DAC for WiiM Pro Plus


Just "inherited" a WiiM Pro Plus and find it very easy and stable to use, and sounds good. Wondering if there would be benefits to using an external DAC, and if so what DAC's have been found to match well.

jl35

I have the same streamer and have it paired with a Geshelli J2S  DAC that’s been modified with Sparkos ss2590 Pro op-amps.  They are the front end driving a PS Audio BHK preamplifier and BHK250 amp, Klipsch Heresy IVs, and a pair of Rel S/510 subs.

 

In order to get the most out of both devices, I also have them powered by a dual variable linear power supply from Pine Tree Audio. 

 

It’s a fantastic pairing....authorative, detailed (not clinical), fantastic imaging, wonderful soundstage (wide, deep, and tall), etc.

 

I can’t emphasize enough how great that pairing sounds for the money.   I’ve been wanting to upgrade the streamer to an Eversolo T8, but have been hesitant because of how good the WiiM ’s software is...honestly, I wish WiiM would come out with a master edition streamer so that I don’t have to leave their ecosystem. 

 

Good luck 👍 

We have a Wiim Ultra and use a MHDT tube DAC.  Very musical.  use USB out into a Schitt Eitr

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions...this is definitely looking like a more complicated decision than I had anticipated...but in a good way...

I’m running a WiiM Pro with a Cambridge Audio DACmagic 200 using a coax connection. Sound is excellent. I haven’t had any jitter issues. The DACmagic also works great with my Musical Fidelity M2SCD with coax. High value to price ratio. 

To add to my previous comment I’m running a modified Elekit tu8500 tube preamp with NOS Mullard tubes to smooth things out. The amp is a Fantasia Audio modified Hafler DH 200 and I’m using Focal Electra 1037 be speakers. For tt I have a Profect RPM 3 Carbon with Sumiko Amethyst cartridge and a Schiit Mani 2 phono stage. In my opinion it’s audiophile sound at a mid fi price. The WiiM works for me.