WiiM Ultra Hi-Res Music Streamer with Touchscreen & ESS DAC, Space Gray

I bought this WiiM Ultra Streamer to act as a digital jukebox for my Yamaha rn600a receiver, CD S303 and B&W 606 S3 based system. The presentation of this WiiM streamer is impeccable and it comes with the necessary leads etc. to get going. Because the device is so popular there are so many support forums out there both official and unofficial. The build quality seems excellent with a wide variety of inputs and outputs, I use the optical output. The touchsceen is very good both in terms of clarity and sensitivity, it's so nice to see the album art. I've partnered my WiiiM Ultra with a 512GB Samsung Bar Plus USB stick - I chose this because of it's very low power drain and the fact that it's metal means it dissipates heat -the combination works flawlessly and I've added about 500 Cds so far. The WiiM app gives you plenty of control and is well designed, I like the fact you don't have to log in. Sound output is really authentic and you can opt for flat output or customise the sound via a built EQ - personally, I prefer to shape the sound with my Yamaha amp. Overall, this is a star product which for most users will deliver everything they could want at affordable price, whilst offering good quality sound. The only downside I can think of is the lack of support for Apple Airplay, if you can live without the latter this is a very (very) good buy build quality, usability and output are top notch at the price.

This is our 3rd WiiM device, now joining a Mini and a Pro. The WiiM devices in general box well above their weight, offering a combination of connectivity, audio quality, stability, and functionality which far exceeds anything to be expected from the price point. The Ultra has built upon all that was on offer from the mid-range models and offers an extraordinary range of input and output formats, as well as the ability to stream, in the highest resolutions available from the more sound quality focussed streaming services such as Tidal and Qobuz, amongst many others. Currently, you could almost argue that we're under-utilising it as we've connected it to an external DAC via USB for the highest possible sound quality, but experimenting with the onboard DAC yielded great results which again belie the very low price. From the time of plugging it in, to listening to the streaming services of choice was only a few minutes thanks to the excellent application and intuitive interface. Whether using the app on phone or tablet, or indeed the onboard touchscreen, the unit is extremely responsive and offers nearly immediate action to any input. Personally, I don't use the touchscreen, preferring to operate the unit completely from the app, however the included remote control is quite handy, well lain out, and again, very intuitive to use. The only sidenote worthy of mention is that though the onboard WiFi connectivity is very quick and reliable, for best results at the highest resolutions I do suggest feeding the unit via ethernet for the utmost response and performance. It's very difficult to find fault in the WiiM Ultra at even 2-3X the price and I'd suggest sonically, that it'd be at home in nearly any hifi system.

I have two of these: one in the office connected to a Naim Muso, and one in the lounge connected to an integrated amp (Cambridge Audio). This really is the Swiss Army Knife of Hifi units. It does so many things, with its built in DAC, USB outputs and inputs, enabling a flash drive to be connected, so many uses. The Wiim Ultra is a game-changer, in my opinion, in the hifi world, owing to its resonable price, features, high sound quality, and user-friendliness. The App is also excellent in its usability and has a lot of customisable features. And the screen is as bright as you want it, clear, and touch-screen, which for this price, is amazing. Works great as a streaming preamp, and USB playback from a connected solid-state drive is fast and of high quality for the price. If you're even slightly tempted to take the plunge, just do it -- you won't regret it. I don't think this can be beaten (at time of writing) for the features at this price. If you're in no rush, it's worth waiting for the price to drop at certain times of the year (sometimes by as much as £50 or so). Photo shows unit currently residing under my PC monitor.

I am very impressed with the WiiM Ultra. It came very well package with a full set of good quality audio cables. The build quality is very good. Made from aluminium all round except the bottom. The display is nice and clear. The setup process is easy, just connect the WiiM Ultra to power, download the app to your phone or tablet and follow the guide. The WiiM Ultra has a plethora of available streaming services but NOT Apple Music. It also has DNLA capability which worked on my system flawlessly. Sound quality is excellent with a host of EQ options and has built in room correction. These are just some of the features of this product. There are far too many to go into here. WiiM is also actively supporting the WiiM Ultra and releasing new features as well of correcting any bugs that might occur.

