The WiiM Ultra is a premium network music streamer and digital audio hub designed to become the centre of a modern Hi-Fi system. Featuring a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE DAC, HDMI ARC, phono input, line input, optical input, USB connectivity, dedicated subwoofer output and extensive digital outputs, it integrates streaming, TV, vinyl and digital sources into one compact component.
At the heart of the WiiM Ultra is an ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE DAC. The analogue line output delivers a signal-to-noise ratio of up to 121dB, providing a clean and detailed signal when connected directly to an integrated amplifier, preamplifier or powered speaker system.
The glass-covered 3.5-inch colour touchscreen provides direct access to playback controls, album artwork, playback queue, presets, EQ, audio input and output selection and device settings. A physical multifunction volume knob provides convenient local control.
| Product Type | Hi-Res Network Music Streamer / Digital Audio Hub |
|---|---|
| Built-In Power Amplifier | No |
| DAC | ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE |
| Maximum Audio Output | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
| Analogue Output SNR | 121dB (A-Weighted) |
| Analogue Output THD+N | Up to -116dB / 0.00015% |
| Maximum Line Output | 2.1Vrms |
| Display | 3.5" Glass-Covered Colour Touchscreen |
| Analogue Inputs | RCA Line In / Phono In |
| Digital Inputs | Optical / HDMI ARC |
| Analogue Output | RCA Line Out |
| Digital Outputs | Optical / Coaxial / USB Audio |
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm |
| Subwoofer Output | Dedicated RCA Sub Out |
| Phono Stage | MM / MC |
| Optical Input Resolution | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz PCM |
| Optical Output | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
| Coaxial Output | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
| USB Audio Output | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz, UAC 2.0 |
| HDMI ARC | Yes |
| 12V Trigger | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Streaming Protocols | Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Google Cast Audio, DLNA, Squeezelite, Roon Ready |
| AirPlay 2 | No |
| EQ | 24 Presets / 10-Band Graphic EQ / 10-Band Parametric EQ |
| Room Correction | Yes |
| External Storage | USB – FAT32, NTFS & EXT4 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 211 × 200 × 72mm |
| Weight | 1.42kg |
| Power Input | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Finish Options | Space Gray / Silver |
The WiiM Ultra includes a built-in MM/MC phono stage, allowing compatible turntables to connect directly without requiring a separate phono preamplifier. HDMI ARC provides convenient TV integration, while the dedicated subwoofer output enables a powered subwoofer to be added to a stereo system.
Built-in room correction helps optimise playback for the listening environment. The WiiM Home app also provides 24 EQ presets, a 10-band graphic EQ and a 10-band parametric EQ for detailed sound customisation.
The WiiM Ultra combines high-resolution streaming, an ESS SABRE DAC, touchscreen control, HDMI ARC, MM/MC phono input, headphone amplification, USB audio, subwoofer management and comprehensive analogue and digital connectivity in a single component. It is designed as a flexible central hub for integrating modern streaming with traditional Hi-Fi, vinyl and TV sources.