I recently bought a WiiM Ultra; it provides no added value for me

Posted by Feanor (A) on April 6, 2025 at 04:46:21

In Reply to: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio posted by 1974 on April 5, 2025 at 08:01:06:

I tried, (and am still using), the WiiM Ultra in my main stereo system. I'm not presently using a streaming service, only listening to my own, NAS-based music files.

My conclusion is that I'd suggest a small, dedicated computer as better, cheaper option for streaming or accessing one's at-home library than streamer device. Certainly that's the case for me for accessing my NAS-based music library.

The sound from the WiiM Utra is fine for me but the Ultra provided less functionality in terms of music management than my dedicated Windows 11 computer. The Utra is OK for "popular" music but I will continue to used my computer for Classical listening.

The 'WiiM Home' Android app let's me control the Ultra from my 'phone which I couldn't do in case of my computer, but the WiiM Home app is not impressive. The 'Browse' function is far less powerful than my Foobar2000 program on the computer to get at my music files.

As I mentioned I'm not using an streaming service. The WiiM Ultra does seem to support the most popular one but I'm pretty sure that the Windows computer would support any streaming service using an Internet browser or dedicated amp.

NOT the 51st state, eh!?!

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Topic - Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - 1974 08:01:06 04/05/25 (21)

My phone as the source sounds as good as my DMP-A6 - ppopp 19:47:00 04/22/25 (0)

RE: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - Goober58 08:00:21 04/07/25 (0)

The Cost of a Stand-Alone Streamer .. - cawson@onetel.com 10:35:58 04/06/25 (0)

Really shows how good the Pi is - Daveslater 09:36:16 04/06/25 (0)

RE: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - Grinnell 09:32:57 04/06/25 (0)

I recently bought a WiiM Ultra; it provides no added value for me - Feanor 04:46:21 04/06/25 (3)

Dirty Little Secret of Streamers - Jon L 09:36:56 04/06/25 (0)

RE: I recently bought a WiiM Ultra; it provides no added value for me - Kirk57 07:19:59 04/06/25 (1)

Invest $100 or so - E-Stat 07:29:34 04/06/25 (0)

Yes. Many network streamers are way over priced - AbeCollins 15:12:21 04/05/25 (1)

RE: Yes. Many network streamers are way over priced - kh6idf 16:10:30 04/05/25 (0)

First of all... - E-Stat 13:57:57 04/05/25 (1)

RE: First of all... - mike1127 23:44:24 04/26/25 (0)

RE: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - Gary 13:32:29 04/05/25 (0)

I have a Wiim Pro - jedrider 10:05:29 04/05/25 (1)

RE: I have a Wiim Pro - farfetched 12:31:19 04/05/25 (0)

RE: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - mlsstl 09:59:39 04/05/25 (3)

RE: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - AbeCollins 14:53:02 04/05/25 (2)

I found your card, Abe! - chocolate_lover 16:12:49 04/05/25 (1)

RE: I found your card, Abe! - AbeCollins 21:44:58 04/05/25 (0)

RE: Streamers- Probably the worst value in audio - Leo loves music 08:16:44 04/05/25 (0)

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I recently bought a WiiM Ultra; it provides no added value for me - Feanor 04:46:21 04/06/25 (3)

Dirty Little Secret of Streamers - Jon L 09:36:56 04/06/25 (0)

RE: I recently bought a WiiM Ultra; it provides no added value for me - Kirk57 07:19:59 04/06/25 (1)

Invest $100 or so - E-Stat 07:29:34 04/06/25 (0)

I recently bought a WiiM Ultra; it provides no added value for me

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