WiiM streamers are extremely popular, and rightly so. They perform extremely well for the money. Using the digital output to feed to a more upmarket DAC is seen as a very clever approach. But is it.
Contents of this video
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Start of program
00:54 - Bits are bits
03:50 - How tested
06:38 - Judgement considerations
09:10 - The WiiM Mini
09:47 - The WiiM Pro Plus
10:43 - The Magna Mano MK IIII Farad
11:31 - Some after thoughts
Relevant videos & links:
The BS about network switches and the like…: https://youtu.be/ZCFvIzzMqfk
Why digital circuits influence the sound quality: https://youtu.be/B-StTplQZys
Alpha-Audio: Does a Bad Network Switch RUIN your streamer?: https://youtu.be/dstO0650oKk?si=AdxUzStVUyjqL3zd
Neutrik NADITBNC-FX AES/EBU to SPDIF converter: https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/naditbnc-fx
Playlist: About your ears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCdt098J0FI&list=PLMbsmejHnP8H-5ilAhVyB4t570mACuYNL&pp=gAQBiAQB
Playlist About my reference setups, January 2023, network chapter: https://youtu.be/vmRj7zx9s_o?t=902
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