WiiM Buying 101, Don't Make This Mistake! 

I love my Wiim Mini connected to my Schiit DAC. It's all I need for great sound. Your first video kind of pushed me towards that decision.

GM ☕️❄️ Nicely done 👍 I went with the Wiim Pro feeding my new Denafrips Ares 12-1 DAC. The usability of the Wiim app and ease of use is absolutely amazing. Once again great video.

I’m new to hifi. I got the amp, b&w 607 s3’s and a fairly cheap but good performing sub. I’m amazed by the performance for the price!

Using the SMSL SU-8s right now on my desk, lol. Great DAC (paid $130 ish on sale new from Drop). Paired with the SH-8s (same deal as the DAC just a few months apart) and Klipsch Fives.

Please skip the advertising in the first 2.5 minutes.

Great video Matt, thank you. quick question for you: I'm planning to buy the WIIM Amp, as I have two pairs of speakers (polk TSI-300 and RTI-A1), I was wondering whether I could connect one of each (toghether) to each output, will the WIIM Amp take them? Thanks

RU-vid is not letting me respond. The Wiim is my 1st commercial streamer, I have been using DIY RPI based streamers. The now defunct Squeezer is the app I was using. Squeezer going down is why I got the Wiim, well that and your reviews.

I am planning to buy a Holo Audio Cyan 2 DAC. I would like to connect a good streamer to it. Which one would you recommend? Is a WiiM, for example, a very good combination?

If using strictly for streaming to external dac which is best? Pro or pro plus? Or ultra?

Is it better to plug the WiiM Pro into an external DAC instead of my Marantz AVR? I don’t know a lot about this stuff.

Thanks for the video. I was thinking of the Wiim Pro, because I want to hook it up to my older Onkyo 9010 stereo amplifier (US version that includes a Wolfson DAC, fed via either a 96 khz / 24 bit TOSLINK optical connection, or a 192 / 24 bit COAX digital). Right now I have my TV hooked up directly to the TOSLINK optical jack on the Onkyo. The TV has no RCA digital out unfortunately. I'm guessing the Wiim Pro may suit my use case if I hook it up to the amp over RCA digital? As for the TV, should I leave it hooked up directly to the (lower quality) TOSLINK connection on the amp, or can I have the TV TOSLINK feed into the Mini Pro instead, and then out of the RCA digital and into the amp (via the same route I am planning on using for music)? Can the Wiim Pro even support that (taking an optical input source, and feeding it out via the RCA digital)? I'm not expecting the lower quality optical feed to improve audio quality by going over RCA digital, obviously. Thanks in advance.

do the units stay powered on after a power outage? Or do you have to push the button to turn it back on. I want something totally hands free.

I have watched so many videos on the Wiim as i just need to replace my old "whole home" selector to a digital one (driving 6 speakers though these just doesnt make sence). i dont need the DAC etc as i have separate amps. Most videos keep recommending the the pro plus but i was thinking it sounds like overkill as i just need the app and ability to group them when needed. This is the best video that simply breaks down the features and use cases for each. I can now just buy 3 minis, setup an older ipad as a fixed control hub with the amp and enjoy music in the rooms needed Thanks for the great work

Epic fail. Embedded ad is way too much. I’m out.

My life has been better thanks to Crutchfield.

Coax sounds way better than the optical output.

Great video! Good coverage of these products. I have spent the last 2 years with both the Mini and Pro. I started out with the Schiit Modi 3 dac on the Mini. I later upgraded to the Geshelli J2(awesome dac). My mini started acting up so I purchased the Pro. There is a distinct sound improvement with the Pro over over the Mini. I have since upgraded again to the Denefrips Enyo dac attached to my Pro and I'm staying there. I highly recommend buying the Pro because most of us suffer from upgrade-itis and will be buying a few dacs.

Well Done... I just picked up the pro... Feeding it to the new Geshelli J2-99, One thing worth mentioning... Optical out from the WiiM to a good DAC also gives you galvanic isolation. The bit rates being the same from both optical and coax out on my Pro, I went with optical. I'm really pleased. I don't have to run the laptop for my tunes now... Saves me money and sounds fantastic. You could even go so far as to add a Linear Power Supply, but a simple sub $30 5V Supercapacitor bank will do nicely to feed the WiiM unit with clean ripple free power. Also - these units can give you a somewhat pseudo disconnect from all the screens. Massive Playlists like mine, play like radio - like the old days before the laptop and all the screens... I feel like I am just listening to a nice stereo now.

Just a heads up (just started watching) - the mini pro plus has much better DAC / analog chain than mini and mini pro.

Excellent review Matt, as always! Quick question. I have the Pro+, feeding a '98 Technics SA-DX940 that I love, then out to a pair of Whaferdale EVO 4.2 and a pair of PSB Imagine X2T towers. What would be a step up in the dac department? The SU-1 seems to be not, what would you recomend? Thanks!

Been using Mini’s on two of my systems. I’ve not got ‘golden ears’ but without an external DAC the Node on my main system is subjectively better. I’d compare a direct wired Mini with the headphone output on a laptop. Probably uses a similar chip. But paired with an original Schiit Modi3 (office system) or SMSL Sanskrit 10 Mk 2 (home gym) they are comparable. Also had the amp but sent it back. Wanted to use it in my rec room, but discovered, after much tinkering and phone time with your sponsor’s tech support that the HDMI ARC is not compatible on some ‘older’ Samsung TV’s. It’s a 65” HD purchased in 2017.

