Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
WiiM Ultra review
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In this audiophile review, I'm taking a deep dive into the WiiM Ultra streamer, the powerful new entry that is truly disrupting the high-fidelity audio market. Is it the ultimate all-in-one digital hub for your setup? I compare its features and sound quality directly against the much more expensive EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 to find out.
The WiiM Ultra offers incredible versatility with inputs for vinyl (phono input), TV audio (HDMI ARC), and even a dedicated subwoofer output with crossover controls, making it a brilliant streaming DAC and digital pre-amp. But how does the internal ES9038Q2M DAC and onboard headphone output sound? Crucially, I test its digital transport capabilities with a high-end external DAC (Topping D900) to see if it can match the EverSolo. If you're looking for the best budget audiophile streamer or a simple solution for your two-channel system, I cover everything you need to know about its soundstage, imaging, and overall value.
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World's Best Cable Pro interconnects
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Apos Gremlin headphone amp
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SMSL AS400 speaker amp & DAC
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Topping DX5 II DAC & headamp
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Aune S17 Pro EVO headamp
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ZMF Bokeh headphones
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EverSolo T8 streamer
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Topping D900 DAC
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00:00 WiiM Ultra review
01:18 Features & functions
04:13 Room correction vs EverSolo
06:03 Sound quality
08:31 More features
12:41 As a streaming transport
16:02 Final thoughts
#wiimultra #eversolodmpa6 #audiophile #hifi #streamer #musicstreamer #dac #digitalaudio #hifiaudio #audiophilereview #hometheater #headfi #hifisystem #wiim #eversolo
WiiM Ultra review
Global* - amzn.to/3X8yGmh
Get 10% off at dekoniaudio.com with code: PASSIONFORSOUND10
*affiliate links help support the channel - thank you!
Need help? Message me on Minnect: bit.ly/HiFiHelp
Join my Patreon community: patreon.com/passionforsound
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Get MERCH! bit.ly/PFSMerch
In this audiophile review, I'm taking a deep dive into the WiiM Ultra streamer, the powerful new entry that is truly disrupting the high-fidelity audio market. Is it the ultimate all-in-one digital hub for your setup? I compare its features and sound quality directly against the much more expensive EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 to find out.
The WiiM Ultra offers incredible versatility with inputs for vinyl (phono input), TV audio (HDMI ARC), and even a dedicated subwoofer output with crossover controls, making it a brilliant streaming DAC and digital pre-amp. But how does the internal ES9038Q2M DAC and onboard headphone output sound? Crucially, I test its digital transport capabilities with a high-end external DAC (Topping D900) to see if it can match the EverSolo. If you're looking for the best budget audiophile streamer or a simple solution for your two-channel system, I cover everything you need to know about its soundstage, imaging, and overall value.
BEST AUDIO BARGAINS BELOW!
World's Best Cable Pro interconnects
Review - bit.ly/44b8KtW
Global* - amzn.to/3UOFtAN
AU* - amzn.to/4et9NrE
Tipsy M1 IEM
Review - bit.ly/48del5v
tipsyaudio.com
Apos Gremlin headphone amp
Review - bit.ly/43FZjna
Global* - bit.ly/GremlinAmp
SMSL M20 DAC & headamp
Review - bit.ly/4oManqu
Global* - amzn.to/3YRxG79
AU* - amzn.to/3YiX59I
Schiit Mimir DAC
Review - bit.ly/4r3cuaI
Global - bit.ly/484APo8
FiiO FT1 headphones
Review - bit.ly/4lfVCLd
Global* - amzn.to/4iC4VTG
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FiiO M21 digital audio player
Review - bit.ly/3K3PzeU
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xDuoo TA-66 tube amp
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SMSL AS400 speaker amp & DAC
Review - bit.ly/480NiZQ
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Topping DX5 II DAC & headamp
Review - bit.ly/47PmfR2
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ADAM D3V active speakers
Review - bit.ly/4rhHeoO
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SMSL RAW-DAC1 DAC
Review - bit.ly/43EXDKC
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Aune S17 Pro EVO headamp
Review - bit.ly/4o2nrXF
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SMSL PL200T CD transport
Review - bit.ly/4o9LDaE
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Nitsch Pietus Maximus headamp
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Shanling EC Zero T portable CD player
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Chord Mojo 2 DAC & headphone amp
Review - bit.ly/43F0Rhg
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FiiO K17 DAC, headamp, streamer & preamp
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SJY Horizon Closed Carbon headphones
Review - bit.ly/3DTKMd5
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ZMF Bokeh headphones
Review - bit.ly/4hXLhAN
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EverSolo T8 streamer
Review - bit.ly/4pdmo7V
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Topping D900 DAC
Review - bit.ly/4oJNoMP
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ADAM A7V active speakers
Review - bit.ly/4i2hO8L
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LTA Velo headamp/preamp
Review - bit.ly/42Eeknp
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Gustard X30 DAC
Review - bit.ly/4p93yij
Global* - bit.ly/GUSTARDX30
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AU* - amzn.to/47zlhs2
00:00 WiiM Ultra review
01:18 Features & functions
04:13 Room correction vs EverSolo
06:03 Sound quality
08:31 More features
12:41 As a streaming transport
16:02 Final thoughts
#wiimultra #eversolodmpa6 #audiophile #hifi #streamer #musicstreamer #dac #digitalaudio #hifiaudio #audiophilereview #hometheater #headfi #hifisystem #wiim #eversolo
