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

Good

Does everything you need! Yes some of the test criteria of the DAC it is not high score, but if you cannot live without those, they come at 3x the price

Perfect 👌

A few months ago I purchased a pair of Kanto YU4 speakers for my bedroom, replacing a muddy sounding Roku Streambar. I was so taken with the stereo sound of the Kanto that I added a Shield Pro (mostly because it works with my Harmony 665 remote with the addition of a $10 IR receiver) and an SMSL PL100 CD Player to the Samsung TV and Telus TV box. I would play music from my Plex server through the Kodi app on the Shield and that worked very well EXCEPT I chaffed under the need to leave my TV on for it to work. It simply annoyed me, but could not be helped with my current setup; the audio chain went from the Shield to the TV to the Kanto speakers via optical. The Kanto has two optical inputs, which is awesome, and I used the second for the CD player. Still, the limitation bugged me so I went searching for a stand alone device that could stream DLNA and, not surprisingly, ended up in the Wiim ecosystem. At first I thought the Wiim Mini would be the ticket, I would connect the CD player using its built-in DAC and RCA outs to the Kanto. But then I saw that the Wiim Pro has an Optical in that could pass-through bit-perfect digital audio up to 24bit 192kHz (The Kanto can only handle up to 24bit 96 kHz FYI) and I knew I had found my Huckleberry. Even better, it included an ethernet port! Setting up should have been easy, and it was mostly, but I hit a snag. More on that later. I connected the Wim Pro optical output to my Kanto speakers, the input from my CD, attached the ethernet cable and power. Then I downloaded the Wiim Home app to my phone and opened it. It took less that 15 seconds to detect the Wiim Pro and guide me through the set up. There you can choose which output to use (coaxial, optical or RCA) and adjust the output resolution as well as whether you want the output to be fixed, or variable (fixed in my case). There are a ton of streaming services built right into the Wiim Home app including all the major ones and plenty of minor ones as well. I was pleased to see that Plex is baked right in. I had expected to use DLNA to access my server, which I tested and it works, but the Plex one is a touch more streamlined. The only streaming app I use is Amazon Music, I would just rather play my own music files, especially at home. Occasionally, however, Amazon is handy. I also set up GoogleCast, TuneIn for local Station, and the mostly terrible YouTube music, which I never use, but is included with my YouTube subscription. This is where I ran into issues. I could not sign into Amazon Music from within the Wiim Home app no matter how many times I tried. And in a presumably related problem, the Wiim Pro would not show up in the Alexa App even though it gave every indication of being linked properly. The support from Wiim was responsive, always getting back to me within a day after every attempt with questions and suggestions. While, ultimately I solved it on my own after several days, I appreciate their willingness to provide help. In my case, there was something funky going on with my Amazon log-ins and I ended up deleting everything, reinstalling, and logging in with my phone number instead of my email address. I have no idea why that worked, but everything is working as it should now. I can access Amazon Music from within the Wiim Home app, or I can AlexaCast (or GoogleCast) to the Wiim Pro from within the Amazon Music app, and I can tell Alexa to play something using the Wiim Pro and it works as well. One caveat; my Alexa HATES the Name "Wiim Pro". No matter how I pronounce it, it cannot seem to find a device with that name. I ended up renaming it in the Alexa App (Kanto in my case) and now it works every time. Things I love: How well the app works to control the Wiim Pro. It even has basic room correction and when I want to play a CD, I just have to change the input to Optical in the Wiim Home app and it passes the signal through. It will also convert a signal from the RCA inputs to 16bit 48kHz if you want to connect an analog device and have it sent through the Optical or Coaxial outs. Things I don't love: These are basically irrelevant to me, but I thought I should mention them. There is no remote included with the base unit, although you can order one included or separately, but it is only Bluetooth, not IR. Also, the functions are fairly basic, which is to be expected, so in my opinion you are better off just using the app. The DAC in this device is reportedly not great, but I have no intention of ever using the RCA outputs so it is meaningless to me. If you want a better DAC, step up the the Wiim Pro Plus which is reported to have a much better DAC. The Plus also includes a better ADC which will convert analog signals to 24bit 192 kHz before passing them out the digital outs. Finally, the Plus includes the remote, if that is important to you. Things that sound cool, but I am not sure if I will every use them: The Wiim sounds like an easy and perfect way to set up multi-room audio. Every Wiim device you add can send music to every other device, as you choose, and even have controls to synchronize the audio between rooms. It will even coordinate with Google Home and Alexa devices so you don't necessarily need an actual Wiim device in each room. I am not in the Apple ecosystem, but it seems like AirPlay is a key feature for those who are and this Wiim has it. Once I worked out the glitches, this device is everything I hoped for and more. It seems like an especially good idea for anyone who wants to add streaming options to a vintage system or powered speakers. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Très bon produit avec un soft de qualité. Et Roon Ready. Tout ça pour moins de 180€. Remarquable

