WiiM Pro AirPlay 2 Receiver, Google Cast Audio, WiFi Multiroom Streamer, Compatible with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant, Stream Hi-Res Audio from Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and More

Using the WiiM Pro Plus as a primary sound source in an office environment. I'm using the WiiM Home App or alternatively the Tidal Connect link using Tidal's app. The WiiM unfolds MQA on Tidal for a perceptibly clearer and more dynamic sound. The WiiM Pro Plus sits on a shelf above my dedicated headphone amplifier -- a Schist Ragnarok -- and plays music through a set of Audeze LCD-2 headphones that I've had for years. I'm using my iPad as a control device (either the WiiM Home app or Tidal app) while I do actual work on my iMac.I've only had this for a couple of days, so I don't have anything to say about reliabiiity or long-term listening fatigue. I CAN say that I'm finding the sound quality much better than I feared. My primary listening system uses very high-quality audiophile gear that I've painstakingly acquired to achieve great sound. The DAC alone is more than 10 times more expensive than the WiiM, and my electrostatic speakers are over $10,000 these days. So I'm used to good sound. That said, the WiiM Pro Plus is a simply OUTSTANDING deal. I'm not doing any critical listening, but I'm quite happy with my new office music partner.Setup was trivial, although the instructions were either too simple or too complex. The only quick-setup guide was for the hand-held remote, and that's sending me to a device menu buried in the user interface. The full 40-page manual can be downloaded, and poking around will reveal the performance, hook-up, and features that are quite impressive (10-band equalizer, for instance, or the ability to sync multiple units together for whole-house sound, as examples). For my super-simple office application it was major overkill.I use Roon at home, and Tidal. The WiiM Home App works mostly intuitively, although there are a lot of features and capabilities that might be important to those who like to play with their food rather than just eat it. There are a lot of ways to use this streamer, including as a simple streamer into a DAC of your choice if you don't like the built-in upgraded AKC DAC that is the "Plus" part of the WiiM Pro Plus package.At the moment this is not "Roon-Ready" but the previous experience with the WiiM Pro model suggests that it should become RAAT certified in a couple months or so. The WiiM shows up on my Roon app as a Squeezebox Lite unit, which is better-sounding than Chromecast or Airplay. I've tried mine with 3 different control maps: 1) the WiiM App, which you need to run at least occasionally to keep track of over-the-air updates (I've had 3 so far and I've had it less than a week). 2) Tidal Connect let's you cast your phone Tidal through the WiiM where it will connect to your account and run the highest bit-rate supported, depending on what your Tidal plan supports. I'm using the top plan and the high-res + MQA sound quality is best so far. 3) You can run it as a Roon end point player, although not yet certified. When it does get certified, that is likely to be the best-sounding option, giving you the most control of your music.The WiiM app purportedly lets you play your own music if you have it online in your network someplace. I tried linking one of my music folders and it kinda worked, but got very draggy and slow. It's like teaching a dog to dance... it's amazing it can do that, much less do it well.Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase, the great development team behind it and the terrific value it represents in terms of sound quality and capabilities at this price point. Highly recommended.

I was looking for a high-fidelity streamer that was not too expensive and did not need a separate DAC. Based on many reviews, I decided on this one. It has not disappointed me. I’m using it with a vintage setup, and it has really improved my system’s functionality. Using Amazon Music, which streams at a high bitrate, it sounds as good as a CD and better than other streamers I have heard at over twice the price. I strongly recommend this streamer. The app is very easy to use, the connection has been stable, and the sound is great. It’s a great value.

Rarely do I get a affordable piece of audio gear that truly impresses me, but all the hype about this streamer/DAC is true.Pros:Ease of setup - Your grandmother could have this up and running in no time.Software (app/firmware) - Well designed app to manage the streamer and Wiim actively updates the firmware so it appears they have a team of devs (70+ I've heard) making improvements and addressing bugs. "Always a good sign".Sound - Now if you have a $2000 DAC in your system this probably isn't going to impress you, but for a $200 streamer/DAC you'll find this not far behind. Rich, detailed performance with reasonably good soundstage. I actually like DAC in this model over the Wiim Ultra. (a matter of taste) If you are just looking for a streamer/DAC and don't need the extra features the Ultra has, save the money and get this model.Price - I challenge you to find a streamer/DAC that sounds this awesome for $200 new. If you find one, shoot me an email.Con: It has a problem (at least on the two that I have) of loosing connection to the app if you have an unexpected power outage. When the streamer comes back up, it can be found by the app. Not only that, you'll have to go through the setup process again to get it working again.Suggedtions: If you know who to set a static IP address on the router, do so and set a static (Manual) IP address on the streamer. Disable IPv6 and set the "Standby" to "Never". The one additional step I took was to connect the power to a uninterruptable power supply. That took care of my power "blip" issue.Wiim has been super hyped with their line of surprisingly affordable gear. I don't think you'll go wrong with any of their recent offerings and the Pro Plus certainly qualifies.