The Amp is a streaming integrated amplifier by WiiM that delivers 60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 120 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in November 2023. It is a 2-channel design using a Class D output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (ESS SABRE HyperStream), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. The WiiM Amp has an MSRP of $299.
WiiM later replaced the WiiM Amp with the WiiM Amp Pro. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare WiiM Amp vs WiiM Amp Pro
There are 4 WiiM amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
WiiM Integrated Amplifier Series
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The WiiM Amp is rated at 60 watts RMS into 8-ohms. WiiM provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.0025% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 60 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.0025%
- 120 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 98dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 60 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the WiiM Amp?
60 W into 8 ohms, 120 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
WiiM Amp is rated at 60 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the WiiM Amp with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
WiiM Amp Amplifier
What size of room is the WiiM Amp Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the WiiM Amp amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the WiiM Amp, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
WiiM Amp Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- 1 Optical Digital Input
- USB Input:
- USB Type-A input for connecting an external drive loaded with music
- HDMI Input (ARC)
WiiM Amp Connections
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Sub Preamp Outputs
- Subwoofer Output (1)
Bluetooth Connectivity
WiiM Amp features built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
WiiM Amp supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Bluetooth Transmitter:WiiM Amp can also act as a Bluetooth transmitter, making it possible to stream the music from the amp to your bluetooth headphones or speakers.
Phono Input
WiiM Amp doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, WiiM Amp has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Subwoofer Output
WiiM Amp has a dedicated subwoofer output which can be used to connect it directly to a powered subwoofer via an LFE(Low Frequency Effects) cable.
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with WiiM Amp amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The WiiM Amp's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the Amp is the
ESS SABRE HyperStream, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 192KHZ.
Wireless Control App
WiiM Amp Multiroom
WiiM Amp Handheld Remote
WiiM Amp Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Power nearly doubles into a harder load, 60 watts into 8 ohms rising to 120 into 4, which points to a power supply with real current in reserve.
- ✓Class D output stage, so it runs cool and wastes little power as heat - which is how it fits in a small case.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.0025%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 192, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 1 optical and USB.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music and TuneIn; AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in and Roon.
- ✓Bluetooth (version 5.0 and SBC, AAC, aptX-HD) for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Pre-outs (Sub) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Has tone controls.
- ✓At 191mm wide it fits where a full-size component will not.
- ✗Parts warranty is only 1 year.
WiiM Amp External Dimensions and Weight
WiiM Amp has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 2.4375inch x 7.5inch x 8.625inch (62.0mm x 191.0mm x 220.0mm ). The unit weighs
1.85 kg (4.1 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the WiiM Amp is approximately 420.2cm2 / 65.1inch2.
- Width: 191.0mm (7.5")
- Height: 62.0mm (2.4375")
- Depth: 220.0mm (8.625")
- Weight: 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~420.2cm2 / 65.1inch2
- Volume: ~2.6 liter / 0.7 gallon
WiiM Amp - Side View
Available colors
WiiM Amp is available in Gray and Silver color options.
WiiM Amp Colors
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the WiiM Amp Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for WiiM Amp
Warranty
1 year of parts warranty and 1 year of labor warranty is generally provided for the WiiM Amp by the manufacturer.
WiiM Amp Lifestyle
| General |
| Brand |
WiiM |
| Full Model Name |
WiiM Amp |
| Release Date |
November 2023 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
60 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
120 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.0025% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
98 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ESS SABRE HyperStream |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
Yes |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
Yes |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
Yes |
| Roon |
Ready |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
No |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
USB Type-A input for connecting an external drive loaded with music |
| Preamp Outputs |
Sub |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
62.0mm (2.4375") |
| Width |
191.0mm (7.5") |
| Depth |
220.0mm (8.625") |
| Weight |
1.85 kg (4.1 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Gray,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes |
| Screen |
No |
| Parts Warranty |
1 year |
| Labor Warranty |
1 year |