Hi, I need to connect my passive outdoor speakers to a WiFi capable amp/streaming device. If I purchase WiiM Pro or Pro Plus (need Chromecast), then what amp should I buy to connect my two outdoor speakers? Can I use WiiM Amp to connect both speakers and skip additional receiver? I am not an expert and need advice. Thanks!

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Amazon just delivered my wiim pro plus, WiiiM just announced the WiiM Ultra and WiiM amp pro, dammit..grrr...

im looking to add dac in my system . Will the Wiim amp solve my problem? Im Using Onkyo Htr- 560 amp.

Thank you for the review. I just purchased a WiiM Pro for audio streaming in my mancave garage and had a question. The garage has 6 in ceiling speakers and an in-wall focal subwoofer with dedicated amp. The ceiling speakers will be fed by a Niles 250w amp. I recently added a Samsung FrameTV and I would like the audio to also come out of the ceiling speakers. I am currently doing this with a budget digital to analog converter from the toslink of the tv into a budget mixer that then connects to my Niles Amp. I wanted to see if I can accomplish this with the WiiM Pro instead? If not would you have any other suggestions for me? I appreciate the feeback.

Are there any videos that showcase the app in detail? I'd like to see the user experience before buying one. Specifically streaming local FLAC from my NAS. Maybe you could make one *WINK* *WINK* :P

I have the Pro and the Mini and really like them both. But the big drawback for me is that they don't support SiriusXM which I use everyday. They are fine for Apple Airplay, but with SiriusXM I have to stream from my iPhone via Bluetooth, and although it doesn't bother me sound quality wise it does drain the phone battery pretty fast. So whenever possible I prefer to use my Yamaha WXC-50 streamer which does support SiriusXM over the internet. Just something to keep in mind if applicable.

Great review! I have the pro, and was wondering which DAC you liked more; the pro+ or the DAC in the WiiM amp? Do you have an opinion on which sounds better? Thank you!

Totally got me with the SU-1, which i just got. "Mine doesn't look like that, what the hell?" It was an SU-8.

Will the pro plus stream Tidal Master tracks? Thank you

I went with the Pro instead of the mini just because it’s a complementary stack to the other components size wise.

Can I use Wiim amp for Sonos to group 4 Sonos speaks as home theater sound system?

Have tidal and atmos AVR Will wiim or pro out put atmos audio

great review as always...happy to been able to easy understand them. welcome tomtje wiim rabbit hole.... waiting for the ultra...

Don't forget about linking multiple Wiims together for whole house, synchronized music!

Great video Matt, I’m glad to see your channel is growing! Thanks to you I’m a happy Wiim Pro owner. Question: do you know if/when Bluesound is releasing a follow-up to the 2021 PowerNode? Thank you!

WiiM Ultra ? Streamer or amp

Nicely Done

Perfect summation. Greatly appreciated. Cheers!

What streaming services do these connect with while not having to drop down to chrome cast or AirPlay?

Do what mistake?

I have the Pro Plus for kitchen duty. Bluesound since the first Node (still use and have the 2 and 3 also) Pretty nice so far. Did you add the feet to the Pro *Plus? Mine didn’t come with any.

Excellent breakdown, thank you for some clarity!

Matt, great breakdown! Need some help if you don't mind. I tried the Amp but got a bad unit and decided I needed a more powerful amp w/ my speakers. Sent it back and went the Pro Plus route instead however since I don't have my amp to pair it with yet it made we wonder while watching your video, can I use still use the Wiim Home app's sub/bass management with the Pro Plus and separate amp? I had just assumed yes but hoping you know.and also if is it possible to time align the sub with my mains. Sorry for the longer post. Thanks!

I just got the Wiim Pro. Sounds good but I find the app clunky.

Wish you the best!

Pro is the best. Just add a dac of your choice and let the music go

That was useful.

Hi. I’ve had the WiiM mini. (The puck). However in the UK, they have connectivity issues with Sky Q broadband. I contacted WiiM and they know about the issue, they responded quickly but sadly could not fix the issue. It worked superbly before moving to Sky Q. Sadly I’ve now sold it to a non Sky Q broadband user. It’s nothing to do with the WiFi signal strength. I’m now using a marantz 7000n which has no issues re. Connectivity. So simply put, If in the Uk and you have Sky Q. Stay well away.

Well done Matt. I really like my Pro on my second system.

More than two minutes of advertising for the sponsor right at the beginning. Too much for me.😎

Thanks for the info! I'm looking to incorporate a streaming DAC into my old-school analog set up. The Pro+ looks like it will do nicely. One question: Is it possible to use the Wiim minis with the pro+ to stream different (or the same) music to different rooms? I'm not familiar with all the capabilities of the app.

Advertisement was a lil long. So I couldn’t finish the video. I specifically chose this one cause it was one of the shorter videos but didn’t wanna sit through the advertisement

@AllHandlesHaveBeenTaken Well, the optical output from my tv to the same optical input sounds excellent.