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Answers as of 5/17
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¿Desde qué plataformas de transmisión Ultra mostrará la información de la carátula/pista del álbum? ¿Squeezelite ya está incluido en eso?The album art and track information displayed on the Ultra can be sourced from various internet streaming platforms, as well as third-party services. Yes, Squeezelite is included among the services that the Ultra supports for displaying album art and track information.
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Why is Coax RCA not color coded "orange" since it is a digital output? Especially based on proximity to subwoofer out?
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What options are provided for the phono stage in the softwareIn the software settings, you have the option to select the type of phono input, either MM (Moving Magnet) or MC (Moving Coil). Please refer to the phono stage specifications detailed in section #27 for more information.
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What is the projected UK available to purchase date?No approximate date yet, but we will notify our forum when it's available for sale on Amazon UK
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Does the room correction function via a plug in additional microphone?
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Will the WiiM Ultra support the playback of Amazon music?Yes, we'll update post #1. All the existing music services are included in the Ultra.
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Will the HDMI ARC allow volume control?Yes, our system supports HDMI-CEC, which allows you to adjust the volume using HDMI ARC.
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Ouput power (mW) of headphone out with 300 Ohm load (or 80 - 250/300 - 600 Ohm headphones)? S/N R?Headphone out:
• 300 ohms: SNR (119 dB), THD+N (-99 dB)
• 32 ohms: SNR (119 dB), THD+N (-92 dB)
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Will it be possible to route multichannel HDMI input to multichannel USB output (e.g., 5.1 channel)At present, our system supports only two-channel audio for both HDMI input and USB output. However, our team is exploring options to enable multichannel support for routing HDMI input to USB output.
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Will DSD (using DoP) be supported on any digital inputs or in any streaming modes?Currently, our system does not support native DSD playback. We are developing a feature to convert DSD files to PCM format for playback.
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Does EQ/RC/Sub management apply to both analogue AND digital outputs at the same time?The audio is output either through analog or digital channels, but not simultaneously. EQ, room correction, and subwoofer settings can be applied to either the analog or digital output.
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How do you ground a vintage turntable to the ultra's ground line input?A customized ground adapter is available that connects the turntable ground to the Ultra's ground line input.
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Is the volume control gain parameters adjustable in order to properly match attenuation with any given amplifier?
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What case colour options will be available (silver preferred)Spacegray and silver colors are available.
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Will it be possible to turn the display off, or dim it, only have it appear briefly when for example changing volume, input/output or track via the remote control? Will the remote, for example, allow you to cycle thru all 12 presets and choose the one you wish?Yes, we'll provide more options with the software update.
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Will autoeq be supported for headphones eq?Certainly, it supports the EQ for headphone output. You can also import the EQ parameters for your headphone.
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If I understand correctly, the WiiM Ultra will be able to decode 5.1 dolby digital and will output this as 2.1? Would it be possible to support a binaural render for headphones? This would be quite a unique feature, as at this moment you can only do binaural audio on PC (e.g., Dolby Atmos for Headphones, Windows Sonic for Headphones, Sennheiser GSX, Creative SXFI....); with no products for this on the AVR-market.We'll raise this request with our product team and get back.
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Will the display offer a spectrum analyzer or VU meters?It'll be supported with software update.
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Will the display mirror what is shown in WiiM Home App or is it independent?It is an independent, customized version with limited functions, specifically designed for small screens.
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Has the power supply been upgraded vs Pro Plus? Connector is different, but is it now linear?It's not a linear power supply; it utilizes a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) design.
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Are there any improvements to the streamer circuit that would improve sound quality? I.e. if we are using this purely as a streamer connected to a high-end external DAC (so not using volume control, room correction sub out etc), are there any improvements in streaming section to deliver higher quality sound vs Pro Plus?The digital output is transparent, comparable to the Pro Plus but with improved jitter performance.
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Is it possible to use the unit as a standalone DAC, bypassing all of the other irrelevent circuitry?Certainly.
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Will HDMI ARC connection allow for USB digital audio output to an external DAC?Yes, you can use HDMI ARC input and USB digital output to an external DAC.
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What are the Phono Stage specifications?Please check the Phono Stage specifications below:
Gain: 41dB MM / 59dB MC
MM: THD+N -75dB，SNR 76dB@5mV;
MC: THD+N -58dB,SNR 56dB@0.5mV
RIAA accuracy: < ±0.5dB / 20Hz - 20kHz
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In what month will Wiim Ultra appear on Aliexpress?We don't sell on Aliexpress. Please purchase it from authorized dealers or on our Amazon store. Beware of purchasing from unauthorized sellers.
