Linkplay Technology's compact "audiophile-grade" Wiim Pro Plus gives folks who listen to music using treasured legacy hi-fi setups a way to bring their aging systems into the modern streaming age, without having to fork out silly money.
Effectively an update to the company's popular Wiim Pro music streamer, the Plus model comes packing a Burr-Brown PCM1861 analog-to-digital converter for line input from sources such as turntables or televisions, which converts to digital output at up to 32-bit/192-kHz resolution.
A new-generation AKM 4493SEQ premium digital-to-analog converter supports up to 768 kHz for PCM formats and DSD512, for low distortion and wide dynamic range playthrough. Linkplay has also invested in an ultra-low-noise clock, power supply and circuit layout.
Listeners bring their existing hi-fi system into the world of streaming via RCA, TOSLINK or Coax outputs at the back of the box and connect to a home network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The Plus comes packing support for AirPlay 2, Alexa Casting, Spotify Connect, TiDAL Connect, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, TuneIn and other services, as well as Chromecast Audio.
A companion mobile app can bring various streaming services into one place for ease of use, while also allowing for EQ tweaking if the 26 available presets don't quite hit the mark. Device-agnostic multi-room streaming is also supported. The company also expects Roon Ready certification to be added in the near future, along with over-the-air updates to keep the system fresh, and parametric EQ.
"My vision for the Wiim Pro Plus was clear: to create a product that reflects our users' desires and elevates their music streaming experience," said Linkplay Technology CEO, Dr. Lifeng Zhao. "With their invaluable feedback, we've achieved just that, delivering superior audio quality, simplified setup and an affordable solution that exceeds expectations. The Wiim Pro Plus stands as a statement of our dedication to providing music enthusiasts with a seamless and enriching audio experience."
The Wiim Pro Plus audiophile-grade music streamer is available on Amazon now for US$219, which includes a voice remote, for enlisting the help of Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant to curate playlists or just to control the show by choice words.
Source: Linkplay Technology