WiiM Vibelink Amp | 100W Power Amplifier with Premium ESS 9039Q2M DAC and TI TPA3255 | Compatible with WiiM Mini, Pro, Pro Plus, and Ultra | RCA, Coax, and Optical Inputs | Space Gray

Review of WiiM Mini, Pro, and Vibelink Amp WiiM is a new addition to the list of companies offering hardware streaming components. Up until recently, the pricing made using a dedicate streamer not cost-effective for me. WiiM changed all of that with their offerings of high quality streamers at decent prices which are far below their competitors. After reading reviews about their offerings, I purchased a WiiM mini to try out in our living room. Found it very easy to set up using their free app for IOS and Android (Note, a HUGE plus that their Android app does NOT require google play services as I am running a de-googled phone and tablet). Liked that it had optical out so I could take advantage of my Topping DAC (which was superior to the one in the Mini, though that one is fine for most people). Loved being able to stream low res (Pandora), high res (Amazon) and ultra high res (Qobuz) from one device using their well thought out and very useful app. WiiM Mini: Pros: price, decent DAC, Optical output, seamless connection to main streaming services. Cons: no support for Squeezelite (for connection to local ripped music using LMS (Lyrion Music Server)). The lack of Squeezelite support on the Mini was not a deal breaker in the location where I had it installed (living room) as the streaming options more than took care of our music requirements there. But my office / family room was another matter. I have hundreds of ripped CDs (to FLAC) on my LMS server and up until then, had been using a Raspberry Pi 4 running moOde audio player as the Squeezelite end point to connect to LMS.This has worked well but I was hoping to find a single solution for streaming and using my local audio on LMS. The WiiM Pro, the Mini's big brother, looked to be the solution I was looking for. Since I would be using a Topping DAC, I didn't feel the need to spring for the Pro Plus (which has a better DAC). I purchased the WiiM Pro and as with the Mini, set up was a breeze. I enabled Squeezelite from the setting and it immediately found and connected to my LMS server. I then had access to streaming and my LMS music collection form within the WiiM app. Very sweet! And even better, I love the material skin that was created for the old/outdated LMS interface and can control the playing of my local music from there (which I prefer) or use the WiiM app. Both work flawlessly. WiiM Pro: Pros: price, decent DAC, optical and RCA analog inputs, optical, coax, RCA analog outputs. Gigabit Ethernet as well as WiFi. Cons: None Time went by and then I saw that WiiM released an amp called the Vibelink. Read a number of reviews including those on Audio Science Review, and all praised the build, specs and capabilities of this $300 amp. I thought my current receivers/amps (Yamaha) were decent but the Vibelink sure was enticing. It checked all the boxes of what I needed: Inputs: Optical, Coax, RCA. Superior DAC, Analog pass-thru w/o ADC processing. Banana plug speaker connectors. Not a lot of extras in the box that impacted the sound quality. I bit the bullet and placed an order. Installation was easy and the WiiM app detected it and downloaded/installed the firmware update. Connected my turntable (RCA input), CD player (optical digital in) and WiiM Pro (digital coax in). Turned it on and WOW. I thought my Yamaha receiver was decent so didn't expect to hear much or any difference. Was I wrong. Sound was much fuller and clearer. It had more "presence and clarity" is how I think I would describe it. Connected to Qobuz and streamed some jazz and rock @ 24/96 and it sounded incredible. Streamed some typical HD rock from Amazon 16/44.1 and it too sounded excellent. Played a CD and it was clearer than I had ever heard before. Spun up a jazz LP, and wow, could not believe how clean and clear an old Vinyl album could sound. Even low res Pandora streaming sounded good (though no where near HD or UHD streaming from Qobuz). I knew right away this was money well spent. WiiM Vibelink Amp Pros: Amazing sound, banana speaker connectors, digital and analog inputs, 12v trigger for auto-on when WiiM Pro streamer starts streaming music. 60 min standby / off when music stops. Cons: No remote so to adjust your volume you use the streaming app and/or manually adjust on the Amp. Not a big deal to me but this may be an issue for some if their amp is in a cabinet or not easily accessible. ditto for the power button on the back (though that does make the front much cleaner and elegant looking). I hope this review is helpful. I'm really impressed with the WiiM products I've used so far.

I've had my WiiM Vibelink for a month now and it has met my expectations. The Vivelink ios fed from a WiiM Ultra streaming preamp and drives a pair of beautifully finished but not especially efficient Vanguard Scouts and a single Vanguard Caldera 10" sub. The Vibelink easily drives this speaker load to 90db and more. The room space is quite large, probably 16x20 with a ceiling that rises from 8' to around 14' and opens up to more space with an opening that is about 2/3 the width of the front wall. All in all, a challenging space to fill but one that probably limits standing waves. So far I have only used the Ultra to stream from Amazon Unlimited streaming service. The Ultra pairs really well with the Vibelink, providing a very full and enjoyable experience. I fed the Ultra USB output into a little S.M.S.L. PO100 Pro, with an optical connection to the Vibelink. This was done to take advantage of the better clocking of the PO100 v. the Ultra. As a result, I am using the slightly upgraded DAC in the Vibelink. This setup offered a noticeable improvement over using the RCA analog direct connection between the two units. I don't know how much of the improvement is due to the PO100 clock v. the difference in the two DAC's. Regardless, this speaks well for the Vibelink's ESS 9039Q2M based DAC. Driving the little Scouts and the sub, the Vibelink delivers a nice wide sound stage, excellent instrument separation, and realistic rendering of instruments such as saxophone, stand-up bass, brass horns, and piano. Pop music delivers plenty of low end punch and shimmering guitar and keyboard. All in all, the Vibelink delivers plenty of current and amperage to drive a fairly complex load with great musicality.

