WiiM Ultra

I use the WIIM on a real high-end system (McIntosh Monoblokken, B&W 802D3, and an Anthem surround amplifier. Until now I did the music streaming directly to my amplifier, but I have not been satisfied with this solution for years. The WIIM was a real revelation for me! Dirt cheap (there are streamers that cost thousands of euros), very nicely packaged, easy to install, and above all: what a positive impact on the sound! The sound image is much more dynamic and detailed than before. The device looks nice. The display is small but nice. In short, price/quality a real winner

It took some time to figure it out, but via HDMI arc from TV to the Wiim Ultra and optical cable to Sonos Bar and it works. There are many settings for sound, e.g. rock jazz, etc., but you can also set everything yourself via the app in terms of sound. For what I use the Wiim Ultra, I am very satisfied.

Bought as a replacement for a Yamaha WXC50, which isn't bad, but the app is getting a bit dated and I wanted a user-friendly way to get to high-res streaming instead of the torture through the Musiccast app. The hype was the Wiim Ultra in all the reviews and I have to say, this device lives up to it. It takes some getting used to the many setting options in the app, but once you've set your streaming service, radio station and favorites, you can deactivate the rest and then it's wonderfully clear. Sound quality is a big step forward compared to the Yamaha, the trigger output takes the amplifier with it, the adjustable max output level and voltage is also a plus to protect the speakers.