The WiiM Ultra is pitched as a central digital hub for your audio ecosystem. It features audiophile-grade components, a wide range of audio connections, and a vibrant 3.5-inch full-colour touchscreen wrapped in an aluminium case. We're told to expect advanced room correction and smart home integration alongside hi-res audio skills and the ability to be connected directly to powered speakers or a power amp and speakers.

As with previous WiiM products, it seamlessly connects with a wide range of devices thanks to a dedicated phono input with ground connector, 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 for connected amp.

It’s virtually guaranteed that the Ultra will support all of the features of its stablemates such as Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, Tidal Connect, and Spotify Connect. We can also assume that Roon certification is in the pipeline.

We don't have any additional specification details besides the fact that the Ultra will be empowered by an upgraded DAC compared to the units currently offered in the Applause Award-winning Pro Plus and Amp. 

WiiM ULTRA PRICE

The latest we've heard is that WiiM has just posted a poll on their forum asking readers to vote for the price point—not many suppliers would do this. €379, €429, or €449 seem to be the prices it's shooting for, and it's asking 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.”

The WiiM Ultra will launch on May 9, 2024, at the HighEnd Munich 2024 Show and be on shelves in Q2 2024.

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