I've started a couple tickets with WiiM on this issue. Apparently it is an issue with WiiM's firmware and a number of DACs. I've experienced "fixes" by WiiM that solved the issue, but then a new firmware update is released and the problem re-appears. I just switched out a SMSL SU-1 for a Schiit...
I believe I have finally given up on using my SU-1 with my WiiM Pro in my system. The sound is not the issue. I have experimented with multiple DACs, and all are, to my ear, indistinguishable. The issue has been a compatibility with the WiiM. WiiM has issued regular updates, upgrading...
Amir,
I did not see in your or Erin's review if the volume control was level of the analog output, or if it is handled in the digital section, as it is in the other WiiM streamers. I know there are a lot of arguments as to whether doing so digitally and dropping bits is audible. (Sorry for...
I've been using my MX3 in a second office desktop system for about a year now. The only issue I have been having is related to electrostatic discharges. I live in an extremely dry environment. (8K ft altitude) Even with the MX3 grounded to the computer desk frame, that is in turn grounded to the...
Erin's review identifies some issues with this speaker. I did not encounter 'boomy' bass when I tried a pair. Mine were over 4 ft from the front wall, with a sub. The crossover peak was, to me, quite obvious.
Most radio stations have a streamed feed of their broadcast signal. A PC or streamer will allow you to access that feed. I happen to use a WiiM Pro streamer, digital out to an external DAC then feeding the analog stereo output to a pre-amp/amp. The WiiM remote has 4 pre sets that I use for...
The ELAC BS-41. AFAIK only available from Amazon. In one interview, Andrew Jones was positively giddy talking about this speaker. Currently $153/pr, the price has varied from $68 to a list price of $180.