Pro AirPlay 2 Receiver, Google Cast Audio, WiFi Multiroom Streamer, Compatible with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant, Stream Hi-Res Audio from Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and More

I had previously been using a Raspberry Pi to stream Qobuz to my DAC in my 2 channel hifi system; however, I was becoming tired of the clunky user experience so decided to give the Wiim Pro Plus a try. As I have already have a (very nice) DAC I was unsure whether to simply get the non-pro version and save a little money as I anticipated I would use my DAC rather than the built in one in the Pro Plus; however, at the time there was a 10% discount on the Pro Plus version and I fancied a remote control. The unboxing experience was excellent and didn’t feel budget at all, the device is wrapped in protective plastic within the box and you get all the plugs and cables you need to get going. If I could criticize the build, there are some faint marks on top of the case when the light hits the case at a certain angle. I think this might be from the protective plastic the device is shipped in? The device was very straight forward to get going, simply plug it into your system, switch it on and follow the prompts in the app. The device will update itself and within a few minutes from unboxing it is ready to start using. I didn’t experience any bugs or frustrations during setup. The app is quite comprehensive, so I recommend reading the online Wiim Pro Plus manual while you await the delivery of the device. I think you will then find it easier to navigate and set up the app the way you prefer it right from the off. Initially, I used the RCA outs directly into my amplifier and I was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality. The sound is smooth with no obvious harshness or other annoying traits and I can listen to music for hours without fatigue. I tried using my DAC and used a good quality QED glass optical cable from the Wiim to the DAC and set the Wiim to 24/192 output via optical. The sound was what I would expect from my DAC, most notably, the sound was more holographic, wider soundstage and the bass was a bit punchier; however, not as forgiving of poorer recordings. Things I didn’t like about using my DAC were a slight grain to the music which I eventually sorted by reducing the resolution from the optical out of the Wiim from 24/192 to 16/44.1, I don’t know if this is a Wiim issue, a DAC issue or choice of cable. Also there would be a pop through the speakers when switching between tracks with different resolutions e.g. going from 24/192 to 16/44.1. This popping was reduced by adjusting the settings in the app; however, it still occurred on occasion. Ultimately, I went back to using RCA directly to my amplifier and while the sound is not as holographic, as wide or as punchy, it is not far off and I need to A/B compare them to pick out the differences. I now use my DAC solely for playing CDs. I stream using Qobuz and using Qobuz through the Wiim app is glitch free and a pleasure to use. It doesn’t have all the functionality of the Qobuz app, and I’ve noticed when listening to an album and choosing to view similar albums, these similar albums are the same no matter what genre of music or album you listen to. When using Qobuz Connect, this is a non issue; however, Qobuz Connect seems to have a bug just now (noticed this through the Raspberry Pi as well) in that the track time bar on the now playing screen freezes sometimes and only works again if I minimise the now playing screen and then bring it back. This issue doesn’t occur when using Qobuz via the Wiim app. The Roomfit functionality through the app can work well; however, I find it to be inconsistent and needed a number of attempts to get a sound I liked. When I eventually got a sound I liked, the difference was subtle. I would say the biggest benefit is a more focussed, slightly more holographic sound. I recommend reading the manual on how to operate the Roomfit as there are a few settings to adjust. There is EQ functionality too, and this can be used in conjunction with the Roomfit; however, I’m happy with the tonal balance of my system and don’t use EQ. Overall, it's amazing how far inexpensive streamers (and DAC’s) have come in the last few years. I'm pleased I went for the Pro Plus version and I recommend it.

