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

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

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

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

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 …….

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

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

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