WiiM Amp: Multiroom Streaming Amplifier | Compatible with AirPlay, Google Cast, Alexa | HDMI, Voice Control | Stream from Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal & More | Space Gray

I went looking for an amp with HDMI arc. I needed a small unit due to space limitations and the Sonos Amp fit perfectly. It's worked great for quite a while now. Fast forward to December 2023 when my Yamaha home theatre receiver started acting up. I don't use it for anything but delivering audio to my speakers via HDMI arc from my TV. It was time for another Sonos Amp, but another $900 CAD? Its a great product but I really didn't want to spend that much again. Then I found this amp. It's exactly what I needed and wanted. It works great. Has its own remote. HDMI arc and the auto switching between a streaming source or HDMI arc works great. Really simple and easy to use. Simple set up. I'm most impressed by the EQ. The Sonos amp has bass and treble controls, while this one has a graphic EQ or parametric eq (you can switch between either). The parametric EQ is what i ended up using and it truly works excellent. This amp is very pleasing to my ears (maybe more so than the Sonos) on the same set of speakers (Paradigm Mini Monitor v5). The only con with this amp is the power output is half that of the Sonos. It doesn't quite have the same punch at increased listening levels that the Sonos does. When hooked up to the large floor speakers, this is more noticeable. The Sonos has more punch and drives those speakers (Paradigm Monitor 9 v3) much better. This is the only real thing of note. For my application, the Wiim Amp works perfectly and I would 100% buy another. Great product.

I think all the hype surrounding this device is warranted. About me: I have a home theater system in the basement man cave and a basic soundbar on the family room tv above the fireplace. However, our house is wired for speakers in the family room and living room (my home office). I bought a Wiim mini when it was first released and a fosi/douk amp to power a set of speakers in my office and a switch to also play in the living room. The Wiim mini was quite impressive. It received so many updates and was always rock solid. The app works well, integration with other Android apps - like spotify, tidal, etc. is pretty great. The Douk amp was simply junk and squeals all the time at 10-15khz (like having tinnitus) but I loved the Wiim mini, so I splurged on the Wiim Amp. Same app experience, all of the benefits of the mini but the sound quality, build, and design is so much better than the douk. Plus I never need to go turn on a the amp. Wiim amp sits at a low power state and will auto sense inputs and power on automatically. I'm not an audiophile, just love music. Driving a set of RP500mII bookshelf speakers and a powered subwoofer. To my ears, it sounds as good as my much more expensive receiver. I'm really happy because it's a streamer and an amp at a pretty good price. The Wiim mini will still have have it's place. What I can do is use the Wiim amp and Wiim mini together to easily create 2 zones. I can simply select the room I want the music to play via the app or home automation. Most of the inputs are covered. Hdmi, optical, rca. No coax. One thing I did not realize is that the usb port is NOT for a DAC, so you cannot connect this to a pc or mac via usb and use as a DAC. The usb port is for a usb drive with music/audio files. I already have a desktop dac, so not a big deal. I also have a NAS with my personal music collection and it's easily integrated with the Wiim app. You can also play from a PC to this device via Chromecast. The only real issue I've experienced is playback trouble with Audible. However, there was an update that fixed it. Another shortcoming is that I'd like a line out. You can play through speakers directly connected to the amp or connect to another device, like headphones, via Bluetooth. There is only a subwoofer out. Adjustable crossover makes it really nice to set up. One issue I found is that it does not auto power on my subwoofer. I think because there is no initial "pop" when you power on. Very minor, only applies at low listening volume. With the HDMI input, I can use this with my TV, but it would need to pass through a video signal and have another hdmi port to use with my computer and monitor. It does come with a voice remote that is easy to set up. Adding your 4 favorite stations is critical, then you really won't need to open the app- just power on and start those streams instantly. Overall, I'm really happy and use it daily. My friends ask about it and are generally impressed with the size, build, and sound quality. Great purchase and I'd recommend to anyone who wants a simple streaming setup. Best audio purchase I've made in a long time.