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Will it be possible to setup the display to permanently only show selected input and volume level (e.g. "HDMI" and "50" or "MUTE") and have the unit behave like a "classic" pre-amp?It's possible. We will offer a selection of screen themes to choose from.
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Is remote included with the UnitYes
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Will USB Audio input be supported?No
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How can I use this Ultra as a Desktop Dac too, to connect a CD Transport that has only Coaxial OUT ?Please use a Coaxial input to optical or RCA adapter.
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Will the Bluetooth output support aptX and/or LDAC codecs?It does not support aptX or LDAC codecs. However, it does support the BT LE Audio codec LC3, in addition to SBC and AAC codecs.
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Will it have "HT Bypass" on the analog input? It would be very useful to connect an AVR between the WiiM and the power ampYou can use the fixed volume input on WiiM Ultra.
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Is it possible to control digital coaxial output volume with HDMI arc?Certainly, it supports volume control via HDMI ARC for coaxial output.
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Any chance to support SiriusXM natively?You can Chromecast to stream SiriusXM. We plan to support SiriusXM natively but there's no firm date for the availability.
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Will be possible to play MQA format natively?Yes, it can play MQA format natively.
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Will it be possible to bypass the phono stage so that you have two line inputs instead of just one?
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Are there any changes to the ADC compared to the WIIM Pro Plus? The ADC chip is better in the WiiM Ultra using TI PCM1863.
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Will we see Plex support? It's in our to-do-list.
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What is the power consumption during playback and standby?We'll release the detailed data when the product is launched.
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Will the device come with an upgraded version of the remote? If so, will the remote have an option to choose or browse all presets?No, it comes with the same Bluetooth voice remote.
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Will the Ultra support multichannel music output on the HDMI port? If not, thats a big miss for a premium productYes, it supports Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
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Can the HDMI port be used for audio output and will it support Dolby Atmos Music?No, it's HDMI Arc.
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Will there be a "Loudness" option for low level listening?Yes, there's one preset "Loudness" EQ option.
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Is the software fully done in house or does it use android software like other streamers?No, it's Linux based system, done in house - WiiM OS.
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Will you be able to cast to other devices while outputting to the line out? More specifically, will you be able to use the wiim ultra to output the phono stage to line out and cast to another room simultaneously?This is a feature we are currently evaluating.
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Will it be possible to deactivate the volume control on the knob/wheel of the Ultra, and what will the options be, if so? Same as Pro plus - skip between tracks?Yes, it's possible.
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Will Room Correction be available for Android users thru the use of an external calibrated mic?Yes, it supports Android devices with an external MIC via a USB interface.
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Please support the iMM6 calibrated mic which connects to a TRRS headphone socket
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The Volumio Streamer allows manual entering and storing of their URLs for some specific Internet 'radio' streams. Does this functionality exists in the new Ultra?It's been supported in the WiiM Home App. You can enter your own URL and store it.
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I notice the Ultra has a USB port, does this allow me to play music from flash drive and what audio formats will it accept?Yes, it also works as the music server.
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Is the output volume control performed in the digital section or analog? (RCA outputs)It is performed in the digital domain with very high precision, without losing dynamic range.
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Will it be possible to revert videosignal to tv via HDMI to show the playback / album while streaming ? That would be a guaranteed purchase on this end.No, it can't output the album to the TV.
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By enabling the sub, high pass filters will apply both for line out and optical out?Yes
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What accessories etc will come with the unit in the box? Power cable, HDMI, RCA, Optical Cable, and Voice Remote, Phono ground adapter
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Does EQ/RC/Sub management apply to both sub out AND digital coax at the same time? will it be able to change volume for both?Yes
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Is the display IPS or TFT type?IPS
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Will the sub latency control on the Ultra allow for delaying signal *to the main speakers* as well as to the sub? Many subs have onboard DSP which creates significant latency. In 2.1 systems the sub is often positioned in line with the main speakers and therefore the sub is "behind" in the time domain. Delaying the mains output solves this issue and would be a great feature not offered by many competitors.You can adjust the delays for both the main speaker and the subwoofer.
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Can you please include items in line 58 above and also please add these?: Settable individual delays and crossover db/octave for both main speakers and sub. Also, but not quite as important, selection of Butterworth/Linkwitz-Riley. Individual delays for main speakers are for off-center seating position.Yes, individual delays are supported.