Nome Prodotto: WiiM Pro AirPlay 2 Ricevitore, Bluetooth, WiFi Multiroom Streamer, Funziona con Alexa, Siri e l'assistente Google, Streaming Audio Hi-Res da Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL Il WiiM Pro si posiziona non solo come un semplice ricevitore, ma come un vero e proprio hub di streaming audio multiroom che colma il divario tra i sistemi Hi-Fi tradizionali e il moderno mondo dell'audio digitale ad alta risoluzione. Se possedete un ottimo amplificatore o una coppia di diffusori attivi che meritano di accedere ai servizi di streaming moderni con la massima qualità, il WiiM Pro è la risposta più convincente oggi sul mercato, soprattutto considerando il suo eccellente rapporto qualità-prezzo. Punti di Forza Principali 1. Connettività Completa e Flessibile Il punto di forza è la sua incredibile versatilità. Offre supporto nativo per: AirPlay 2: Integrazione impeccabile nell'ecosistema Apple, permettendo lo streaming sincrono e multiroom con altri dispositivi compatibili. Chromecast Built-in: Essenziale per gli utenti Android e per lo streaming da migliaia di app compatibili. Bluetooth: Per le situazioni in cui è necessario uno streaming diretto e rapido. WiFi: La spina dorsale del multiroom e dello streaming Hi-Res. 2. Qualità Audio Hi-Res e Supporto ai Servizi Premium Il WiiM Pro supporta lo streaming audio fino a 24-bit/192 kHz, garantendo che la musica venga riprodotta nella sua forma più fedele. La compatibilità nativa con servizi come Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, TIDAL Connect e Qobuz permette di bypassare la compressione Bluetooth, utilizzando la banda larga WiFi per un trasferimento dati senza perdite. 3. Funzionalità Multiroom Avanzata Grazie all'integrazione di AirPlay 2 e Chromecast, e al proprio sistema multiroom proprietario WiiM, è possibile creare zone audio sincronizzate in tutta la casa, gestendo tutto in modo intuitivo tramite l'app WiiM Home. 4. Integrazione con gli Assistenti Vocali La compatibilità con Alexa, Siri e l'Assistente Google (tramite AirPlay 2 o Chromecast) offre un controllo vocale completo, rendendo l'esperienza d'uso estremamente comoda. 5. Interfacce Audio Essenziali Il dispositivo offre una gamma completa di uscite, permettendo la massima flessibilità: Uscita Digitale Ottica (TOSLINK) Uscita Digitale Coassiale Uscita Analogica RCA Queste opzioni consentono di scegliere se utilizzare il DAC (Convertitore Digitale-Analogico) interno del WiiM Pro o di collegarlo a un DAC esterno di fascia alta già presente nel proprio sistema. Da Migliorare (Note a Margine) App WiiM Home: L'applicazione è potente e in costante miglioramento, ma per i neofiti potrebbe richiedere qualche minuto per familiarizzare con tutte le impostazioni e le opzioni. Design: Il design è compatto e funzionale, ma essenziale. Chi cerca un'estetica premium potrebbe trovarlo un po' troppo "plasticoso", sebbene la sua missione sia la funzionalità prima dell'apparenza. Verdetto Professionale Il WiiM Pro è una delle migliori aggiunte al panorama dello streaming audio degli ultimi anni. Offre un pacchetto di funzionalità che, fino a poco tempo fa, si trovavano solo in dispositivi di fascia di prezzo nettamente superiore. È l'acquisto indispensabile per chi vuole modernizzare il proprio impianto stereo, godere di audio Hi-Res e integrare il proprio sistema in una rete multiroom intelligente e flessibile. Consigliato per: Appassionati di musica, audiofili con un sistema Hi-Fi legacy e chiunque cerchi la massima flessibilità di streaming senza compromessi sulla qualità audio.

Excellent produit pour qui veut un streamer simple, avec cerise sur le gâteau, un equalizer. Pas d'esbroufe, discret et performant, vendu à un prix raisonnable, vraiment extra. Application mobile simple et performante, compatible avec tous les acteurs de musique démat. Cet appareil se destine à ceux qui ont déjà un DAC, sinon je conseille de prendre le modèle + équipé d'un meilleur DAC AKM4493. Très bon rapport qualité/prix.

My Personal Take on the WiiM Pro Streamer I've been jamming with the WiiM Pro for some time now, and honestly, it has been great. Connecting to Music Services The first thing that struck me was how effortlessly it hooks up to Spotify and other streaming services. For someone who's practically glued to Spotify, this was a big deal. No more messing with setups or getting frustrated over bad connections – it's all smooth sailing. The App Experience WiiM Pro's needs a bit of exploration in the beginning but then becomes a quick tool for me to control the device. Again, I mostly by-pass the app and use Spotify connect, cast to it with Plexamp or use airplay. Hard Buttons I've configured it go straight to radio so I get music around with 1 touch. Surprisingly helpful! I wish it had more. Using it as a Streamer I've got it hooked up to my DAC, and that's primarily how I use it. I haven't tested its internal DAC, so I can't speak for that. But as a streamer? It's top-notch. Clear audio, no interruptions – it does its job, and it does it well. Other points Many of inputs/outputs, small enough to fit my setup without being an eyesore. Another plus is regular updates, showing that this device won't get outdated any time soon. Only draw back in my setup is that I cannot wake-up my amp with it. I would love to be able to connect to 2 outputs from 1 unit too (e.g., bluetooth + optical). Final Verdict All in all, the WiiM Pro is a champ. It's user-friendly, reliable, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. If you're looking to simplify your music streaming, or just want a nifty gadget that makes life a bit easier, I'd definitely recommend giving the WiiM Pro a shot. It's been a game-changer for me. I thinking about getting the Plus for another setup where the DAC and ADC is important.