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Only ONE of these is great value! Choose the right one! WiiM streamers review

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A review of the WiiM Mini, WiiM Pro and WiiM Pro Plus including comparisons of their analog outputs, digital outputs and how they compare to the EverSolo DMP-A6 and DMP-A8. Is this the best value streamer on the market? Is there any point spending more than the WiiM Mini or WiiM Pro?

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00:00 Introduction
01:08 Models & pricing
02:38 Specs & features
03:45 Device tours
07:15 Specification differences
08:46 Using with Google
09:37 Extra features
12:04 Sound quality
12:54 WiiM Pro Plus vs external DAC
15:17 WiiM Pro Plus vs EverSolo DMP-A6 streamer
16:26 WiiM Pro Plus vs WiiM Pro
18:37 Pro Plus vs Pro as streamer only
20:11 WiiM Mini vs WiiM Pro
22:49 Wrap-up

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20 Comments

@michaelshaffer4005 2 years ago Pinned

Thanks so much for this comparison! I’m presently feeding my WiiM Mini stream to a Topping stack, so I will be upgrading to the Pro…

… however, the additional point I want to make to your review is how well the WiiM(s) work with JRiver. I found the WiiM sluggish with generic DLNA, but I believe the WiiMs allow for connecting with the JRiver catalog, rather than the file structure & individual files’ metadata. The result is 10x quicker for loading, syncing and selection. It allows for using JRiver’s own app (iOS & Android) and pointing the app’s (i.e., JR server) output to the WiiM… easy, peasy…

@douglasmcelhaney1146 2 years ago

I just wanted to say thank you. I have watched several reviews of the Wiim's. You are the only person so far who has actually answered my questions and compared the streaming functions. Seriously you wouldn't imagine it would be that hard to find an answer to a common sense question. Yet your the first that I have found. I greatly appreciate it and your other work.

@-ANJ. 2 years ago

As someone interested in only a digital streamer, this was exactly what I needed. Looking forward to the future comparisons!

@ydinvoi 2 years ago

This was pure gold! Absolutely the best info package about these devices. You made my day and I'll be getting the Pro with external DAC.

@mrcoolsun3142 2 years ago (edited)

A few things to mention: the Pro Plus weight is partly due to extra ballast in the base, the Pro and Pro Plus also now run Squeezelite so you can stream to them from LMS; the Mini does not do Chromecast or Squeezelite.

@wmgovan 1 year ago

Thanks! I owe you more as you are one of the top guys I really listen to. Keep up the great work.

@joeunsworth 2 years ago

This was such a well-structured review, extremely clear and communicated many things I wasn’t aware of from reading / watching other articles and videos. Sounds like the Pro is more than good enough for simply outputting to my soundbar system, with scope to then add a DAC, active speakers & high-end amp down the line. Thanks so much!

@johnruppert5630 1 year ago

Hands down the best review and conversation on the WIIM streamers. Great information!

@andrzejz6980 2 years ago

Very informative comparison. Thank you 👍

@bpaperu 1 year ago

Just the review I needed. Thanks!

@chipnadeau5095 2 years ago

One of the best comparison videos I have watched. Excellent detail, presented in a calm educated manner. You never lost my attention. I have subscribed and look forward to your other videos. Glad to have found you!
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@pierrelevesque1960 2 years ago

Hello from Montreal !
Thanks for this review so complete. You covered every aspect of those streamers, including the use of digital output though an AVR.
Great job. Every body can then make the right decision from one of this tree device.

@Norman-bone13 1 year ago

This was extremely helpful to me buying my first streamer. Thanks!

@marcwentzel7141 2 years ago

Great review, you nailed my big question.

@quantumcreator8888 2 years ago

Amazing review comparison ☝️ I love this YouTuber

@pedrotrberaldo 10 months ago

Thank you SO much for this review. Especially the part where you compare using the Wiim as the Streamer vs. the Pro.
I haven't seen anyone doing this comparison and it's quite a CRUCIAL one for purchasing decision!

@ADC-j7x 4 months ago

Nice vid. I paired my Wiim mini with an smsl D1 DAC I got as open box item on eBay. For the money it provides excellent audio quality.

@kosikaGaima 2 years ago

Very nice video. Thank you.

@lucabattanta9246 2 years ago

Very interesting the comparison of Wiim pro and pro plus with the external dac and find no differences against the mini . Very good review

@johankamarudin5155 1 year ago

This is the kind of review that I like. Although there is no video samples of the product, the comparisons of different aspects of the product is logically explained. The explanations are consice and easy to understand. Thumbs up!!