BLUF: The WiiM Amp is a great music streamer and two-channel audio amplifier. Get one, you won't regret it. [Update 7/1/24: The WiiM Amplifier (also WiiM Pro Plus and the soon to be released WiiM Ultra Preamplifier) now support WiiM's room correction. (No, the WiiM Mini does not support room correction at this time.) I do not know if the WiiM Pro (non-Plus) music streaming device supports the WiiM room correction. I only own WiiM Amplifier(s), WiiM Pro Plus and WiiM Mini music streaming devices that I purchased on Amazon. If there was still any doubt that the WiiM Amplifier and the other WiiM music streaming products sold on Amazon are the best value in audio (perhaps ever) then the WiiM room correction should convince. The WiiM room correction works with the WiiM Home app and the microphone in your smart phone. In less than a minute the WiiM Home app and supported WiiM streaming device will analyze the in-room frequency response of your speakers including a subwoofer if present in your system. The WiiM room correction creates a custom 10 band parametric equalizer response curve that you can name and save or just use the default name "Auto". The results of using the WiiM room correction with my system(s) have been impressive. LPT: You can temporarily connect a WiiM Pro Plus to any 2 channel or 2.1 channel audio system where you normally have a WiiM Mini. Then perform the WiiM room correction and save the room EQ settings. You can later write down or screenshot the room correction EQ values and manually apply the room EQ settings to the WiiM Mini at a later time. Unless you rearrange your room, change the speakers or your preferred listening position you should not need to re-run the room correction.] Tips: You can set the maximum volume level using the WiiM Home app. Use the WiiM Home app volume slider control or the WiiM Remote to control the volume. When I set the WiiM Amp's maximum volume level to ~80% the acoustic level in my home from various 4 ohm to 8 ohm speakers (ranging from ~82dB to 90dB rated efficiency) gets as loud as I want and can stand. If you are concerned that the WiiM Amp may not have sufficient power for your application then adding a powered subwoofer will make the most of the WiiM Amp's power (60 Watts per channel (WPC) into 8 ohms and 120 WPC into 4 ohms), available for the two main speakers. (I also tested the WiiM Amp's subwoofer output using the new RSL Speedwoofer 10E.) When using a turntable with the WiiM Amp you must use an external phono stage preamp as the WiiM Amp does not have a built-in phono stage. (You may want to use a phono preamp that has selectable gain or continuously variable gain to ensure an acceptable audio level when using the WiiM Amp with the turntable.) The WiiM Amp does not have a headphone output jack. I was able to successfully pair my Bose Quiet Comfort headphones with the WiiM Amp. If you experience poor Wi-Fi reception when using the WiiM Amp try moving the Wiim Amp closer to your router. (I found that rotating the WiiM Amp chassis 90 degrees also helped improve the Wi-Fi connection.) The WiiM Amp also has an Ethernet connection. Using the WiiM Amp it is possible to assemble a very satisfying and enjoyable digital streaming audio system for under $1K (WiiM Amp ($300) + Bookshelf Speakers (up to ~400/pr) + Powered Subwoofer (est. $300). You can add a CD player and/or a turntable if desired. Great: The WiiM Amp is capable of providing deep, well articulated bass. The WiiM Amp has very good dynamics, i.e. punchy even. The sound of the WiiM Amp is neutral. The WiiM Amp provides a wide soundstage. The WiiM Amp's single (mono) RCA subwoofer output connection together with the WiiM Home app's bass management functions makes pairing the WiiM Amp with a powered subwoofer super easy. The WiiM Amp automatically applies low and high pass filters when the subwoofer output is enabled. The WiiM Amp was able to effectively power every 4 to 8 ohm loudspeaker I tried quite well. I even tried driving a pair of Magnepan MG1 magneplanar loudspeakers (82dB efficiency). The WiiM Amp was able to cleanly drive each of these speakers as loud as I desired.) No audible noise or hum in either of my two WiiM