WiiM Ultra Music Streamer & Digital Preamp | 3.5" Touchscreen, Compatible with Google Cast & Alexa, Stream Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal & More | HDMI ARC, Phono Input & Headphone Output | Space Gray

I highly considered buying one of Wiim's lower end units on Prime Day, but I'm glad that I went for the Ultra. The screen is fantastic. The unit feels rock solid and looks like a much higher priced piece of equipment. But ultimately, I paid the premium for the Ultra to get the USB audio output, which I consider to be superior to COAX or Optical. Sound quality out of this output last night into my DAC and headphone amp proved to be right on par with what was coming out of my MacBook. And now I don't have to have a laptop sitting on my lap to flip through tracks. I can just use my iPhone like a remote control and use Tidal Connect to control Tidal on the Wiim.There has been quite a bit of buzz this week about the Ultra not including Apple Airplay. As a lifelong Apple fanboy, this should bother me. But it doesn't. I have an AppleTV that handles my Airplay needs just fine...and Airplay really takes a hit to your audio quality.So who is this product for? I think it's perfect for a guy like me. I consider myself a budget audiophile with a decent headphone listening setup. I'm not going to spend $900 on the EverSolo or even $600 on the Bluesound. But I'll spend $329. I think this unit is worth that price. It may be a tad lower than it could be.And if I ever get tired of my Ultra in this use, I'll gladly move it into my home theater and utilize the excellent internal DAC for music streaming purposes to my main system. The things it does well, it does exceptionally well at this price point.Who is this product NOT for? As good as it is, it doesn't do everything. As much as Wiim really wanted to call this unit a replacement for a preamp in a main system, I don't see it. Despite its inputs, it just would never be enough to replace my full featured home theater receiver. Maybe you have lesser needs than I do. It would probably do okay utilizing the HDMI ARC and a small external power amp and pair of speakers. But I'd never really do this. I just think you'd be better served stepping up to a decent entry-level Onkyo or Denon receiver. And if I was looking for streaming for a really small secondary system, I'd absolutely just buy the Mini.If Airplay is your breaking point, then you are already voluntarily sacrificing sound quality. You may as well either look at one of Wiim's lower offerings or just consider using an AppleTV run to your television and the HDMI ARC back to the Wiim Ultra. (I do love my AppleTV.)If I were still using Apple Music, I'd be hosed by the entire Apple closed ecosystem anyway. Which is why I switched to Tidal. Apple doesn't play nice with others, and doesn't seem care so much about sound quality. I am very happy with Tidal and the Tidal Connect functionality in the Wiim Ultra works flawlessly for me.So is this a perfect product? No. It's five-star product for my specific use case. If your use case is different, it may not be a one-star product. But if you are looking for a way to get a high quality digital stream from one of the services that the Wiim covers, it works exceptionally well. I could have likely lived without the USB and just spent $89 for the Mini. The delta in quality isn't big. But I did take looks/aesthetics into consideration. Would I have paid $500 more just for that? No. But $230 more for a screen, beautiful casework, and USB and Coax digital ports? I'm not disappointed with my choice.

First time purchasing a streamer/DAC: I am primarily a vinyl listener.Have been researching the under $1500 price point units for a short while; considering how many glowing reviews I had read about the Wiim, I thought I’d give it an audition in my system (PrimaLuna 400 int amp- Revel 226be speakers). Am I glad I did!Fantastic performance for the price-a steal if you ask me. Superb clarity, dynamics, soundstaging, and rhythmic intensity. No matter what i threw its way, the Wiim never disappointed. Add in the versatility and ease of use and you have a superb component well deserving its popularity. After living with it for a few months, I can without doubt give it my highest recommendation.A winner!

The WiiM Ultra offers audiophile-grade performance in a compact, intuitive package. Streaming via the WiiM app is seamless across platforms (I’m using Tidal), and the built-in DAC delivers excellent sound quality—easily on par with my Cambridge Audio CXA61. The integrated preamp adds versatility for a wide range of setups, and the device feels thoughtfully designed for both current use and future upgrades. Wi-Fi connectivity is rock-solid, and the bright LCD display is a sleek, functional touch that enhances the experience. While it includes a remote, the app provides deeper control and customization. An outstanding value for anyone serious about high-quality digital audio.

This is a great way to upgrade your listening experience with minimal effort and money involved!The streamer looks and performs great, yes I can tell that isn’t 5k streamer and preamp but worth every penny.Sounds very smooth and warm, allot of inputs and outputs.100% can be controlled by phone 🥳 Can’t ask for more.Also I was able to remove some of my equipment with out decreasing the quality of sound and replace my other &1200 streaming device 😂.Recommend item!

First, This is a great product with excellent "value for the price paid"Pros:*Works well with Amazon HD Music. Many music streamers are not compatible with this music service.*Brings all my music sources into one app. Pandora, Amazon & streaming content from broadcast radio stations all in one place.*Easy to setup "favorites" I like to stream music from radio stations like WBGO New York, KBEM Minneapolis & WMOT Nashville. WiiM lets me access these stations with one-touch.*Nice sounding DAC. At first I thought the sound was a bit unbalanced toward the high frequencies with the bass sounding a little weak. I tweeked the sound to my preference with the built-in EQ maybe +/- 1.5 dB and now all good. Overall the sound is clean and detailed with a wide sound stage. (My wife, who is a casual user of the system, noticed the sound quality immediately)Cons:*Manual - don't expect to get a manual (just a Quick Start) and the on-line manual isn't that complete either. But, setup is almost plug & play.*Sturdiness - the build quality is good & the unit is nice looking and properly put together, but the rear panel jacks don't feel well supported. Not a problem if it just sits in your rack without a lot of plug changes.*The unit lacks a power switch or trigger input (it has a trigger output) However, it can go into standby mode and looks like it is turned off.I also purchased a basic Samsung tablet to run as a remote and this has worked well. The unit has never failed to connect to the WiiM at turn-on.Overall, very happy with the WiiM Ultra!