Comments on: WiiM Pro Plus Network Streamer: Review https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/ everything hi-fi Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:57:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Chris https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-189680 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:57:20 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-189680 In reply to Ian White.

Hi Ian,

Thanks lots for getting back to me. The DENON/ Mission combination is warm with a pretty good sound stage and nice blend, depth and balance, which I really enjoy and want to keep. Streaming through the Yamaha delivered a clearer, precise sound, where each instrument seems to be isolated and the depth and warmth of especially the bass was lost, which I really didn’t enjoy. It almost sounded over digitalised if that’s possible and is what I would like to avoid.

Cheers
Chris

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-189601 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:03:57 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-189601 In reply to Chris.

Chris,

The app is a definite upgrade over the Yamaha interface. I think the ultimate question is the overall tonal balance of your existing system. The WiiM Pro Plus is a rather neutral sounding source. It does not add that much color to the sound. It’s reliable, affordable, and one can always upgrade it at a later date with a better quality DAC.

I use an iPhone X (someone stole my 12) and it controls the Wiim Pro Plus just fine. I have access to my local HDD, TIDAL, Spotify, Qobuz, and a lot of internet radio stations.

The DAC inside the WiiM Pro Plus is definitely superior to the one inside your phone. Not even close.

Best,

Ian White

]]> By: Chris https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-189599 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:20:23 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-189599 Hi Ian,

Great review. Looking for a bit advice if you don’t mind. I’m currently streaming Tidal through my iPhone SE (1st gen), or iPad 10, via a 3.5mm jack to rca cable, into my old DENON UPA 100 integrated amp and a pair of old Mission 780 2way reflex speakers. The sound quality is pretty good, but I’ve been looking to improve the output by replacing the iPhone/ IPad with a streamer. I’ve tried Yamaha WXC 50, connected via rca (via WiFi & Ethernet ) and really wasn’t that impressed, sound quality seemed to be inferior to the straight connection to iPhone and the Yamaha Music Cast interface is v clunky. Do you think the WiiM Pro Plus could be a possible solution, improvement on the WXC50 and my direct iPhone connect?
Many thanks
Chris

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-185377 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:39:36 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-185377 In reply to Adrian Brown.

Adrian,

The differences are listed below that section and my comments on the performance speaks for itself. The Pro Plus has a better DAC, improved sonic performance, and other features.

Best,

Ian

]]> By: Adrian Brown https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-185371 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:48:44 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-185371 “Are there significant differences between the $99 WiiM Mini, $149 WiiM Pro, and $219 WiiM Pro Plus?”

Did I miss something?
I’m happy with my current standalone DAC so is there any point in getting the Pro Plus over the Mini?
I thought I was going to get an answer but …….

]]> By: Steve https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-185273 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:53:30 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-185273 I was late to the streaming services game. Verizon has Apple Music included as a non-severable perk of my plan. Having been in the Audio/Video and Home Theater business from 1990 to 2009, 2 theater rooms (one was my own) published in a magazine, and involved in every aspect of the business including installation (the wonders one finds in 100 year old attics) I chose to build my movie and music system from some of the best equipment I had dealt with over my career, so my Klipsch towers, Trinity SuperCube, and especially the 2004-5 Sony STR-DA 9000ES 9 channel S-Master Pro digital amp equipped receiver with a circa 1999 TA-N9000ES 5 channel amp run in BTL 2-Channel mode for my L,R front speakers and the Oppo BDP-105D Darby disc player/streamer well, that’s not all I have but Tidal built in to the Oppo wasn’t reliable. I started streaming with a Chromecast Audio device and that was pretty wonderful, but the WiiM Pro player is fantastic. I like my sub to play in AFD 2 channel mode, so while my receiver and Oppo can handle higher res than 16/48kHz (up to 48/192) I have the WiiM Pro digital output limited to 16/48. Any resolution above that means 2 channel only, no “.1” and although the Klipsch KLF-30s go down to 32Hz with speed and authority, I prefer the 40Hz rolloff to the Trinity that goes down to subsonic 10 Hz. The difference between having my sub involved in stereo playback is especially noted on cuts like “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf, “The Journey” by Boston, “Homeworld” by Yes, and “My Head’s in Mississippi” by ZZ-Top.
The only thing I’m missing is a way to get up to 16/48 from my Apple Music app in to my WiiM Pro.

]]> By: Mark Hyland https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184540 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:33:10 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184540 Hi Ian,
Do you have a link to the Ofra Haza track please?
Mark

]]> By: ORT https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184491 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:44:29 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184491 In reply to Ian White.

Ian –

This is true and I am doing what I can. When I retired I purchased about $4,000 worth of Denon’s “Home” speakers and began
giving them to family and friends. Like their 2nd generation of HEOS speakers, the Home series does handle High Resolution music.

I can not tell a difference but for those that can? Good for them. I just ask them to let me know if they truly enjoy the speaker’s presentation of their music.

So far, no one complains. I have also bought and given to some folks 4 turntables, 2 are manual and 2 were automatic. Again, no one complains and all have complemented the ‘tables playback.

When questioned about whether or not I am an “audiophile” I reply thus –

“I know who I am. I’m the dude playin’ the dude, disguised as another dude!”

And sometimes just for effect, I do go full ‘tard!

kORT Lazarus

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184484 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:05:05 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184484 In reply to ORT.

ORT,

Among other things. Our OCD is indeed troubling but it couldn’t hurt for some of us to let friends know that some high-end audio is rather attainable.

IW

]]> By: ORT https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184479 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:11:29 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-pro-plus/#comment-184479 I am at a loss for words…That can be printed. 😉

As for frAudiophiles “sharing”? What of value could they possibly share with newcomers to the hobby? Their OCD?

We now return control of your life to you. Until next time, at the same time, when the control voice will take you to…”The Auteur Limits”.

ORT

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