WiiM Ultra – Premium Hi-Res Music Streamer & Digital Audio Hub
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.
Key Features
- Premium Hi-Res network music streamer
- ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE DAC
- High-resolution audio output up to 24-bit/192kHz
- 3.5-inch glass-covered colour touchscreen
- 121dB analogue output SNR
- Ultra-low THD+N performance
- Built-in MM/MC phono preamplifier for turntables
- HDMI ARC for TV audio integration
- Dedicated powered subwoofer output with bass management
- 3.5mm headphone output with dedicated headphone amplifier
- USB storage and USB audio output support
- Optical and coaxial digital outputs
- RCA analogue line input and output
- Optical digital input
- 12V trigger output
- Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wired Ethernet connection
- Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect
- Google Cast Audio
- DLNA and Squeezelite support
- Roon Ready
- Multi-room audio with compatible devices
- Advanced room correction
- 10-band graphic and 10-band parametric EQ
- WiiM Home app control
Premium ESS SABRE DAC
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.
3.5-Inch Touchscreen
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.
Comprehensive Connectivity
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HDMI ARC: Connect a compatible television for high-quality TV audio
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Phono Input: Connect MM or MC cartridge-equipped turntables directly
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RCA Line Input: Connect CD players and other analogue sources
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Optical Input: Connect compatible digital audio sources
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RCA Line Output: Connect an amplifier or powered speakers
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Optical Output: Connect an external DAC or digital amplifier
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Coaxial Output: Digital connection to compatible audio equipment
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USB: Supports external storage and USB audio output
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Subwoofer Output: Dedicated output with adjustable bass management
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Headphone Output: 3.5mm output with built-in headphone amplifier
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12V Trigger: Controls compatible amplifiers and audio components
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Ethernet: Stable wired network connectivity
Technical Specifications
| 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 |
Turntable & TV Integration
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.
Room Correction & EQ
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.
What's Included
- WiiM Ultra Music Streamer
- Remote Control
- Power Cable
- RCA Cable
- HDMI Cable
- Optical Cable
- Phono Ground Adapter
- User Guide
Ideal For
- Premium Hi-Fi streaming systems
- Integrating streaming, TV and vinyl into one system
- Systems using an integrated amplifier or powered speakers
- Turntables requiring a built-in MM/MC phono stage
- External DAC systems using digital output
- 2.1 systems requiring dedicated subwoofer management
- Headphone listening
- Multi-room audio installations
Why Choose the WiiM Ultra?
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.