The WiiM trademark belongs to Linkplay Technology, founded in 2014. It included experienced engineers and programmers from the world’s leading companies Google, Broadcom, Harman and InterVideo, who hardly need a separate introduction. Since its inception, Linkplay has specialized in the development and improvement of voice interactive control systems, home automation and IT technologies. Her clients included Yamaha, Marshall, Edifier, Audio Pro and other well-known companies. And then LinkPlay decided to produce “smart” electronics under its own brand.
The equipment that is currently in the WiiM catalog will certainly be of interest to many music lovers. These are streaming players, the use of which as part of a Hi-Fi system will significantly expand its functionality. There are currently two models available: WiiM Mini and WiiM Pro streamers. They have similar parameters, and their main feature is the ability to listen to music using online services (Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz, Deezer and others). To control the work of streamers, a mobile application is used, while the smartphone or tablet on which it is installed does not participate in any way in audio playback. Signal processing occurs within the WiiM devices themselves, supporting audio at up to 24-bit/192 kHz. The Pro model has an audiophile-grade DAC.
In addition, WiiM Mini supports AirPlay2 technology and has built-in Bluetooth, while WiiM Pro additionally has Chromecast built-in. This makes it possible to create a modern multiroom system on their basis. In full accordance with the company’s ideology, WiiM devices also have voice control. Analog and digital optical outputs are provided for connection to an audio system.
Linkplay Technology, working at the forefront of modern audio technology, of course, does not plan to stop there. This means that in the near future the WiiM lineup may be expanded, and already released devices will receive new functions thanks to the constant updating of their software.
