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Pros
- Reference-Grade Numbers: The WiiM Ultra pairs an ES9038Q2M DAC with a 121 dB signal-to-noise ratio, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, RoomFit room correction and a 10-band parametric EQ.
- Rated By The Hi-Fi Press: What Hi-Fi? awarded the WiiM Ultra five stars, and SoundStage! Access has reviewed the 100-watt Amp Ultra.
- Returns On WiiM's Dime: Direct orders get 30 days to return with WiiM paying the return shipping, plus a one-year warranty from the brand itself.
Cons
- The warranty applies to purchases from WiiM or authorised dealers, so buy direct or from a listed retailer rather than a marketplace reseller to keep that cover.
- Support runs mainly through tickets and WiiM's own forum, where replies can take a few days, though the community there is active and answers most setup questions quickly.
The Verdict
What sets WiiM apart is streaming hardware that measures like high-end separates and is priced like an upgrade you can make this weekend: WiiM is the consumer brand of Linkplay Technology, the streaming company founded in 2014 by engineers from Google, Broadcom, InterVideo and Harman. Under its own name it makes a tight range: the WiiM Ultra streamer and preamp, the WiiM Amp, Amp Pro and the 100-watt Amp Ultra for driving passive speakers, the Pro Plus for adding streaming to an existing system, plus speakers and a soundbar. The headline model is the Ultra, built around an ES9038Q2M DAC with line-out distortion of minus 116 dB and a signal-to-noise ratio of 121 dB, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, RoomFit room correction and a 10-band parametric EQ, and What Hi-Fi? gave it five stars. The reason to buy is how much system it replaces. One WiiM box brings your streaming services, internet radio and your own music library together, and the amp models drive a pair of bookshelf speakers directly, so everything plays through one compact unit controlled from the WiiM Home app. Buying direct brings 30 days to return with WiiM covering the return shipping and a one-year warranty, and the WiiM Amp has been an Amazon's Choice with more than a thousand bought in a month. Listeners building a first proper system, and those adding streaming to an amplifier they already love, are the two buyers it suits best. Two practical points before you order. WiiM's warranty covers purchases from the brand or its authorised dealers, so buy direct or from a listed retailer rather than a third-party reseller. Support works through tickets and an active owners' forum, where some users report waiting a few days for an official reply, though the community resolves most setup questions in hours. Canadian and Australian buyers can also go through WiiM's local distributors for in-country warranty. Choose the streamer or the amp to suit the speakers you have, and WiiM is the simplest serious upgrade in home audio.
Hi-Fi Streamers, Streaming Amps and Speakers
WiiM is a brand of Linkplay Technology Inc., which states it was founded in 2014 by a team drawn from Google, Broadcom, InterVideo and Harman. The WiiM line covers network streamers, streaming amplifiers, wireless speakers and a soundbar, controlled through the WiiM Home app, with US customer support by phone and ticket.
The WiiM Ultra is the flagship streamer and preamp, using an ES9038Q2M DAC with stated line-out THD+N of minus 116 dB and a 121 dB signal-to-noise ratio, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, RoomFit room correction and a 10-band parametric EQ. The Amp, Amp Pro and 100-watt Amp Ultra add amplification to drive passive speakers directly, and the Pro Plus adds streaming to an existing amplifier. What Hi-Fi? awarded the Ultra five stars, and SoundStage! Access reviewed the Amp Ultra; WiiM also cites CEDIA, Red Dot and iF design recognition on its own site.
Direct purchases from wiimhome.com carry a 30-day return window with WiiM paying return shipping and a one-year warranty, and the warranty is valid for products bought from WiiM or its authorised dealers. Purchases made on Amazon are returned through Amazon. In Canada WiiM is distributed by Gentec and in Australia by Audacity Australia, both of which handle local warranty for products bought through them.
Owners on WiiM's forum report that official ticket replies can take several days at busy times, while the forum itself is active and answers most setup questions quickly. To get the most from the hardware, match the model to your speakers: an amp model for passive bookshelf or floor-standing speakers, the Ultra or Pro Plus where you already own an amplifier. Shop the range to compare the streamer and amp line-up.
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