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The video provides an in-depth review of the Whim Ultra, focusing on its features, connectivity options, sound quality, and performance as a streamer. Important features include the touchscreen display, room correction capabilities, phono input, and user-friendly interface. The Whim Ultra is praised for its versatility, user-friendly setup process, and value for its price range. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content on Audioadvice.com and are reminded of the benefits of free shipping, lifetime support, and a price guarantee. The video concludes by urging viewers to like, comment, subscribe, and stay updated for future content.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on reviewing the Whim Ultra, the brand’s flagship streamer. The updated DAC, new touch screen, and other features are highlighted to help viewers determine if it suits their music system. The Whim Ultra showcases a new design with an aluminum chassis, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a headphone jack powered by a Texas Instruments chip, and a sleek appearance. The touchscreen allows customization of settings, display of album artwork, and user-friendly interface. While the touchscreen is functional, it may not match the quality of some higher-priced units with more advanced displays. The back panel includes power and trigger outputs for seamless connectivity with other components, along with USB digital outputs.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the various connectivity options available on the product, including USB music storage devices, coax and toslink outputs, digital audio inputs such as toslink and HDMI ARC. The speaker highlights the unique subwoofer output of the product, which includes adjustments for crossover frequency, level, phase, and delay through the front panel screen or Whim Home app. The product also features a phono input with a ground connection for connecting a turntable, with options for moving magnet or moving coil gain circuit. The speaker praises the inclusion of room correction feature for the first time in Whim products, utilizing the microphone in iPhones for corrections in stereo speakers and subwoofer. This room correction feature is seen as valuable for balancing frequency response and addressing room interactions and bass issues, enhancing the overall listening experience.
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In this segment of the video, the Wiim Altra is highlighted for its full-featured equalizer with a 10-band graphic and parametric EQ, allowing users to customize sound preferences and address room or speaker response issues. The Altra can connect to the network easily via Ethernet cable or upgraded Wi-Fi 6E for faster speeds. It features Bluetooth capabilities, supports various codecs, and has built-in streaming services like Spotify and Amazon Music. The Altra uses a 32-bit 384 kHz ESS Saber 9038 Q2M DA chip for digital conversion, providing high-quality sound. The setup process is user-friendly with the Whim Home app guiding users through the setup seamlessly.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter tests the Whim Ultra as a power amplifier, finding that it delivers clean and detailed sound but falls short in terms of soundstage width and instrument separation compared to more expensive streaming products. The internal DAC in the Whim Ultra is noted as an upgrade from previous streaming products. The presenter recommends pairing the Whim Ultra with lower-cost products like the Whim Amp or Peachtree M24x for secondary setups, but suggests higher-end powered speakers like the Sonos Faber Duetto for main systems. When used as a streamer only in a high-end system with Macintosh components, the Whim Ultra impresses with its detail retrieval and ability to convey the emotion and tone of music, positioning it as a solid performer in its price range.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses their experimentation with the room correction feature on the Whim Ultra, highlighting its capabilities and limitations. They found it useful for correcting minor room or response issues. The reviewer also tests the turntable connection through the inboard phono preamplifier section, concluding that it is a viable option for vinyl lovers seeking a simple solution. Additionally, the front panel-mounted headphone jack on the Whim Ultra is praised for its convenience and decent sound quality with efficient headphones. The Whim Home app and the 3.5-inch display are commended for their user-friendly interface. The reviewer recommends the Whim Ultra for music lovers looking for a streamer with good features and performance at a lower price point, emphasizing its value for under $500.
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