'WiiM Lounge' Wiim Pro + Yamaha A-S501 + Scansonic L7

'WiiM Lounge' Wiim Pro + Yamaha A-S501 + Scansonic L7

The WiiM Pro is the audiophile grade big brother music streamer to the ever popular WiiM Mini, supporting a wealth of streaming services and features. The Wiim Pro adds extras like Ethernet, Chromecast Audio support, Alexa Multiroom, upgraded processor & memory, and an Optical input.

Powering this package is the Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier with its ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high-quality parts, and the Scansonic HD L7 bookshelf speakers.

What's Included:

• WiiM Pro Wireless Hi-Res Audio Streamer
• Yamaha A-S501 Stereo Integrated Hi-Fi Amplifier
• Scansonic HD L7 Bookshelf Speakers

WiiM Pro Hi-Res Wireless Audio Streamer

WiiM Pro is the audiophile grade big brother music streamer to the ever popular WiiM Mini. With AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DLNA, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, lossless audio playback, Alexa and multi-room audio, the WiiM Pro turns your existing Hi-Fi system smart, so you can play all your favourite music from your music app, the WiiM App or your voice by using Alexa, Google Voice or Siri all in the highest possible sound fidelity.

With support for top music streaming services including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Prime Music, Napster, Deezer, with more to come, as well as Airplay 2, Bluetooth, WiFi & an analogue AUX in jack, the WiiM Pro defies it's size with audio features!

The WiiM Pro offers the same great features as the WiiM Mini, whilst also adding:

• Ethernet
• Chromecast Audio support
• Alexa Multiroom
• Google Voice Assistant Compatibility
• Upgraded Quadcore Processer
• Upgraded 512MB Memory
• Optical Input

Full Feature Set

“If there's one thing the WiiM Pro offers, it's plenty of connections -- both physical and of the streaming variety. The back of the unit includes analogue and optical digital in and out jacks, plus a coaxial digital out. This is in addition to a USB-C power input, a microphone for multiroom audio synchronization, an Ethernet port and a 12-volt trigger.”

Ty Pendlebury, CNET. Read the full review

Optionally Upgrade To The Wiim Pro Plus!
The Wiim Pro Plus offers many further improvements and upgrades over the Wiim Pro and also includes the Wiim Voice Remote Control unit.

Additional Benefits of Wiim Pro Plus include:
• Better ADC for Line Input - TI Burr-Brown Audio PCM1861 ADC, for 192kHz/32-bit digital output, 110 dB SNR
• Ultra-low Noise Clock, Power, and Circuit Design - achieves less than –110dB THD+N
• AKM DAC & TI OP AMP for Better Line-Out Audio Quality
• New generation AKM 4493SEQ premium DAC with AKM's Velvet Sound Technology
• Supports up to 768 kHz PCM, and DSD512, with PCM/DSD automatic switching
• Achieves 120 dB (A-wt) SNR, THD+N of 0.00032% (-110 dB) from 44.1k to 192k
• WiiM Voice Remote Control included

High-Res Audio

The WiiM Pro supports playback of Hi-Res lossless audio content from services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer and more. It supports up to 192kHz, 24-bit audio output via the optical line out.

The integrated TI stereo DAC provides high quality analogue audio output with 106-dB SNR, and -92dB THD+N performance, outstanding in all audio categories.

Gapless Playback

Precise gapless playback can be very important to your listening experience. With precise gapless playback, the playback timing is guaranteed to be identical to the source. The WiiM Pro will not introduce gaps or overlaps (crossfading) between successive "continuous" tracks such as live recordings or concept albums.

Easy Setup

1. Download the "WiiM Home" App (iOS and Android supported).
2. Press the ► button on your device until the LED is white and blinking.
3. Tap the "Set up" button on the popup showing your device.
4. Follow the steps in the App to set up your device.

Follow the easy to use guide: https://wiimhome.com/WiiMPro/guides

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Google Chromecast Audio

Stream music, TV audio, radio station, podcast and local content from Chromecast-enabled apps to one or multiple audio devices at the same time. Use Google voice assistant in your phone, speaker and TV to control music playback.

