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WiiM WiFi Streamer

chicks

chicks

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Looking for alternatives to Sonos, as most of my Sonos devices, which I've had (and loved) for years, will be put into maintenance mode in a few months. Technology moves so fast; the Sonos devices have had a great run for 15 years, but I don't want to continue using expensive devices that will eventually be forced out of date.

This thing is the equivalent of my Sonos Connect, which Sonos has replaced with a new device. It supports Amazon Music and Deezer, the two services I use, along with Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Napster, DLNA, AirPlay, BlueTooth etc. Pretty versatile. Their app (Muzo or 4Stream, which appear to be nearly identical) works on the phone, and on my ChromeBox, which is a big deal for me. Also has a handy dandy remote control (though they didn't include the AAA batteries, grrrr).

Analog RCA and optical outputs, 3.5mm analog input, 3.5mm sub out. I'm currently using it with the optical output into my desktop monitors. Sounds pretty good! $90 minus a 20% discount coupon right now at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WWNQJQK/

I'll update the thread as I test it out further.
 
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chicks said:
Looking for alternatives to Sonos, as most of my Sonos devices, which I've had (and loved) for years, will be put into maintenance mode in a few months. Technology moves so fast; the Sonos devices have had a great run for 15 years, but I don't want to continue using expensive devices that will eventually be forced out of date.

This thing is the equivalent of my Sonos Connect, which Sonos has replaced with a new device. It supports Amazon Music and Deezer, the two services I use, along with Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Napster, DLNA, AirPlay, BlueTooth etc. Pretty versatile. Their app (Muzo or 4Stream, which appear to be nearly identical) works on the phone, and on my ChromeBox, which is a big deal for me. Also has a handy dandy remote control (though they didn't include the AAA batteries, grrrr).

Analog RCA and optical outputs, 3.5mm analog input, 3.5mm sub out. I'm currently using it with the optical output into my desktop monitors. Sounds pretty good! $90 minus a 20% discount coupon right now at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WWNQJQK/

I'll update the thread as I test it out further.
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Definitely an interesting device. Looking forward to your impressions. Can't believe the price on that Connect replacement.
 
spark1 said:
Can it access files on your PC or other local storage (wirelessly)?
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Should be able to, via one of the many apps like HiFi Cast, Media Monkey, BubbleUPnP, etc, that support it, but I don't have a "PC", and don't store music locally on my ChromeBox, so can't test at the moment.
 
Another company that uses this same infrastructure (apparently originally for the Muzo Cobblestone) is Arylic. I didn't buy their version, as their cheaper product doesn't have optical or RCA out, but they do have a wide range of devices.

https://www.arylic.com/products/s10-wireless-preamplifier

Of particular interest to me is their DIY boards, which, like Sonos speakers, can be split into Left or Right channels of a stereo pair. A pair of high quality speakers, each with one of these and a mono amp, would be a fun DIY project!

https://www.arylic.com/products/up2stream-miniv2-receiver-board
 
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