WiiMVibelink 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

I’m using the WiiM Vibelink Amp with the WiiM Ultra (connected via optical), so I’m bypassing the Ultra’s DAC and taking advantage of the newer DAC chip in the Vibelink. The setup works beautifully, with clear, dynamic sound and zero noise.It powers my JBL 4425s with ease—plenty of headroom and clean output across the spectrum. The amp looks sleek, feels solid, and integrates well with the rest of my setup.If you’re pairing it with a WiiM Ultra and want to lean on the amp’s DAC, optical is the way to go. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a simple, high-quality streaming and amp combo.

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. However no 12V trigger cable is supplied with these components. (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.WiiM should include a 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.

This is a no brainer to buy and use. Right out of the box, it sounded terrific and only got a little better after a week of use. Unbelievable quality and sound at this price. Matched up perfectly with my WiiM Ultra Streamer. Amazing sound for such a low cost ! Highly Recommended !

Wow! Just unwrapped this and played with it for an hour plus. This amp has more beans than a pair of the Fosi V3 monoblocks it will be replacing. This really makes my Klipsch towers come alive with the Wiim Ultra feeding it. Perfect visual matching BTW. Great clarity at low volumes. Plenty of REAL power at loud volumes. Never got hot, just comfortably warm, as expected. It sounds great! Well balanced and able to be very dynamic. Surprisingly heavy (plenty of heatsinks inside). Oozes quality from the packaging to the plug connections. I’ll update this later with comments about the internal DAC (same as the Wiim Ultra IIRC). So good, I’m buying another for my other Wiim Ultra. Just wish they had made an option for silver too.

I am low budget hifi enthusiast. I bought this to replace the Fosi Audio BT20 that was the amplifier in my humble setup, and to pair it with the Wiim Ultra that I use as digital receiver.The pairing is perfect, you don't need to worry at all, and the fit of one above the other is perfect and filled my design needs.The sound is not that amazing. Even though I am comparing it to one of the cheapest amplifiers in the market, I cannot say that there is huge upside. On the contrary, it sounds flat! almost no bass! This is not I was expecting at all.Anyway, I will keep it. maybe the future Wiim actualizations will make it sound better.