Which stream or input sounds best. I was using an iPhone plugged into a good Denon amp and now with a new wiim Amp have tried streaming but only with what is free. The quality is not as good as what I had before. Would it be Apple Music? Amazon? Should this amp be plugged into the router? It’s WiFi now.
What sounds best?
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Brantome
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Wifi or ethernet connected shouldn’t make a notice a noticeable difference.
What were you playing when plugged directly into your amp?
Free services tend to be just lossy MP3 or AAC - again what service were you using when you thought it wasn’t as good?
What were you playing when plugged directly into your amp?
Free services tend to be just lossy MP3 or AAC - again what service were you using when you thought it wasn’t as good?
iPhone 11, Apple Music when I plugged my phone in to a Denon. With the WiiM I tried Apple Music and a radio station on the app. I’m trying Vandersteen , Jbl decades, URI 809, Tannoy monitors . I bought two amps. I knew there would be a supply issue. I want to set it up the best way . The Denon takes to long to turn on. I like the instant on of the WiiM and phone control.
Brantome
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The issue with Apple Music is that you’ll only get the best out of it using a wired connection.
I’d take a free trial of Qobuz, amazon Music, Tidal or even Deezer and see if you like them. You mention trying free services, but I guess you’re paying for Apple Music in one way or another.
I’d take a free trial of Qobuz, amazon Music, Tidal or even Deezer and see if you like them. You mention trying free services, but I guess you’re paying for Apple Music in one way or another.
How sure are you that is is the streaming quality that is the problem? Denon has many high-end amps that my be better suited to your speakers than the wiim. I suggest you compare the exact same source on both amps to rule out that it is not the amp.
