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Re: WiiM ULTRA
I got a WiiM Vibelink amp on sale yesterday to try out the brand. Very impressed for $230. Out of the box it's output is at least equal to a Pioneer Elite SC-57 receiver I had been using. Bass performance is most noticeable. Build quality is solid and their gear is packaged to mimic Apple's way of doing things. The speaker binding posts are internal which I haven't seen before but they are cool and actually seem like a great idea.
https://www.wiimhome.com/wiimvibelink/overview
It advertises 100 watts into 8 ohm loads and 200 watts into 4 ohm loads from a Class D amp but turns out it's only 60 watts into 8 ohm loads when using the RCA connections. Not sure why that is. The higher power ratings are for when the internal DAC is being used.
Haven't used the built in DAC yet as I have it connected to a Sony HAP-Z1ES media player. My use case is for a room with a weak WiFi signal. A WiiM Ultra streamer wasn't needed in my case but I am going to get one for elsewhere to replace a Squeezebox Touch.
https://www.wiimhome.com/wiimvibelink/overview
It advertises 100 watts into 8 ohm loads and 200 watts into 4 ohm loads from a Class D amp but turns out it's only 60 watts into 8 ohm loads when using the RCA connections. Not sure why that is. The higher power ratings are for when the internal DAC is being used.
Haven't used the built in DAC yet as I have it connected to a Sony HAP-Z1ES media player. My use case is for a room with a weak WiFi signal. A WiiM Ultra streamer wasn't needed in my case but I am going to get one for elsewhere to replace a Squeezebox Touch.
Emlyn
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Re: You’re doing it wrong…
I have a tendency, left to my own devices, to eat a slice of pizza with a knife and a fork. 
Say, that sentence I just typed reminds me of a great song!
https://youtu.be/KqaubmRo5TE?si=U-dYCxaQO8DY3km7
Say, that sentence I just typed reminds me of a great song!
https://youtu.be/KqaubmRo5TE?si=U-dYCxaQO8DY3km7
mhardy6647
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Re: What Are You Listening To? (Part Deux)
John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band - 1970
He would be 85 today, October 9th.
aprazer402
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Re: FS: 600+ CDs.. Pick n' Choose
I will have to source a cd player but that part is my problem to deal with/quote]
I’m sorry to derail this thread, but I have no way to contact Halen as his profile is marked private…
I hope it’s not because I’ve been labeled as dog ****
AnyWho, I'll throw this out there, I have, IMHO a fantastic North Star Design Supremo DAC and transport that might fit your requirements… lightly used and procured through Skip@audioThesis
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/198882/north-star-design-totl-supremo-feeler-2-options-dac-or-dac-with-matching-192-transport?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=supremo
Sorry for the interruption… Carry-on
Hey hey. That is odd. I do not think I did anything with my profile.
I am good with a CD player from Paul.
halen
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Re: California Audio Labs Icon MkII CD Player for Sale
Received, Excellent packing and fast shipping. Thanks
hoosier21
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