10-band graphic EQ and 26 preset EQ

Twenty-six preset EQ gives you various choices to meet your specific listening needs. The preset EQ includes EQ choices from music genres, bass/treble adjustment, loudness, movie, gaming or speech enhancement etc. You can also custom your own with the 10-band graphic EQ for your room or taste.

Multiroom and stereo pairing

The WiiM Pro features perfect audio synchronization and seamless device control via the companion App allowing you to group multiple devices together to create a complete connected system throughout your home. Through careful hardware and software optimisation, the WiiM Pro can achieve less than 150uS (0.00015s!) synchronisation accuracy among speakers as long as the speakers are on the same wireless network. Thus, your speaker system can be located wherever your Wi-Fi network covers.

In addition, you can join two speakers each connected to a WiiM Pro as a stereo pair for a wider, more immersive sound stage.

Auto calibration of audio delay

Any connected receiver or speaker may introduce audio path latency due to the different hardware, software or DSP processing involve in that device. To maintain the synchronisation of each system, the WiiM Pro can measure the audio path delay automatically. By leveraging the on-device microphone and proprietary algorithm, the entire audio path latency is measured automatically when it's connected with a receiver or speaker. The latency value will be adjusted to maintain the perfect audio synchronisation in wireless multi-room or multi-channel playback.

Adaptive EQ

When the WiiM Pro's Adaptive EQ is enabled, the music genre information and other tags included in the audio content's meta data are used to adjust the EQ in real time - either bringing rich audio to capture every music detail or making human voices clearer in podcasts.

All contents in one App

The WiiM Home app supports many top music streaming services including: Spotify, iHeartRadio, Tidal, Amazon Prime Music, Napster, Deezer, & more to come.

It's more convenient than ever to have your music and device control in one place. With the WiiM Home app, you can easily browse all your favourite music services without jumping between multiple apps. Enjoy your favourite audio from all services in one single App. Additionally, you can control the device EQ, setup a music alarm, and create a personalised routine via the WiiM home app.

Music Alarm

Wake up to, or sleep with your favourite music, radio station, or podcast online. The WiiM Home app slowly adjusts the volume during a music alarm or sleep timer for better a sleep and rise.

Automate Your Routines

Use the WiiM Home App to help establish regular sleep habits by setting a wakeup alarm or creating a sleep timer with your favourite music, radio station, or podcast. Use the app to cater the volume and play time you prefer for better sleep and waking up refreshed.

Yamaha A-S501 Hi-Fi Amplifier

Designed for excellent sound quality, but with a beautiful appearance that comes at no sacrifice to visual aesthetics. The new Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier offers reliable power, extensive connectivity, and is packed full of features that make it a versatile option for delivering pure and convenient hi-fi sound.

Key Features:

• Stereo 2.1ch integrated amplifier with both digital and analogue connections
• 85W per channel RMS (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.019% THD)
• 120W per channel maximum power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD)
• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high-quality parts
• I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design
• ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base
• Custom-made power transformer / 12,000uF block capacitors / Aluminium-extruded heat sinks
• Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
• Continuous Variable Loudness Control
• Gold-plated speaker terminals and RCA terminals
• Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Player
• MM Phono input for connecting a turntable
• Speaker A / B terminals support multiroom or bi-wiring systems
• Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)
• Auto Power Standby

User Manual (PDF, 1MB)

ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept

ToP-ART design and ART base ensures optimum sound. When processing and transmission of the audio signal is simple and direct, there is less chance of it being affected by noise and distortion. Yamaha’s amplifier design technology called ToP-ART features an I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design, with left and right channels organised in a straight, symmetrical layout for highest signal purity. In addition, the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid centre bar provide high-rigidity support and vibration damping. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to this amplifier's rich audio reproduction with abundant musicality.

Created by Yamaha's Rich Experience and Tradition, and High Technological Expertise

Yamaha, with a long history of over 125 years as a musical instrument maker, also has a high reputation for HiFi components. The A-S501 is created by taking advantage of this rich experience and high technological expertise. Based on the concept of “Natural Sound”, for reproducing all music as it really sounds, and built with scrupulous care from circuit design to basic sound production, even though the A-S501 is an accessible model, it reproduces high sound quality and musically rich sound.