Nice little Class D amplifier. This is my second WIIM product, and am impressed. My use for this may be a bit different than typical but it works extremely well. Using to drive 2 Polk surround speakers via a wireless SVS soundpath adapter, signal from pre-out on RZ-50. Result is clear clean powerful surround sound with better impact and resolution. Needless to say now there in no need for a long run of speaker wires to the other side of my listening space (@20ft). I tried it also as intend as front L and R stereo. Little to no distortion from what I can tell, and solid impact up to 95db maybe 100db levels. It is a no frills amplifier that does one job, amplify sound, and it does it well. If you are looking for a solid amp and do not need it to have extra features that are already present in your system, this smallish grey box work very well. I also have a WIIM ultra for streaming and can say that so far I am impressed with the build quality and functionality of these products. I think the vibe link amp is a great choice for a two channel amp when driving smaller semi efficient speakers.

Decent sound, and volume. Some functionality with Wiim system (but not a lot). Very basic amp. Needs a Wiim streamer to do much of anything. No tone controls, no headphone amp, no remote, no receiver, no sub out. For $100 less you could buy a 100 WPC Yamaha receiver with AM/FM, remote, and Bluetooth. Considering the lack of most everything I probably wouldn’t buy again at this price.

The WiiM Vibelink Amp completes the welcome WiiM offering of an amplifier and control hub /preamplifier pair that WiiM initiated in 2024 with the introduction of the WiiM Ultra control hub/preamplifier. The usual WiiM Amp features and functions, with the exception of the RCA analog and the digital optical and coaxial inputs and the digital to analog converter (DAC), are absent from the WiiM Vibelink amp. The WiiM Ultra control hub/preamplifier supplies all of the usual inputs, outputs and other WiiM capabilities found in the other WiiM streaming amplifiers (WiiM Amp/WiiM Amp Pro) and more. The Vibelink Amp does not include a remote control or streaming functions as these are present in the WiiM Ultra. On the front of the Vibelink Amp is an analog volume control and a selector button that cycles through the RCA (analog) and Optical and Coaxial (digital) inputs. There is a standby/factory reset button on the rear of the Vibelink Amp. The Vibeamp Amp can be powered on via a 12V trigger from another component such as a WiiM Pro/Pro Plus music streamer or from the WiiM Ultra. A 12V trigger cable was not supplied with the first Vibelink Amp I purchased. However, I recently purchased a second WiiM Vibelink Amp and it came with a ~6ft long 12V trigger cable. (With the first Vibelink Amp I used the 3.5mm auxiliary connector cable that is included with the WiiM Mini (Mini sold separately) to supply the trigger signal and it worked to supply the 12V trigger signal from the Ultra to the Vibelink Amp). The WiiM Vibelink Amp can receive firmware updates over Bluetooth (BT) from your phone. You can also turn the Vibelink Amp on and enter standby mode using the WiiM Home app and your phone. The WiiM Vibelink Amp's additional power and dynamic headroom (Rated at: 100 Watts per channel at 8 ohms and 200 Watts per channel at 4 ohms) versus the 60 WPC @ 8 ohms/120WPC@ 4 ohms for the WiiM Amp and WiiM Amp Pro streaming amplifiers was welcome and very evident in use. Note that the WiiM Vibelink Amp Owner's Manual specifications page states that the rated 100 WPC @ 8 ohms / 200 WPC @ 4 ohms only applies when using the Optical or Coaxial digital inputs. When using the RCA analog inputs the rated output power of the WiiM Vibelink Amp is the same as for the WiiM Amp and WiiM Amp Pro (60WPC@8/120WPC@4.) You must use banana plugs to connect the speaker wires/cables to the WiiM Vibelink Amp. WiiM supplies (4) metal gold colored (plated?) banana plugs that accept bare wire with the Vibelink Amp. I chose instead to use the Sewell deadbolt gold plated banana plugs (available from Amazon.) I use the WiiM Ultra's USB output option to connect to the USB-C input of an SMSL PO100 PRO digital to digital converter (also sold on Amazon). The SMSL PO100 PRO automatically re-clocks the digital stream sent from the WiiM Ultra. In my listening, the re-clocked digital stream improves the sound of transients, instrument separation and placement. If you own a WiiM Ultra and use the Ultra's digital output to connect to another component (DAC or amplifier) you won't be disappointed by adding the SMSL PO100 PRO in the digital stream. (The improved audio is especially evident when listening with headphones.) The WiiM Vibelink Amp product description is spot on when stating the WiiM Vibelink Amp "delivers superior clarity, deep bass, and dynamic range for an immersive listening experience". I heard layered instruments and vocals where the WiiM Amp had none. In summary, the WiiM Vibelink Amp pairs perfectly with the WiiM Ultra. The WiiM Vibelink Amp sounds great and the added power and dynamic headroom really helps if you have a large room or lower than average efficiency speakers. Note that WiiM now includes a ~6 ft length 12V trigger cable with the WiiM Vibelink Amp. In my system the WiiM Vibelink Amp ran 88 - 94F. This is slightly warmer than the WiiM Ultra's 86-88F. Using the optical SPDIF connection, I compared the WiiM Vibelink Amp with the WiiM Amp and the WiiM Amp Pro. Via optical the sensitivity of the WiiM Vibelink Amp is higher by ~3dB. I did not test the RCA pure analog inputs. The additional power/headroom is very evident. Using the WiiM Vibelink Amp, WiiM Ultra and the optical connection I drove a pair of "ELAC 4" passive wired bookshelf speakers", (model BS41), available exclusively from Amazon), until I had to turn down the volume. I never got the WiiM Ultra's volume control above 60/100. Note that the ELAC BS41 is a 6 ohm speaker with lower than average efficiency (~82dB), rated for 40 Watts nominal / 80 Watts peak power. Unlike both the WiiM Amp and WiiM Amp Pro, the WiiM Vibelink Amp has no subwoofer output. The WiiM Ultra features a single RCA connector for subwoofer output with bass management.

