WiiM Ultra Hi-Res Music Streamer with Touchscreen
The WiiM Ultra is a hi-res music streamer built around an ESS ES9038Q2M DAC, combining extensive digital and analogue connectivity with a 3.5in touchscreen for direct control of playback, inputs and settings. It suits music lovers and home cinema enthusiasts wanting a flexible central source for a stereo or multi-room system.
Why we like it
- ESS ES9038Q2M DAC for high-resolution audio playback
- Wide range of inputs including Line, Optical, HDMI ARC, USB and Bluetooth 5
- Comprehensive outputs covering RCA, Coax, Optical, 12V trigger and dedicated Sub out with adjustable bass management
- 3.5in touchscreen display for on-device control, album art and settings
- Broad streaming protocol support including Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready and Google Cast Audio
Installation notes
As a standalone streamer, the WiiM Ultra is not an in-ceiling or in-wall speaker and does not include cut-out or recessed mounting dimensions; it is intended to sit on a shelf or equipment rack and pair with an external amplifier or active speakers, including ceiling or in-wall speakers, for playback. Use the Sub out and crossover/level/phase/latency controls when integrating a subwoofer, and connect via HDMI ARC, optical or line-level inputs depending on the source equipment. Power is supplied via 100-240V AC input.
Specifications
| DAC | ESS ES9038Q2M |
| Inputs | Line, Optical, HDMI ARC, USB, Bluetooth 5, LAN |
| Outputs | RCA, Coax, Optical, 12V trigger, Sub out |
| Display | 3.5in touchscreen |
| Dimensions | 211 x 200 x 72mm |
| Weight | 1.42kg |
| Colours | Space Gray, Silver |
| Home Theatre Audio Formats | Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital |
| Audio Input Formats | HDMI ARC, Optical, Line, Phono (MM, MC), up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Audio Output | RCA, Headphone, Coax, Optical, USB, BT, DLNA receiver |
| Supported Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, ALAC, APE, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, WMA, OGG |
| EQ | 24 preset EQ settings, 10-band Graphics EQ, 10-band Parametric EQ |
| Subwoofer Output | Adjustable crossover frequency, level, phase and latency |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.5A |
| Network Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 b/g/n/ax 2.4/5GHz, 10M/100Mbps LAN |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.3 with BLE and BT LE Audio, A2DP receiver and transmitter, AVRCP, HID |
| Streaming Protocols | Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready, Google Cast Audio (CastLite), Alexa built-in, DLNA, Squeezelite |
| External Storage | FAT32, NTFS, EXT4 file systems supported |