Every so often a component arrives that resets expectations for an entire category. The WiiM Ultra is that component for streaming: a compact, aluminium-cased source that gathers music services, television sound and even a turntable into one elegant hub, controlled from a vivid pane of glass. Audio Lounge stocks the WiiM Ultra because performance of this order, presented this gracefully, deserves a place beside far grander machines.
For anyone building a first serious system — or simplifying an established one — the WiiM Ultra music streamer answers more questions in one chassis than seems reasonable.
A Glass Window Onto Your Listening
The 3.5-inch touchscreen transforms the daily experience of music. Album artwork fills the panel in colour, a VU meter dances if you prefer the classic view, and inputs, presets and settings sit one touch away. A weighted volume knob doubles as play and pause, and a discreet multi-colour indicator reports status at a glance. Where most streamers hide behind a phone, the WiiM Ultra restores something tactile and immediate to the ritual — a source that invites touch rather than another screen unlocked.
Music, Television and Vinyl in One Hub
The connections tell the story of a genuine digital heart for the home. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Google Cast and built-in Alexa join Roon Ready certification and support for Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer and more through the WiiM Home app. Television sound arrives over HDMI ARC in stereo or Dolby Digital, ready to be shaped for late-night clarity. A dedicated phono input welcomes a turntable without a preamplifier of any kind, an analogue line input serves a CD player, and a USB socket opens a personal library to the whole house. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep the wireless side effortless and stable.
Conversion Beyond Expectation
Refinement, not features, is what earns the WiiM Ultra a place at Wigmore Street. Digital-to-analogue conversion falls to an ESS ES9038Q2M Sabre converter, delivering streams at up to 24-bit/192kHz with a quietness and composure that flatter every service and file. A dedicated headphone amplifier makes private listening a pleasure rather than an afterthought. Room correction, measured through the app, then tailors the response to your listening space, with fully adjustable equalisation for those who like to tune by ear. The result is a streamer that sounds considered — poised, spacious and honest.
From First System to Serious Separates
The WiiM Ultra grows with ambition. Analogue outputs feed any amplifier directly, with volume handled on screen, from the remote or in the app — a true streaming preamplifier. A dedicated subwoofer output brings cinematic weight to compact loudspeakers, and a 12V trigger wakes partnering equipment automatically. When upgrade season arrives, coaxial, optical and USB digital outputs let the WiiM Ultra serve as a pure transport into an outboard converter, so nothing bought today is outgrown tomorrow. Paired with the WiiM Amp Pro and a favourite pair of loudspeakers, a complete and genuinely musical system fits on a single shelf.
Audition the WiiM Ultra in London
Specification lists only hint at how natural the WiiM Ultra feels in daily use. Audio Lounge invites you to experience the touchscreen, the app and the sound in person at our Wigmore Street showroom, where the streamer can be heard with electronics and loudspeakers at every level — and with your own records on the phono input, should you wish. Choose between Space Grey and Silver finishes, and let our specialists show how far streaming has come. Enquire today to arrange a private demonstration in the heart of London.
About WiiM
WiiM has done something rare in modern audio: made genuinely accomplished streaming accessible to everyone. From the original WiiM Pro to the flagship WiiM Ultra, the Amp series and the Sound family, every WiiM product is built around one idea — that a beautifully engineered app, honest measurement and thoughtful hardware matter more than a lofty badge. The result is a range beloved by first-time buyers and seasoned audiophiles alike, and a fixture of the modern hi-fi conversation. Audio Lounge stocks WiiM as the intelligent gateway into serious listening. Explore the full WiiM range at Audio Lounge, London.