This product replaces a Teufel Raumfeld streamer which went west. My Audiolab CD player already has a superb ESS DAC and I can stream music us to it using a tablet computer via the USB interface or a TV using an optical cable. It sounds wonderful but the user interfaces on the Tablet and TV are not up to scratch when selecting music from my drives, internet radio and Amazon music. This is the main reason why I bought the Wiim. The user interface is first class and easy to use and learn. You can select music on your drives by, folder, album, artist, and song etc. and the Wiim automatically scans your music drives and sorts the music. Selecting Amazon Music, and Tidal etc. is push button and the most common internet radio stations are push button too. Everything is easy. My CD player has lots of connectivity having 2 optical inputs, 2 coaxial inputs and a USB input via a USB B cable. It also has RCA analogue output and Optical output. The Wiim only has single optical, wireless and ethernet inputs and single RCA analogue input . It has single optical and coax outputs and an RCA analogue output. The connectivity available will not hold most people back but there is no HDMI arc interface. I couldn't resist the temptation to compare the sound quality of the ESS Dac in the Audiolab player and the Wiim by using all of the connectivity available apart from the Ethernet which I don't need. The sound quality of the Wiim is only marginally inferior to the Audiolab, if at all. Maybe my belief that the ESS Dac is better is wishful thinking. I do not play so called "High Resolution" 24/192 music files etc. as I cannot hear the difference to CD quality files. Most people, if not everybody, cannot hear the difference when they are the subject of double blind tests. Most people's amplifiers, speakers and ears cannot handle the theoretical dynamic range and frequency response, there is no need to blast your ears with ultrasonic sound which could damage your hearing. The Burr Brown DAC in the Wiim pro is more than sufficient to reproduce excellent sound quality from CD resolution files. The Wiim pro can take line input from its RCA port, so you can connect a turntable; it converts the input from analogue to digital; the music can then be distributed to other Wiim devices in the house. It works well. However, the Wiim pro does not have a phono input with RIAA equalisation , like the Wiim ultra, so you need an analogue phono stage. The Wiim pro has an equaliser to adjust the bass, mid-range and treble frequencies. The device's functionality is marvellous and I like the fact that it can stream from a local drive: therefore, I can use the tablet to stream all of my stored music wirelessly without using the wired USB interface of the Audiolab. This is a phenomenal piece of equipment at a very reasonable price, and the sound quality is second to none. It has a plastic case but so what , as it is strong and well built. I recommend it highly. For 150 quid you can't go wrong. PS 24 October 2024, I forgot that the Wiim pro will connect via Bluetooth input, but the sound quality will not be as good as wireless or optical input, but Bluetooth will allow you to play music even if you don't have a wireless or ethernet server.

I originally bought the Pro version before the Pro Plus was released - the Pro Plus is a definite upgrade from the Pro and well worth the extra money in my opinion despite the similarities. Pro's: 1. Really easy to setup via the WiiM app that is provided - was up and running within 2 minutes of plugging it in. 2. Functionality is amazing - I have used Sonos and others in the past and this for me is the most versatile device with the best user software. The included remote also has excellent voice connectivity if you don't have another smart device running into it. 3. Versatility is also great - I have connected Amazon bluetooth devices that play by default through this device and it works perfectly effectively as the 'main speaker' for an echo dot. Yet I can still use the remote to get the WiiM to directly play anything from my connected services such as Amazon Music and Spotify. It just works. 4. Clarity and quality of audio - this is where the Pro Plus earns its money as it's immediately obvious that the DAC is superior to the Pro version. I run this into high quality vintage hifi via quality coax cables and it sounds as clear and impressive as my high quality CD source. In some cases with high quality audio files it's actually superior. 5. Size is great, it sits on the bottom shelf of my hifi rack, innocuously going about its business! Cons: 1. The price is much higher than the Pro version and their connectivity and usability is the same - so go for this if you have higher quality audio kit that needs a good source 2. For the price I would love to have seen a front display of some form, beyond the single LED that sits there, just to show source/levels etc. However I'd rather the money was spent of the excellent DAC that sits within the device I guess. Overall, I love this device and feel no need to look elsewhere at far more expensive alternatives with a few more flashy features. It does what it does exceptionally well and I hope it continues to do so (and be fully supported) for years to come.

I bought the WiiM Pro Plus to add modern streaming to my hi-fi system, and it has exceeded my expectations. I’ve connected it via the optical out into a Chord Mojo 2, which then feeds my high-end amplifier and speakers, and the results are outstanding. Streaming via Apple AirPlay gives me clean, detailed, truly CD-quality sound – it’s hard to believe it’s coming over Wi-Fi. Setup was straightforward and the app is easy to use. It picked up my network and AirPlay devices quickly, and I was up and running in minutes. Switching between services and sources is smooth, and it’s been rock-solid with no dropouts or glitches in daily use. Overall, this little box has transformed the way I listen to music at home. It offers excellent sound quality, flexible connectivity and all the modern streaming options I need, without having to replace my existing hi-fi gear. I’m extremely pleased with it and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to add high-quality streaming to a serious audio system.