High-Quality Parts for Outstanding Audio Performance

Custom-made power transformer, custom-made block capacitors, two direct signal path speaker relays, one-point grounding system, aluminium-extruded heat sinks and other top-quality parts effortlessly handle demanding audio signal conditions. The quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together, basically determines the sound quality of any component. Yamaha uses only very high-quality parts, carefully selected and tested.

Rotary Encoder Input Selector with LEDs

The rotary encoder makes it quick and easy to select input sources. The luxury hairline finish material offers a nice tactile feeling. LEDs clearly show which source is selected, so you can easily switch sources even in a dark room.

Simple yet Sophisticated Design

With a beautifully simple and unique design inherited directly from Yamaha’s Hi-Fi audio components, this amplifier also boasts an easy-to-operate button layout. The aluminium front panel has a richly textured black hairline finish. The control knobs are also of the same luxurious construction as used on our top-end models.

Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity

The Pure Direct mode causes the music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and the tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.

Continuously Variable Loudness Control

The A-S501 also features a new analogue loudness control on the front panel that uses electronic volume for higher sound quality, which lets you adjust the loudness effect as desired. Separate from the overall volume, this controls the balance of the low and high-frequency sounds, providing full tonal range at any volume level, compensating for the natural loss in the human ear of high and low frequencies at soft levels.

Gold-Plated Terminals

Gold-plated terminals ensure a high-quality connection that prevents signal loss. The A-S701 have gold-plated speaker terminals and RCA/Coaxial input terminals.

Subwoofer Terminal

Achieve deep, powerful hi-fi sound with a 2.1 system. A terminal for connecting a subwoofer is provided, allowing you to increase the bass output of your system for a more powerful sound with better overall sound quality.

Phono MM Terminal

You can connect a turntable with an MM phono cartridge to play your vinyl records. This connection lets you enjoy the analogue sound of your record collection, from an amp with the latest digital/analogue technology.

Auto Power Standby Function

The amplifier has a power management function that detects when it hasn't been used for a long time (about 8 hours) even though the power is on, and automatically shifts it into standby mode. So even if you forget to turn it off, power consumption will be minimised.

Scansonic L7 Bookshelf Speakers

The L series was developed using Scansonic's experience from their popular M & MB-B series speakers, but specifically with budget in mind. The Scansonic L series, therefore, aims not only for great sound but also value for money. The enclosures of the L Series are rear-ported and deliver rich sound with smooth authentic bass.

Key Features:

• 1" silk dome tweeter
• 6.5" paper sandwich construction mid/bass woofer
• Rear bass reflex port
• Magnetic fabric grilles included
• Heavily-braced cabinet for reduced resonance
• Authentic Scandinavian design

A Powerful, Musical Experience

The L7 is the largest compact speaker in the L Series, promising a powerful, musical experience at an affordable price. Deep bass and crisp, clean highs are made possible by the two-way bass reflex design and combination of 25mm soft dome tweeter and a 6.5" woofer with paper sandwich cone.

Although larger than the L5, the Scansonic L7 speakers are just as versatile and ideal as front or rear surround channels in a 5.1 system.

Construction

The L7 speakers use a special paper cone material to achieve the optimum stiffness and damping for the cone size. The woofer is flanked by a high-performance tweeter to give you great performance at this price. The cabinet has been heavily braced and the increased thickness of the walls means that unwanted resonances are kept under tight control.

Finish

The Scansonic L Series speakers come in 3 finishes; a stealthy home theatre style Theatre Black, a light modern lifestyle look in textured White and a classic home hi-fi vibe in Walnut.

About Scansonic HD

It would be impossible to introduce Scansonic without first mentioning Raidho. Having worked with Raidho speakers for more than 12 years, this Danish group of engineers and designers found themselves facing a completely new challenge when they were tasked with creating a new range of high-performance speakers for the Scansonic brand.

From the start, Scansonic's team were dedicated to building on all the experiences and strengths obtained from designing the Raidho speakers. At the same time, they also had to be aware of the long heritage and the Nordic design tradition of the Scansonic brand. The ultimate goal was to create the very best possible speakers within reasonable financial limits.