[RobinWal]

Hello everyone!

I updated the Beosystem now with my streamer of choice.

After researching for different streamers and solutions I could use, I came up with the Wiim Pro.

This is far away from the High end price range BIT it does everything I was looking for. This could be the first or the last step for me when it comes to streaming. I will try to get some other streamers to compare them. Maybe my B&O dealer will give a Core for testing. We will see.

The first problem was to get one of these little boxes. I‘m located in Germany. And the Wiim was always sold out at Amazon. Now I finally have one!

After some research and a nice talk with my B&O dealer our idea was Wiim Pro Coax out to the Beosystem 3 and use the MK2 PL cables. I have no visible cables in my living room. The idea to use the digital in on the BL5‘s wasn’t an option after all.

Now the Wiim does his job in this way. Coax In on AV in from the BS3. Settings to 24 Bit 96 kHz.
The competition is my ATV newest Gen. And I can tell you the Wiim Pro does an far superior job. I tried the analog out first. I thought maybe the DAC in the Wiim is better. And it was better then the ATV. But after using the Coax out my decision is final.

In the next few days I‘m trying to write down my impressions. But I don‘t want to use the superlative and tell you that I have a new listening experience. Since I‘m a car guy it feels like switching from E10 to 102 octane.

I‘ll keep you updated. Now I need to listen a lot and do A/B switching between the ATV and the Wiim.

Next step could be an Antimode X2.

[RobinWal]

I just ordered the Bluesound Node for testing some stuff. When it is here I will share my results.

The BS3 has no SPDIF out like the BV9. This would‘ve been the best method. I need to try all connections and see what is the best option.

I guess the digital In will win by far. But we will see.
I let you guys know! Thank you for the help. I keep this thread alive for other beoworlders.

[RobinWal]

Thank you for the detailed reply!

First of all I will only go for hi-res streaming via Qobuz.
The Core wasn‘t my first choice. I think a third party option is better in this case.

RCA or digital is the question.. I think the most usable option is RCA or digital to the BS3. This way everything stay the same. And I don’t need any cables in the living room.

Used equipment would be an option here! I‘ll take a closer look on the Auralic stuff. I‘m willing to spend 1.000€ on this project. Thank you so far.

I need to say I am not „scared“ to pay the price of usability loss if better sound is what I get.

[RobinWal]

Main: Beolab 5

Center: Beolab 7-4

Rear: Beolab 3

 

Bedroom: Beolab 3

 

Dressing room: 3 Beolab 7-1

[RobinWal]

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