For reasons unknown Amazon's review process is mixing up my purchase of the WiiM Pro PLUS with the original Pro, which I've had for a couple of years. I suppose I'll have to offer my thoughts on both... Simple, guided setup via Linkplay's Android/IOS app that integrates all the main streaming services, internet radio and DNLA for files stored on a NAS or in other shared folders. Multiple WiiM devices (Pro, Pro plus, Mini, Ultra and amp) can be used individually or linked for simultaneous multi room playback. There's a built in DAC (TI PCM 5121 Pro/AKM 4493SEQ Pro Plus) and bit perfect optical and coaxial S/PDIF digital output for using external DACs. Optical input is there for hooking up your TV and an analogue A/D input means you can even hook up your vinyl to Bluetooth speakers or multi room playback. It's a shame USB connectivity is missing as this makes using these devices as a desktop DAC or using a USB drive for local storage, but that's reserved for the WiiM Uktra. There are frequent firmware and app updates, with a development roadmap and a forum for help/bug reports and future feature requests. After many updates the app is now pretty slick, stable and easy to navigate. Linkplay claim they have a commitment to user privacy and only collect bug reports if you so choose. I find it disgusting that certain big HiFi brands not only charge an arm and a leg for the equipment, but invade your privacy by data mining with their apps. Set-up and use: The Pro (original) was hooked up to an ethernet cable and was good to go within 5 minutes, consisting of firmware updates, choosing between analogue and digital output, naming the device (which is a nice touch if you want to add more WiiM units in different rooms) and then a short short audio test, select playback quality, finishing with an auto calibration test. Unfortunately I've found appalling latency and dropout with the Pro Plus, which is odd because the WiiM Mini I had in the same spot previously suffered none of these problems. Oddly the Mini displayed a WiFi strength of poor in the app, whereas the Pro Plus states excellent, which makes the issues even more bizarre. At some point I'll try it with a powerline router and an ethernet cable to see if the issue improves. I ditched the included phone charger (yes really) power supply in favour of an official Raspberry Pi power supply, noted for their solid voltage stability and tight ripple current control, so there shouldn't be any power induced stability issues as can happen with computational devices when using a cheap, poorly regulated power supply. Once upon a time, the WiiM devices found my NAS straight away and I was able to access my music library immediately. And then a QNAP firmware update broke that. The basic, free version of Minimserver installed on my NAS has provided a workaround, so be warned if you are intending to use these devices as network players without say, a Roon subscription. Anyway, once an album and track is selected playback is near instant (except for the Pro Plus... Just what is it's problem??) and automatically plays the next track in the folder gaplessly. The issue regarding track order has long been fixed and no tweaking in the app should be necessary. The USB port is purely for powering the device and doesn't support data transfer. Deleting/forgetting/password protecting devices would be a nice addition to the app, just so that no one else with access to your home network can accidentally trigger or mess with another device but there's no word on that. Sound quality... I'll be separating the Pro Plus comments because it has a better DAC and audio circuitry, whereas the original Pro shares much the same implementation as the Mini. Listening to the analogue output of the internal DAC of the Mini and Pro there's a bit of colouration in the mids and bass and fine detail isn't up there with the best. Really it's not at all bad when you consider it's also an excellent streamer for a bargain price and won't disappoint if you're using it as a one box source in a budget system or with Bluetooth connectivity as it's certainly not harsh or overly smooth. Dynamics in better recorded music aren't squashed either. And since the S/PDIF output is bit perfect, you can always hook up a superb external DAC without holding the performance back. According to measurements posted on ASR (Audio Science Review), the Mini and Pro aren't the worst measuring products, but even a humble SMSL SU-1 (which, BTW actually measured as excellent in ASR tests) will improve the sound. Be warned about the dsp EQ: obviously the digital output will no longer be bit perfect (because you're altering the frequency response) but boosting frequencies results in audible distortion, which is backed up by ASR member bench testing and that signal degradation will affect both analogue and digital outputs. You can get away with a small tweak, but you'll notice if you require heavy amounts of EQ. The Pro Plus has greatly improved audio circuitry and offers superior transparency, end of. If you're looking for something with tonal neutrality and fine detail from a one box solution, this is where the extra money goes. Audio Science Review measurements confirm the superior performance of the analogue output, putting it squarely in their "Excellent" tier. High praise indeed. The digital output remains true to the same bit perfect claim as the other models, but there's far less need of it now given the performance of the DAC section. Interestingly, the ASR member tested the Pro with both the supplied phone char... Sorry, power supply, and a battery and found no difference in the measurements, so don't waste any money on an expensive linear "HiFi" PSU thinking the sound will improve, but a well regulated PSU such as an official Raspberry Pi or medical grade unit (for voltage stability and ripple suppression) is always a good idea for extending the life of your electronics. Which WiiM to buy? Well the Mini has always delivered solid WiFi performance, but is slightly lacking in connectivity. But for the price it's a tough one to beat, especially when the bit perfect optical output is taken into consideration. Obviously the Pro Plus is the one if sound quality is paramount, but the WiFi performance is problematic. The Pro Plus has been out for a while and, DAC circuitry aside, is pretty much the same as the Pro, which hasn't been a problem. This leaves the original Pro as the odd one out unless you have bad WiFi and need a device with an ethernet port, and there is improved physical and app connectivity options over the mini. And if an external DAC is used then It's still a damn fine streaming front end. In the end it comes down to price and how good the rest of your setup is. If you're just using Bluetooth speakers, then it's probably doubtful any of these units will hold back sound quality.