Got this for £80 less on a Prime Day deal. For £279 this is a bargain. Designed to plug in to an amp, this streamer is a Swiss army knife. It does everything I could want it to do. Compared to my Majority Fitzwilliam 2 the sound quality is much more detailed. I run a Musical Fidelity Pre-Amp, bi-amped in to a pair of Typhoons driving Acoustic Energy AE120 floor standers. You can tell the difference straight away, you notice things that weren't as prevalent. The Bluetooth quality is better as well. Clarity and precision very much become apparent. The app is easy to download and set up but it does have it's problems. I am still working through those. I think the problem is not with the streamer but is with the apps themselves. You can start playing music straight away but it takes a while to get used to having so much to play around with, The Wiim is very versatile and you could run your house off it if you were clever enough. I am still trying to get the voice activated remote to work but will eventually get it sorted. The buttons in the remote are very limited but the touchscreen is a doddle to use. You need to have a good internet signal. Otherwise the streamer may be a bit slower. Overall this bit of kit is a start performer. I still haven't tried a turntable yet. Originally at £349 this was a steal for £279. Still getting used to what it can do.

Yeah, this is an outstanding streamer. Spotify lossless is my go to. This has opened up music clarity for me. Amazing seperation on a cheap setup. Wharfdale 9.1s and an old Cambridge amp. Stuffed with features that are nice to have and I won't really use to be honest. Can't speak highly enough. Notes. Heavier that I expected. Well made. Easy to setup. Takes a minute on switch on to warm up and connect. App is great. Yes I've had a g i n!

Instruction in box of little value. Minute lettering on internet instructions. It is a virtual plug in and play but RCA cables did not fit my audio unit properly. Fitted a coax cable and it worked. Fitted a pair of expensive RCA cables from another set-up and nearly blew the room with sound. Communication with sellers was excellent. Remote control, small black plastic thing with black buttons that has promptly disappeared. Bought a metal one that is more obvious for the controls. App is problematic for a pensioner. Sound is brilliant. Hard work but persevere it is worth it in the end. Mass of things it can do when figured out.

Until getting the Wiim I had been using an Aukey Bluetooth dongle hooked to my amp so my Alexa could be fed through, giving a significant audio upgrade. But I knew the cheap but functional Aukey was the weak link. Coupled with the fact that I’d ripped my entire CD collection to FLAC, stored on my TrueNAS server for use with PLEX, I wanted a streamer that could access that directly as well as streaming services. I’d seen several reviews including Cheap Audio Man on YouTube raving about this box, so a combination of Prime Day, vouchers I’d won at work made me pull the trigger. Set up was a breeze using the Wiim Home app on iPhone. I hooked up my CD player’s TOSLINK optical output to the Wiim, along with my Vinyl turntable to its Phono input. It has a an extensive library of Music Streaming services ready to be signed into, including PLEX, which I didn’t know it had, so that was a bonus. Very important to note at this point that Apple Music is NOT one of the services listed and is apparently unlikely to be added any time soon. It also doesn’t include Airplay as a connection option. You can hook up your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth but that immediately means that Apple Lossless High Bitrate is nixed. According to the Wiim forums (more on that soon), you can get a USB C to optical connector for iPhones and iPads, hooking them directly and getting the full benefit of Lossless. So you don't have the convenience of wireless but there is a workaround. To say that the Apps setting are exhaustive is underselling it considerably. There is very little you can’t tweak, I’ve barely scratched the surface in a full week. Or you can just leave it alone and it still sounds great. The forums, linked via the app is very active with lots of help if you need it. Wiim has a future ROADMAP for virtually all their products, with lots of new features being added. The latest Ultra firmware update was just on the 22nd of June, a couple of days before I got it. So, I’d hooked up my CD, Turnable, Streaming and PLEX server to the Wiim, using its onboard processing and DAC to handle all the data, outputting the sound via Optical to my 25 year old Sony STR-DB1070 as a direct feed with none of the amps own processing, just pure amplitude of the Wiim’s output…. Blown away is the only way I can put it. The handling of the FLAC files alone via PLEX alone would make me recommend this to anyone. I’m a 80’s junkie, so there is a lot of synth, bass and electronic its handling. I’m hearing elements in the music I’d never heard. The soundstage is expansive with a lot of warmth and engagement in the mids, controlled trebles and bass with a presence that doesn’t overpower. But you can tweak all of that if you want. Playing a CD via Optical and letting the Wiim’s DAC process it is the way to go. I thought that I’d heard U2’s The Joshua Tree dozens of times of times before. Nope. I heard it for the first time via the Wiim. I’d never appreciated just how good Larry Mullen’s drumming was. I can now. The albums last two tracks, Exit and Mothers of the Disappeared, were a revelation. The detail in them is exquisite. Don’t get started on Daft Punk’s Tron OST. Awesome. Even the handling of the Vinyl is awesome, expanding the soundstage and bringing a new sparkle to Paul Simons Graceland. Point is, I’m rediscovering music I thought I knew very well. With Prime Day and vouchers I only paid £90 for the Wiim. A week in, finding what its capable of, what’s going to get get added via the updated Roadmap, I’d happily have dropped twice its full Retail price and still think I’d got a bargain. My Sony amp is 25 years old and serves the Wiim very well via its digital input. But it is rather large and given how good the Ultra is I’m giving serious consideration to partnering it with the Wim Vibelink Amp. But that’s for the next Prime Day I think. I can’t recommend the Ultra highly enough. A bargain at twice the price.

