WiiM has played the role of disruptor well in recent years, introducing Sonos-like music streamers and streaming amplifiers that work similarly to Sonos’s own Port and Amp, but are significantly less expensive.
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Now, with the Amp Ultra, its most capable and beautiful streaming amplifier to date, the California-based audio manufacturer has all but cemented its place as a premium leader in entry-level hi-fi.
Like its Amp and Amp Pro before it, the Amp Ultra is a “just add speaker” hi-fi component that can turn most pairs of passive bookshelf or floorstanding speakers into a new-age stereo system that supports high-resolution streaming.
Not only that, but thanks to a wealth of wired connections, including HDMI ARC, the Amp Ultra can efficiently function as the central hub of a traditional hi-fi system (with external audio sources, such as a turntable or CD player) or even home theater.
