Thank you for explaining everything in detail. I live in Belarus and in my country there is only one offer for this amplifier for $300. The seller bought it for his country house, but he had a very weak Internet signal and the amplifier did not work well (So he decided to sell it. He bought it in China as version 2 and negotiated it with the Chinese store.Well, you have been asking how to identify the revision of the WiiM Amp prior to buying it. The answer is: There is no 100% safe way to know without either connecting it to the network and accessing the HTTP API or opening the actual case.
If the seller didn't do one thing or the other he cannot know the "PCB_version" for sure, no matter what he says. So far, we know of PCB_version 2, 4 and 5. So, what does "this is the second version" really mean?
There are certain hints toward the newer versus the older versions:
It has been guessed that this unit most probably was a PCB_version 4. It might work just fine, but if it is, it's simply not the latest revision. Why would you want to buy this particular unit from this particular seller, if not because of a discounted price?
- Red RCA socket must be on the left side (watched from behind)
- The box should have the black and white icons
- There should be the IEC class II mark on the bottom of the unit
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- Current production samples made in 2024 have a serial number starting with P1TF24
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Matt_Holland
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Rev4 PCB also has this orientation of RCA.
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WiiM Amp review: This all-in-one network streaming amp is incredible
The WiiM Amp combines high-end features and an elegant design with an insane value.
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Fender
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In a German hifi magazine the Amp was reviewed and they tried to find three speakers and three turntables, each with internal pre, as appropriate for the Amp. Might be interesting for some. This post is info only, no judgement from me personally! No experience with the Amp here.
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It was thought as an idea only, better way in my eyes is to get a name and a look and check yourself ;-)
The text is flower-ish as usual. Indeed they do have a good reputation, but of course it is still softporn for the hifi users.
I bet this will soon pop up on their international website, so one can find it. Sooner or later. If wanted.
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@Mr Ee Finally I let the robot do its job. Hope it helps ;-)
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BOREA BRO3
Borea BR03 is the larger of two compact models of the French manufacturer's series. For just 449 euros the pair, there are high-quality speakers with a well thought-out design and in four stylish colour variants. The forward-facing bass reflex openings make the BR03 a little easier to set up, as the distance to the back wall is not quite as decisive here. In terms of sound, they are energetic and precise with a lot of details and a minimally cool, but by no means unpleasant tonality.
For a surcharge of 150 euros, there are directly matching feet.
449 € / pair
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The Klipsch RP 600M Il are a real eye-catcher with their large tweeter horn and orange low-midrange driver. Of course, the design has mainly sonic reasons, the horn ensures increased efficiency. Other technical tricks such as a particularly large voice coil allow high dynamics and jumping liveliness in musical reproduction. In addition, there is the comparatively large design, which naturally physically supports the bass. Cork is incorporated into the floor, which should contribute to the protection of furniture as well as acoustic decoupling.
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OBERON 5
The smallest floorstander from DALI's Oberon series is the sweet spot of the series. She is still compact with a 13-chassis, but in terms of sound she is in no way inferior to her next bigger sister and is extremely complete, lively and spirited.
In view of the price, timbres are breathtaking, the bass is contoured and precise. We also find it particularly likeable that the Oberon 5 are absolutely uncritical in the line-up. The high-quality foiled MDF housing with metal feet, the fabric covering and the red drivers also make a visual impression.
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Why is the wiim amp so expensive in europe 390 euros or $417 when it's $299 in usa ?
shop.wiimhome.com
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CLGMPMFN
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WiiM Amp
Small but Mighty - Transform your passive speakers into smart audio powerhouses with the WiiM Amp. Don't let its compact design fool you - this amplifier packs 60 Watts per channel at 8 ohms, and a whopping 120 Watts per channel at 4 ohms. Whether you've got floor-standing, architectural...
shop.wiimhome.com
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CLGMPMFN
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Steve Woodhouse
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UK currently £320.
UK currently £320.
Why is the wiim amp so expensive in europe 390 euros or $417 when it's $299 in usa ?
WiiM Amp
Small but Mighty - Transform your passive speakers into smart audio powerhouses with the WiiM Amp. Don't let its compact design fool you - this amplifier packs 60 Watts per channel at 8 ohms, and a whopping 120 Watts per channel at 4 ohms. Whether you've got floor-standing, architectural...
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CLGMPMFN?maas=maas_adg_CB315FF73B9153BBDD697E1D09653910_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
UK currently £320.
outside of europe theres some import taxes handling fee mabye vat ?
£320 is 373-374 euros not much diffrence compared to the 387,50 euros on amazon.de and nothing saved if you have to pay import taxes (25%)
Brantome
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Different markets, import duties, variable exchange rates, VAT/sales taxes etc. Not uncommon for devices sold on Amazon and other vendors - compare the prices of Amazon Echo devices for example to see similar.
