A full-fat, 24-bit/96kHz file of Weyes Blood’s Grapevine accessed from some network-attached storage allows the WiiM to show what it’s made of almost entirely. It creates a big, properly defined soundstage on which musicians can operate securely, and keeps detail levels high at every point. Despite the generous dimensions of the stage, there’s no sense of estrangement or remoteness – every part of the recording relates to the others in a neat and confident manner. Please note: TV and larger floorstanding speaker deliveries are not available to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Scottish Islands, and Channel Islands.

Analog stereo, coaxial and optical digital outputs; HDMI eARC; 3.5mm analog/optical digital input; subwoofer output The WiiM Pro’s cheap plastic case is flimsy compared to typical hi-fi components and even A/V streamers like the Apple TV 4K. You’re clearly getting what you pay for, though the compact WiiM Pro can be easily hidden away.We’re committed to offering you high-quality, feature-rich, and affordable audio and smart home products. Better ADC for Line Input: It uses a TI Burr-Brown Audio PCM1861 ADC, achieving up to 192kHz/32-bit digital output, to convert analog sounds from devices like record players, MP3 players or TVs into digital format. This results in clearer, more detailed sound, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 110 dB. Part of the testing process involved evaluating the WiiM Pro’s control app for functionality and ease of use. I have used apps from competing products like Sonos and Bluesound extensively, so there was a strong base for comparison with the WiiM app .

Should you decide that the WiiM's onboard DAC isn't quite up to the job and prefer to use it simply as a preamplifier or a bridge for other WiiM receivers around your home, the Pro Plus gets completely out of the way of your analogue sources. Feeding my vinyl copy of Billie Eilish's When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? into it via a phono stage and then out again to a power amplifier – leaving the Pro Plus in charge of nothing except volume control – is an interesting test. The recording doesn't change character in the slightest, which is the best you can hope for. Inevitably the A-to-D conversion, wireless transmission and D-to-A conversion that the music undergoes to be streamed to another zone, impacts detail, definition and soundstage depth – yet not catastrophically so. If you want to hear your records all around your home without investing in more than one turntable, you could do much worse. THE VERDICT Supports 192k/24-bit Hi-Res audio, AirPlay 2, Chromecast Audio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and more. The hardware of WiiM Pro will be different from Mini. It'll have a quadcore CPU instead of dual core and 512MB DRAM/flash instead of 128MB DRAM/flash compared to the Mini. The application software will be same except for the support of Chromecast audio and additional interfaces. It’ll share the same code base and WiiM Home app as the Mini.Unfortunately, our Installation Service excludes all gas appliances. It is the customer’s responsibility to find a gas safe engineer to connect the appliance. Any work conducted by a third part gas safe engineer will be at the customer’s expense and we will not accept any liability for their work. It supports up to 768 kHz PCM, and DSD512, with PCM/DSD automatic switching ideal for the latest high-resolution audio source. Achieve 120 dB (A-wt) SNR, THD+N of -110dB from 44.1k to 192k. Make Your Audio Equipment Smart Despite a few downsides, the WiiM Pro is one of the most versatile streaming add-ons I've encountered so far. Its smart UI, flexible connectivity options means it's able to accommodate just about any streaming scenario I can think of, making it my favorite go-to tool for music fans with traditional audio setups looking to embrace the world of music streaming and multiroom connectivity. More from Tom's Guide I believe the size does a good thing, ensure its presence in a setup and hope doesn't get dragged away by the cables attached to it