Amps (I purchased a Metallic Grey and then purchased a Silver WiiM Amp.) The WiiM Amp runs cool. Even after a few hours of listening at moderately high level output the WiiM Amp chassis was barely warm to the touch. The WiiM Home app has both graphic and parametric equalizer functions. If you spend a little time learning how to master these controls you will probably be able to get the audio balance you desire. Not so great: Shipping Damage: I had purchased my first WiiM Amp, in Metallic Grey, from another online retailer. The package containing the Metallic Grey WiiM Amp was unopened and undamaged as received. I recently purchased the Silver WiiM Amp from Amazon. Although not sold as being refurbished the Silver WiiM Amp included the WiiM manufacturer's ten percent discount. One corner of the box for the Silver WiiM Amp arrived dented. The box also appeared to have been opened. However, all cables, booklet, remote and accessories were provided. The Silver WiiM Amp unit came wrapped in the factory plastic protective layer and appeared new and undamaged. Wi-Fi Performance: 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi reception is just OK, could be better. (This makes me wonder where WiiM located the internal Wi-Fi antenna in the WiiM Amp as the top and 3 sides of the WiiM Amp's case are made of an aluminum alloy.) I can't comment on 5GHz Wi-Fi performance. When I moved the WiiM Amp to another room in my home (further away from the router) the WiiM Amp would sometimes stutter or mute the audio. Rotating the WiiM Amp by 90 degrees (so that the rear of the WiiM Amp was now facing the router) seemed to improve the Wi-Fi reception. WiiM Amp Audio Performance: After auditioning the WiiM Amp with four different sets of wired speakers I found that the WiiM Amp does not provide as sharp and detailed imaging as do some other amplifiers I own. With each of the loudspeakers I tried (4 ohm, 5 ohm, 8 ohm; 2-way, 3-way, 2-way planar magnetic) the WiiM Amp's imaging lacked focus. Still, this did not take away from my enjoyment when listening to favorite selections using the WiiM Amp. Lagged WiiM Home phone app Performance: The WiiM Home phone app is sometimes lagged, i.e. when accessing the Audio Setting of the WiiM Amp. (I'm not sure if this is an app software issue or related to the limitations of the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi performance.) Lagged Remote Control Response: The WiiM Remote Control uses Bluetooth. The WiiM remote control of the WiiM Amp volume, etc. is sometimes lagged. USB Confusion: The WiiM Home App recognized the thumb drive (containing some MP3 files) that I inserted into the WiiM Amp's USB port. I was able to play the MP3 files using the WiiM Amp by selecting USB as the source. I next tried adding additional files, both MP3 and MP4 format files to the thumb drive. The WiiM Amp and/or WiiM Home app never properly updated the thumb drive file cache and never displayed an updated playlist. WiiM Amp Remote batteries: The batteries (two AAA) are not included with the WiiM Amp. (Neither of the two WiiM Amps that I've recently purchased came with the needed batteries for the remote control.) [Update 6/3/24] I purchased a WiiM Mini to solve an issue I was having with the WiiM Amplifier. The WiiM Amp is a brilliant product in almost every respect. One notable exception is Wi-Fi connectivity. In my home the WiiM Amp only has acceptable Wi-Fi connectivity when the WiiM Amp is placed close, i.e. within the same room as my wireless router. To solve this issue, I use the WiiM Mini as a Wi-Fi music streamer. I connect the WiiM Mini to the WiiM Amp via the optical cable and this gets around my WiiM Amp Wi-Fi performance issues. (The optical connection is 24 bit, 192 kbps.) I stream Spotify Premium exclusively, I can't hear any difference when using the WiiM Amp with Wi-FI (placed close to the W-Fi router) or when using the WiiM Mini and the optical output from the WiiM Mini to the optical input of the WiiM Amp. Now I can locate WiiM Amps in different rooms in my home and not have Wi-Fi connectivity issues. This works for me. Maybe this solution will work for you if you are having WiiM Amp Wi-Fi issues.