Major output with no distortion, works seamlessly with the Wiim Ultra I use as my preamp and audio hub. Installed in minutes and a definite upgrade over my cheap entry level Sony amp.

Amazing sound from this Wiim Amp. I connected it to my Wiim Ultra and love the sound. Great clarity and dynamics!

I don't know. I was so looking forward to getting this amp. The write ups made it sound like it would be stunning. I was drawn to it because of its simplicity. I"m running an old school stereo set up. Turntable. Phono pre amp. Passive speakers. Amplifier. I am very much into listening and buying vinyl. I have been since the '60s. That being said, I have been really impressed with my current set up of Klipsch Reference R-50M speakers through an AIYIMA 19 PR0. I up graded the tubes to GE5654W and it sounds remarkable with the EQ set flat. It has a very deep and well structured sound stage. Actually pretty amazing for a price under $200 even with the tube upgrade. I am space limited, so when I saw WiiM was coming out with the Vibelink, audiophile quality, I thought that if my system sounds so good now, just think how much better it could even sound with the vibelink. Well, I guess the Vibelink does what it is supposed to do, but it doesn't sound very musical to me. There is good clarity and separation, but to me it sound flat and lifeless. It certainly doesn't have the depth and bring out the best of my speakers or records. To me it lacks musicality. But, maybe that is what it is designed for...very flat response. Anyway, I'm going to hang on to it, but I have re-hooked up my AIYIMA and am very happy with how it sounds with my turntable and speakers. And I have answered a question that was on my mind. The grass is not always greener on the other side. I want to add that probably my biggest disappointment with this amp is the lack of low end drive. It just really lacks any low end oomph and doesn't pack any punch. It sounds like it needs a bass EQ boost to me. ADDENDUM: I hooked the Vibelink up to my system again to give it another try for a day. Sorry to say it was still disappointing. The bass response is very anemic. I want to be sure to say that I don't think there is anything wrong with this amp, it just doesn't sound as good, to me, as my current set-up. I decided to return it.

Simple thing, but perfirms perfectly with my Wiim streamer. Set up was fairly straightforward and connecting my Project Turntable was simple. The sound from this Wiim set up is very impressive....reminds me a bitnof mybold Cyrus 1 amp (and not just because of the size ;-) foe the cost and ease if use, i dont think you can get a better power amp to work with the WiiM streamer. From a sound quality perspective (as a non audiophile) seems to me there is good detailing and a discernable soundstage ....performs well at lower volume too which is a bonus for me as wife and kids think my taste in music is rubbish (philistines) NB i spent a long time researching my long overdue return to proper sound via vinyl and am very satisfied with the product. Looks very nice too in annunderstated way

La puissance est bien là !!!!!! Complément indispensable au Wiim Ultra ( lecteur réseau) , Hi-Fi au top !!!!!

Genial usados con unos elac 2.0 ub52 de 3 vías. Los altavoces van de cine, los uso para ordenador, ver pelis y musica a través de una interfaz focusrite 2i2 4gen. Absolutamente nada de hiss. Los mejores altavoces que he tenido y el amplificador está a la altura, los mueve con soltura.

WiiM Vibelink Amp [versterker] is aangesloten op de WiiM Ultra [streamer], en klinkt zeer goed met de B&W DM603 S2 AE speakers.

At this price point this little amp delivers big. Great features, power, clarity and general performance.