I purchased the WIIM Ultra in November 2024 for my home setup, paired with my Fosi Mono V3 Class D amps and Paradigm 15B speakers as a desk system, streaming music from my computer and the Tidal music service. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I really needed this device, but after just one week of use, I was completely convinced – the sound quality is phenomenal! Sound Quality & Ease of Use: From the moment I powered it up, the WIIM Ultra delivered crystal-clear, detailed sound that took my listening experience to the next level. It’s incredibly easy to set up and integrates seamlessly into my system. The connectivity options are excellent, offering everything I need for high-quality streaming and more. Whether I’m using Tidal, Spotify Connect, or streaming directly from my computer, it just works—and the sound is well-balanced and dynamic across all platforms. Comparison to Other Integrated Amplifiers: What really impressed me was how the WIIM Ultra stacks up against other integrated amplifiers I’ve used. In my living room, I have a high-quality integrated amplifier setup that’s much more expensive, and I was curious to see how the WIIM Ultra would compare. To my surprise, the performance of the WIIM Ultra is shockingly close to that much pricier amp. The sound quality is just as clear and rich, and the overall performance is nearly identical. For the price, the WIIM Ultra punches well above its weight and offers nearly the same level of clarity and detail as amps that cost thousands of dollars. It’s an incredible value for the money! Customer Support & Value: The customer support has also been fantastic. The team is incredibly prompt, helpful, and customer-focused, making the entire experience even better. It’s reassuring to know that you’re dealing with a company that truly puts the customer first. USB Out Connectivity & Future-Proofing: I particularly love the USB out feature. It gives me the option to use external DACs at higher resolutions if I ever decide to upgrade my system, making the WIIM Ultra a great future-proof investment. Streaming & Firmware Updates: The Tidal and Spotify Connect options make streaming super easy and convenient, while the regular firmware updates with new features and stability improvements show that the product will only get better over time. As someone who values long-term reliability, this is a huge plus. Airplay Connectivity: The only thing to be aware of is the lack of Airplay support for now. For my specific setup at my desk, this isn’t an issue, but I’d love to see it added in future iterations. However, it doesn’t detract from the overall fantastic experience I’ve had with the WIIM Ultra. Final Thoughts: Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the WIIM Ultra. The sound quality, build, connectivity, and customer support are all exceptional. If you’re on the fence about it, I can say with confidence that it compares very favorably to much more expensive integrated amplifiers I have in my living room. If you’ve read the glowing reviews elsewhere, I can confirm that my experience mirrors theirs. This is a top-tier product that provides fantastic performance without breaking the bank. I’m already planning to buy another one for future needs, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality audio experience!

As reviews by many people ….. amazing streaming, high quality preamp and usb output to dragonfly cobalt gives excellent results. Phono stage is also good

Have been looking for music streamer for quite a while and finally decided to give Wiim Ultra a try and boyyyyyyy this small box is freakin awesome! Paired with Klipsch The Fives and Earthquake Minime P63 subwoofer, I have never thought my speakers could sounded this good 👍

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Amazing box of sonic delights. Well designed, easy to use and set up thanks to the highly intuitive Wiim App. Everything works as it should. If using a VPN disable it when setting up access to any NAS on a home network .The Phono stage is surprisingly good and works very well with my Rega P1 turntable. . Sound is detailed and persuasive. Streaming with Tidal Connect is a breeze and the Hi Res recordings sound terrific. Amazing value for money and a piece of equipment to please budget concious Hi Fi nerds .Highly recommended