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Can this be used without a smart phone or computer?No
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If I use line(phono) input from turntable, can we record the song to digital music file, i.e as flac, wav, ...file formats in usb storage?It's possible.
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New to this: Is it possible to connect 2 monoblock amps with one rca per amp? Just use the black and red RCA out?Yes, you can output mono audio.
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The Ultra's room correction function is described as "built in". I only have an Android phone - is this a problem?It supports external MIC and the MIC on device as well.
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Does it have analog volume control, or digital? - Please see question #52. Answer = Digital.
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Can it be configured to send the audio to all output channels simultaneously -- both Analog and Digital? - Please see question #12. Answer = No, except when it comes to the Sub analog output, please Question #56.We can output to all channels simultaneously with software update that we will do later.
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QUESTION: Why is the WiiM Team so dang awesome !!! 🤩Thank you! We really appreciate our WiiM Community!!
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IMO, a must-have feature to be able to use the line out and cast to another room simultaenously - if Wiim wants to compete in the whole house / multi room space this is required.

More specifically, the phono stage should also be bypass-able. Most people alreayd have their own phono preamps
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Since the remote control for the Ultra model will be bluetooth based, would it be possible to incorporate FLIRC USB support for people who want to use a universal remote control like the Logitech Harmony with ir control?
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Since the power in indicated as 100-240V AC input, inside it is SMPS ? See line 21 for an answer on that topic already :)
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Is PEQ able to be set for each channel (L/R/sub) individually? If so, how many bands for each?
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Is the USB port able to ouput signal to an external DAC and at what resolution?
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Will the WiiM Ultra support the playback of Qobuz service?Yes
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if I am just using this as a streamer, connected to an external DAC by digital coax, are there any improvements in the streamer circuitry/technology over the Pro Plus, which means the ultra would deliver better/more accurate sound?
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10-band parametric EQ - what Frequency range is being implemented... Hopefully 20hz to 16khz. Somewhere I saw noted 50hz... that simply won't due. Manual PEQ will hopefully be 20hz to 20khz (16khz). Thank you!
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Will it be possible to control RCA line out between volume controlled preamp signal for input to power amp vs fixed line out signal for input to auxiliary component on integrated amp?
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Is the front display (panel) scratch-resistant?
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The answers to Row 42 and Row 43 seem to contradict each other. Can the HDMI port be an output? If Yes, what foramts are supported?
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When using with Squeezelite what will be displayed on the screen? Same as in WiiM app?
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is it possible to run two systems and switch between them. ex. system A uses the coax digital out to it's own DAC, amp and speakers. And system B would be RCA out of wiim to another amp and different speakers? is there a way to switch between these two systems?
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What opamp is used with the TPA6120A2?
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Are the analog inputs always converted to digital or will the Ultra support analog pass-thru?
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Any chance that this could serve as an NAA endpoint for HQPlayer? That would be amazing.
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The cover album and info track will be also displayed on TV via hdmi ?
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Can amazon music work when phone is turned off?
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Is the phono stage digitized or connected directly to the analog output?
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will all the features of the Ultra be available in the Roon app?
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Can I use it as phono preamp and streamer only?
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adding to question 59: Can we choose the steepness (dB/octave) of the crossovers?
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adding to question 59: Can we choose the type (RL, BW, etc.) of the crossovers?
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adding to question 59: Can we choose the characteristics (frequency, steepness) of the lowpass and highpass crossovers individually?
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adding to question 12: Is the analog subwoofer RCA out silent, when digital audio out is selected?
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deeper in question 44: Is there an automatic/dynamic/continuous loudness compensation according to actual volume level, not by using one of the static EQ pre-setting?
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Is 12v trigger a 2.5mm jack and can it feed 2 devices with a splitter? Also, is it constant 12v when device on or latched?
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Would I connect it to my vintage integrated amp via an aux input or would I remove my internal pre-amp jumper and connect it at that point?
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How many clock oscillators? (Only one or two for signals at 44khz and 48khz?)
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Is the crossover on analogue stereo out user adjustable? (When using a sub) already included in 59, 88-90
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Is chromecast limited to CD quality on the Ultra, unlike earlier models which can cast up to 24/192 with Chromecast?
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Is USB port a digital output or input ?
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What about an XLR Balanced output? Regards
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Is it possible to bypass the RIAA equalization on the phono input? That would be fantastic for those of us who play vintage 78 RPM records created before the RIAA curve standard and for those with more modern records who prefer to apply EQ in software after capture.
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what is ''castlite" for chromecast ? thx