This little box is remarkably good value for money. I recently purchased it to replace an aging Squuezebox Touch in a high quality hifi system. From the box it sounded great but on the Wiim forum it was suggested that you could further improve the sound by using an Apple phone charger rather than the supplied mains adapter. I tried this and there was a very real improvement in sound quality. There has been a lot of positive comment on the in built equalisation software, enabling you to alter the sound to suit your room/ears. I have tried this and couldn’t get results that I was happy with; may be more experimentation is needed. At the end of the day you don’t have to use this feature. Set up is very easy and the sound quality is excellent. Strongly recommended if you want a flexible and great sounding streamer.

I wanted to re-instate my old stereo but needed a source to replace the KEF LSX all-in-one system I was removing. This streamer seemed like it would do the job. It did ... It comes in a good quality package with an engineered box reminiscent of Apple products. Includes USB C power supply and cable, interconnects and a Getting Started manual Absolute doddle to set up, it did a firmware update as part of initialisation. You are invited to download the app as part of set up, for which there is a helpful QR code in the manual. Excellent app interface which has access to a large range of functions: inputs, outputs, sound quality, Alexa, Chromecast, Bluetooth, WiFi, to name just a few. You can if you wish re-name the device for multi-room applications, although I am not planning to do this . You can even look at your network status. Streets ahead of the app for my old Kef all-in-one setup, but that is a few years old now. Comes with a remote but I have no need for it if using the app. There are touch controls on the front panel as well, but you can disable these in the app. Seems to have every streaming service imaginable built-in, maybe not all but all the ones I've ever heard of. Including BBC radio and some other audio services but sadly no sign of Planet Rock. Seamless working from phone or desktop computer via WiFi or Airplay. Haven't yet got the CD player or Minidisc going through it yet, but the app allows most inputs to be configured, some with auto select. Single RCA output to my old Denon amplifier is all I need but there is a choice of digital outputs if you have a more modern device. A range of DAC outputs is also selectable, which I wasn't expecting! I've no idea how to use anything other than the default but if that's your bag, you've got it! Highly recommended.

I looked into a few options before purchasing this streamer, and as I valued function over form, went for the WIIM. The streamer is a 14x14x4cm, black composite square, and fits easily almost anywhere. Connectivity for its' intended usage is very good and I've used it with both the optical SPDIF and RCA outputs. The output level on the RCA's is adjustable via the WIIM application, meaning that you can, as I've done, actually use the unit plugged directly into a power amplifier if so desired, using the onboard output adjustment as a crude volume control. There's a sole, multi-colour LED on the unit for status which I wasn't originally thrilled with, however after months of usage, I now fully understand why it has been done this way. The single LED is effective for overall status, and all other info is provided via the phone app. The unit supports 24bit/192Khz with the built-in DAC and has a great sound overall. I used the onboard DAC for a few months before a change to a Classe' preamp at which point I started using the SPIDF optical output directly. Both options provided great sound. The unit supports Spotify, Tidal and several other music services. Tidal was the most important to me as they tend to offer the highest fidelity of any of the services and have a huge catalogue of music on offer. The unit can be controlled, for example, by either its' own application which is fully functional and very capable, or by the use of native Tidal applications on other devices by means of Tidal Connect - this is how I connect from my laptop or PC whilst working. If the unit will be placed in an area of poor Wifi reception, and you're going to be streaming in very high resolution, you will find it advantageous to use a cabled internet connection directly to your router for best performance - this is true of any streamer and experience shows this WIIM to have far better WiFi performance than most. The aesthetics of the WIIM are bound to be polarising. If on the one hand you appreciate a compact, capable unit that can be set almost anywhere, provides a full range of features, and offers great connectivity then it should work for you. If, however, you're looking for a unit in a chassis that might blend aesthetically with other high-end HiFi (ie: some streamers come in full-size chassis and have elaborate displays) then you'll probably want to look elsewhere. I'll suggest though that this unit, and the new Wiim Pro Plus offer incredible performance at the price point and are sonically /functionally superior to many units costing 2/3 times as much.