Produkt nie jest bez wad, ale można je wybaczyć w tej cenie. Pojedyncza dioda Led oraz kropeczki od głośności to jedyne informacje poza aplikacją, które można odczytać z urządzenia, dioda led wskazuje na jakim kanale jesteśmy kolorami, które niestety nawet nie są unikalne, tzn. na zielono świeci się gdy jesteśmy w trybie optycznym albo RCA, dopiero w aplikacji można to sprawdzić. Pilot korzysta z WiFi, więc nie dość, że bateria trzyma bardzo krótko (CR2032) to jeszcze budzi to pewne obawy. U mnie gra z monitorami Q Acoustics 3020i i jest OK. Początkowo miałem problem z produktem, ale support ze strony Linkplay Technology Inc. stanął na wysokości zadania. Koniec końców kupiłbym ponownie.

This little amplifier is "little" only in its Form Factor and has no business sounding so good being a Class D Power Amplifier. Has plenty of input possibilities and drives some large speakers without a hint of stress. The accompanying software (WiiM Home) is very user-friendly and quite powerful and most importantly for such devices it really works!! In the limited time that I have used it, I have discovered no bugs. Great value for the money!!

Ich gehe hier nicht all zu detailliert auf die Unterschiede der im Titel genannten Geräte ein. Das wird ein kurzer und schmerzloser Vergleich. Nur vorab: Der Wiim Amp Pro gewinnt!! :-D Vor einiger Zeit stand die Neuanschaffung einer 2.1Anlage für's Wohnzimmer an. Ich wollte hier Wert auf Minimalismus aber dazu auch höchstmöglichen Funktionsumfang legen. Entschieden habe ich mich dann für ein Set Nubert Nuboxx B 50 mit NuSub XW 800 Slim. Das ganz habe ich befeuert mit einem Nuconnect AmpX und ergänzt durch einen Bluesound Node Icon Streamer, da ich 0 Kompromisse bei der Klangqualität eingehen wollte und auch meinen TV + Zuspieler per HDMI einbinden wollte. Dieses Set bot viele Anschlüsse, tolles Streaming und einen wunderbar luftigen und kraftvollen Klang. Es hat mich nach kurzer Zeit aber eine Kleinigkeit gestört: Zwar bieten beide Geräte automatische Ein- und Ausschaltfunktionen der Quellen, allerdings hat dies nicht immer zuverlässig geklappt, so dass ich z.B. nach dem Streamen von Musik über Tidal manuell auf den HDMI Port umschalten musste wenn ich einen Film schauen wollte. Dies war nicht immer der Fall aber kam doch ab und zu vor. Nach ein paar Recherchen kam ich auf den Wiim Amp Pro, der lt. Spezifikationen alles versprach, was ich zuvor mit 2 Geräten erreicht hatte. Da die Nuboxx B 50 auch auf 4 Ohm laufen, konnte ich sogar von 120 Watt Leistung profitieren. Habe mir den Amp dann mal zum testen bestellt und was soll ich sagen: Lautsprecher und TV angeschlossen, innerhalb von ein paar Minuten eingerichtet, ein paar Songs und TV Probegehört und den Amp X und Node Icon direkt wieder eingepackt und zurück geschickt :-D Was dieses kleine Teil hier bietet ist phänomenal!! Ein super sauberer Klang, richtig, richtig gute Einstellmöglichkeiten für den Equalizer, Raumeinmessung, umfangreiche Subwoofer Anpassungen, alle Möglichen Streamingdienste und bald sogar kabellose 5.1 Setups mit den Audiopro A10 und C10 Lautsprechern möglich (sofern die Wiim Version auch in Deutschland verfügbar sein wird. Dazu sonst einfach mal Google anschmeißen) Ich bin vollauf begeistert, was hier für gerade mal 459 € geboten wird. Amazon hatte zum Zeitpunkt der Bestellung sogar noch einen 10% Rabattgutschein, so dass er nur 413 €gekostet hat. Das ist nichtmal ein Drittel der Kosten meiner vorherigen Kombination aus AmpX und Node Icon. Nicht zu vernachlässigen ist der WOF (Männer mit Frauen kennen das ^^), welcher hier sehr hoch ist! Die Königin akzeptiert dieses Gerät, da sehr klein und optisch ansprechend. Das Einzige, worauf man verzichten muss ist der echt super tolle Kopfhöreranschluss des Icon und evtl. ein kleines bisschen mehr Nachdruck im Klangbild aber das ist so gering, dass man es aufgrund des Preises wirklich verkraften kann denke ich. Und es läuft einfach alles rund! Sobald man Signale aus unterschiedlichen Quellen abspielt, schaltet der Amp direkt um ohne große Verzögerung oder, dass man selbst etwas tun müsste. Ebenso lassen sich problemlos Bluetooth Kopfhörer koppeln, so dass man jegliches Signal statt über Lautsprecher eben über die Kopfhörer ausgibt. Sind die KH gekoppelt kann man das super schnell und einfach in der App umstellen. Sehr praktisch, wenn man Abends mal in etwas hören will ohne die Familie zu stören. Ich spreche auf jeden Fall eine sehr große Empfehlung für diesen Amp aus. Wer es minimalistisch mag und trotzdem nicht auf guten Klang oder einen tollen Funktionsumfang verzichten will, der ist hier genau richtig. Wiim hat auf jeden Fall gezeigt, dass Hifi nicht teuer sein. Die Konkurrenz wird es schwer haben zukünftig die Preise für ihre teuren Hifi Geräte zu rechtfertigen. Das nächste Gerät, dass einen ähnlichen Umfang + Leistung bietet ist der Bluesound Powernode für mehr als das doppelte vom Preis. Ich konnte für mich keinen Unterschied im Klang ausmachen. Es war eher schlechter, da der Subwoofer sich schlechter integrieren ließ und keine Raumkorrektur angeboten wird. Von daher gibt es von mir 5 Sterne und eine sehr dicke Empfehlung!

The software is amazing. You can do everything from your phone: -> easily change sources -> play tidal, spotify, ... (even without bluetooth it streams everything using wifi) -> equalizer settings are great The negative: the bluetooth OUT (not in!) of this device has a significant delay that makes moviewatching or gaming not really possible (voices are delayed like 300ms). But this might just be a bluetooth issue in general? Tip: once every app is logged in into WIIM, use the your native music app to change songs (not the one inside wimm), it works way better this way.

Excellent product, impeccable finish, and the packaging is absolutely flawless. Very satisfied with the equipment.