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The video reviews the Whim Mini and Whim Pro network streamers, highlighting their features, audio quality, and pricing. The hosts discuss the differences between the Whim Mini and Whim Pro, emphasizing the need for an external DAC for better sound quality. Key features include Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Tidal, Spotify, and Chromecast support. The Whim Pro is priced at $150, making it an affordable option. The hosts recommend the devices based on individual needs and mention that the Whim Mini is compared favorably to setting up a Raspberry Pi. Overall, the video encourages viewer engagement and highlights the functionality and ease of use of the Whim Mini and Whim Pro network streamers.
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In this segment of the video, the host talks about the Whim Mini, a small network streamer with features like analog and toslink outputs, USB-C for power, and support for streaming services like Tidal and Spotify. The host mentions the compact size, touch panel controls, and pricing around $100. The audio quality using the internal DAC is considered mediocre, with a preference for using the toslink output to an external DAC. A new model called the Whim Pro is introduced, larger in size and with additional features, with the host mentioning having received two units, one for a giveaway.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter talks about the differences between the Aurelic Aries Mini and the Wim Pro unit. The Wim Pro is described as larger and less easy to hide, with a touch panel on the front for controls and an Ethernet socket, which was missing in the Wim Mini. However, both the Wim Pro and Wim Mini have the same DAC circuit, which the presenter finds lacking compared to other audio systems like the Argon audio solo or Squeeze Box touch. The Wim Pro includes a toslink input, a coaxial output, and supports PCM up to 24-bit 192, making it suitable for TV playback, but the presenter recommends using an external DAC for music playback due to the perceived dull sound quality.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Wim Mini and Pro devices’ improved bit-perfect outputs for toslink and coaxial. The Pro model offers Bluetooth, Tidal, Spotify, Apple AirPlay 2, and Google Chromecast support, which may have playback issues with Roon. Moreover, the Wim Pro introduces Amazon Music Cast and RCA analog inputs for digitizing analog signals. The price of the Wim Pro is stated at $150, making it affordable compared to other options. Recommendations are made based on individual needs and region availability.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Wim mini and Wim mini Pro network streamers. They highlight the added functionality to the Wim mini, making it a great value product. The speaker indicates that the Wim mini is competitively priced compared to setting up a Raspberry Pi as a network streamer. They mention the key features of the Wim mini, such as AirPlay, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, and eventual Roon readiness with the Pro version. The speaker expresses their preference for the Wim mini as their favorite network streamer of 2022, acknowledging a potential disqualification for being released in 2021. The viewer is encouraged to comment on whether the release year should affect the award decision.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Wim Pro streaming network player, highlighting its functionality and ease of use. They mention looking for alternatives that support streaming protocols like Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Tidal connect, and Spotify connect. The speaker applauds the Wim Mini for being a great product for budget-conscious consumers and encourages viewers to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and stay tuned for upcoming product reviews.