Creeping into the High End. The WiiM Ultra Experience! Streamer, DAC and Preamp for $329. Wow!

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Today I want to talk about the WiiM Ultra streamer, DAC and PreAmp! This device comes in at $329 and delivers the goods in regards to all of these things!

As a streamer it works with services like Tidal Connect and Spotify connect. It also has airplay, bluetooth and other ways to connect.

It features a subwoofer output as well as a phono preamp and phono input for your albums. The WiiM Ultra also has various inputs and outputs and can be used as a streamer only, a streamer and dac or a full fledged control system for all of your music.

The build is decent and the set up was super easy and quick. The sound is fantastic and while not as refined as my $15k reference, it is amazing what it does for the price it sits at.

Enjoy!

[HiFiHuff]

One thing I did not touch on in the video is the fact that the Ultra also has a built in Headphone amp. It's OK..not the best I have heard but will work great with easy to drive headphones, just not those that need a ton of power.

[juicythedj]

With the latest firmware, the USB port does indeed also support external DAC'. Some might prefer this connection method over toslink/coax.

[mitchparker]

Great that you explained the all the connections on the back of the WiiM. Surprising how rarely this is done in reviews.

[robertgruber]

Very nice review. I'm a bit disappointed you didn't try the room correction as this seems like one of it's most notable features.

[bartbarelds]

How have you missed the room correction build in..?

[gulfflier]

I really how you characterized the experience as 85% of the performance but 100% of the musical enjoyment. I totally agree! Great review.

[Darkmouse]

Forget the streamer for a moment, that is a really beautiful room and garden!

[geoffreydebrito]

Budget Kick A** System for sml to med sml room:
WiiM Ultra -> Q Acoustics M20 Active Bookshelf Speakers -> Kanto Sub8 Sealed Subwoofer.
Component cost: $329.00 + $499.00 + $269.00 = $1, 097.00
Accessories:
Micca Pure Copper Speaker Wire with Banana Plugs $25-40.
Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 Double-Shielded Low Capacitance Subwoofer Cable, 10 foot - $41.00
Sanus SF26B1 Black (Pr.) 26-inch Speaker Stands - $170.00 pr OR Q Acoustics 3000i Series Speaker Stand (Pair) $239.00

A fine, casual listening system can be put together for a very modest outlay. We are experiencing a 'golden age' in audio.

[IronHorsey]

The WiiM Pro using their Room Control (EQ) tool is amazing. Works so great in my hifi tube monoblock system and it's an awesome improvement. I use an external 5v power supply for the WiiM and some Cisco boxes from the router. Total cost: less than $300.

[BrianHall-Oklahoma]

I have never had a delay or freeze up with the Wiim Pro Plus. It just works great, day in and day out.

[andymill]

The USB connection on the Wiim is also a output to an external DAC. It is in the (online) manual and in the specs.

[Douglas_Blake_]

It's been going on for about a decade ... and it's about time ....

_Cheaper sound is getting better ... and ... better sound is getting cheaper_

We're all ahead for it.

[CashGravel]

The room correction is what makes this something special. I almost wish I didn’t have a nice dac that I enjoy. I was born too early.

[JC.LC.]

Incredible price for all the features it has. And it includes room correction!!!! Wow

[JC-izlv]

Are you able to compare the WiiM to Bluesound Node?

[TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

You were right .. this thing is amazing.

[valentinvalentin]

Hi! How internal dac sound comparing to pro plus?

[adsph]

Thanks for sharing your experience as always. All the best.

[matthewhilty]

Did you try to bump the built in EQ in 16k by 1-2 dB with a low Q to get that "air" that you you said was missing from non high end streamers ? If so how did that go ?

[adaboyz]

I preordered and can't wait to receive it! My system is about $3k so it will be at home. My amp will be a vintage Yamaha B2.