These Affordable Amplifiers Are Some of the Hottest Components in Modern Hi-Fi

WiiM has become quite the disruptor in the budget hi-fi space over recent years. The California-based audio company is now well known for its streaming amplifiers (and wireless streamers), which are just as easy to use but significantly less expensive than rival options from Sonos and Bluesound.

These streaming amplifiers are “just add speakers”hi-fi components. You plug them into power, connect them with a pair of passive bookshelf speakers and — boom! — you’ve got a modern stereo setup that supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming.

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Today, WiiM makes several streaming amplifiers. The WiiM Amp and WiiM Amp Pro are its two most entry-level options, with the latter promising slightly improved audio quality. The WiiM Amp Ultra adds more power and a beautiful display for showing album artwork.

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Additionally, WiiM also released its first non-streaming amplifier earlier this year in the Vibelink Amp, in case you want a more traditional hi-fi setup.

WiiM’s catalog of amplifiers is perfect for anybody looking to “breathe new life” into an unused pair of bookshelf speakers. And, for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, all of them are on sale.

You can check out the deals below.

The entry-level streaming amp — Save $60

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WiiM Amp

The WiiM Amp is the company’s entry-level streaming amplifier that works very similarly to the Sonos Amp — it can drive your passive speakers (up to four) while adding both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming capabilities as well.

• $239 at Amazon
  $299.00 (20% off)

The “Pro” streaming amp — Save $76

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WiiM Amp Pro

We called this one of the best 100 products of 2024 for good reason. The WiiM Amp Pro takes the brand’s minimalist, high-value ethos to new sonic heights. Building on the success of the original Amp, this all-in-one streaming amplifier adds a premium DAC with 32-bit/384kHz support and Post-Filter Feedback technology for cleaner, lower-distortion playback. HDMI ARC, optical, and analog inputs keep things flexible, while built-in streaming covers Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay 2, and more. At $379, it’s an accessible yet capable centerpiece for anyone looking to modernize passive speakers without diving deep into high-end hi-fi. Just add speakers, and the Amp Pro does the rest—quietly punching well above its price point.

• $303 at Amazon
  $379 (20% off)

The “Ultra” streaming amp — Save $106

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WiiM Amp Ultra

The WiiM Amp Ultra is the company’s most powerful and refined streaming amplifier that, according to the brand, “builds on the streaming power users loved in the Amp Pro and combines it with the premium display experience introduced in the WiiM Ultra (its premium music streamer).” It can deliver 100 watts per channel (into 8 ohms) or 200 watts (into 4 ohms). It features an audiophile-grade DAC and a dual Class-D amp chip that allows it to stream audio up to 32-bit/384 kHz. And, thanks to an HDMI ARC input, it’s also primed to be the hub of your home theater setup.

• $423 at Amazon
  $529 (20% off)

The traditional stereo amp — Save $60

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WiiM Vibelink Amp

The WiiM Vibelink Amplifier is the brand’s first hi-fi component without wireless streaming capabilities. It’s a traditional stereo power amplifier that delivers 100 watts per channel (into 8 ohms). According to the brand, it is designed for “high-fidelity sound across digital and analog sources.” It is ideal for powering passive loudspeakers and pairing with the brand’s existing music streamers.

• $239 at Amazon
  $299 (20% off)

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