WiiM Ultra Streamer Launching Soon
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It is now confirmed that WiiM is to launch the Ultra Streamer at High End Munich 2024. This new streamer can act as a central digital hub for your audio ecosystem. It features audiophile-grade components, a wide range of audio connections, and a 3.5-inch full-color touchscreen all wrapped in an aluminum case. It offers Hi-Res capabilities, advanced room correction, and smart home integration to your existing setup, supporting powered speakers or amplifiers.
Currently technical information is a little scarce, but it is assumed that the Ultra will support all of the features of its forerunners such as Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, Tidal Connect, and Spotify Connect. It can also probably be assumed that Roon certification is on the way.
This latest versatile design includes an improved premium DAC, Bluetooth connectivity and hard wired connectivity supporting; a dedicated phono input, HDMI ARC input, front-mounted 3.5mm headphone jack, optical in/out, analogue line-in/out, coaxial out, subwoofer out and USB-A for media playback. There is also an Ethernet port and 12-volt trigger.
Launch:
May, 2024 at the HighEnd Munich 2024 Show.
Availability:
Q2 2024
WiiM Ultra Suggested MSRP launch prices:
WiiM recently posted a poll on their forum asking readers to vote for the price point, a very “brave” thing for a manufacturer to do, by asking forum members to vote to “set a fair price that reflects the quality and features of the WiiM Ultra while ensuring it remains accessible to our community.”
- US $349, EUR 379, GBP 349
- US $399, EUR 429, GBP 399
- US $449, EUR 449, GBP 449
Read the suggested launch price WiiM thread here.
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