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Bluesound died - is Wiim a good alternative?

I have been using a BlueSound Vault as my streamer for many years, but it finally died, and my resuscitation attempts have failed. I want to replace it with another low-cost streamer, and the Wiim Pro looks like an interesting possibility for $150. 
 

The rest of my system is:

- McCormack DNA-1, fully refurbished (gold, love it):

- Bel Canto 2.7 DAC, Which I also use as my pre;

- Usher Mini Dancer 2 speakers

 

I like the Bel Canto DAC pretty well, So I doubt the DAC in a Node 2i would be any better. Aside from that, is there any other reason to spend more for the Node?

cheeg
kofibaffour
713 posts
 

Does Wiim have something similar to BluOS For accessing Tidal and Spotify via Ethernet?

it has the best software for use out of all the streamer companies imo. very intuitive and the ease of use and UI/UX is very friendly to casual users

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bassbuyer
880 posts
 

Yes I went from a Blusound Node N130 in one system to a Wiim Pro Plus and it worked out well.  Hard to beat for the price.  

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cheeg OP
256 posts
 

it sounds like I’ll be ordering a Wiim – thanks for all your responses!

peter_s
1,439 posts
 

@pnolley1 What do you use to recharge your batteries? Do you have to do it manually for each battery, or is there some sort of automatic charger that kicks in when the voltage drops below a certain point? Also, do you use any special cable between the battery and the unit?

wesleyburks
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I’ve had the Wiim Ultra for over a year now and I love it! I do use an external dac with the Wiim. I’m running it through the Topping DX5 II. Which I upgraded to from the Topping DX3 Pro+. The Ultra also supports Tidal connect and Qobuz connect along with several other streaming services.

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