultaneously with the BT.

Is there a logical reason?

Hello

I would like to control the audio playback on my Wiim (mini) device through an app or web interface on a Linux laptop. Does anyone have experience with this? Most open source audio players like Moode audio and the like have a webinterface.

Thank you in advance

Hello dear people. I aquired a WAU and a pair of Elac DB63 a little over one month ago.

It was between x1800h and this. Not going for more than 2.1 so i said why not. Using it mostly for listening to Bluetooth music from phone and watching movies being connected to a tv thru hdmi. 20sqm room.

Soon a SVS SB1000 pro will join.

But enough with that, cause i have a few questions.

Why is it that everytime i do the room correction i get different correction values although i use the same spot, same phone and the room doesn't change(furniture, carpet,etc)?

Second one, am i expecting too much of a volume from this setup? Cause it doesn't seem to deliver compared to the specs.

Thanks.

I can include my WiiM Pro Plus, my Nest Minis, and my legacy Chromecast Audio puck in one speaker group using Google Home. I can cast to that group from my devices. No problems there.

Is it possible to use that group and cast to it from the WiiM Pro Plus using the WiiM Home App interface? Where in the app would I find such a feature?