Reasonably-Priced Linear Power Supply for WIMM Pro Plus Streamer


I just received my WIIM Pro Plus streamer for my second system, which is most often played at a low or moderate volume level..  Set up was prompt and simple, using my iPad zero for set-up and operation.  It feeds music to my Rega Brio integrated amplifier and Paradigm Premiere 200b bookshelf speakers.  The sound is excellent,  it I wonder if going from ehat appears to be a phone charger wall wart (USB-C) to a linear power supply would make an improvement in the sound quality and what options there might be, not to exceed the roughly $200 price of the Pro Plus.  BTW, although both the Pro Plus and  the Brio have internal DACs, I am using a Schiit Modi 3+ DAC in the system.  I will do a comparison of the three DACs to see if there is a significant difference in sound quality.  If not, I can simplify things by using one of the internal DACs.  

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WIIM Pro Plus streamer looks to use USB-C power.  Finding an upgraded liner power supply for that will be difficult if at all possible. 

Look at Topping LPS.  I have a couple WiiM + Topping DAC’s with Topping LPS.  Works great, sounds good.  My ref set up higher end streamer, DAC, LPS but more resolving amps and speakers.  

The issue with the Topping LPS is twofold (no offense intended). First, it generates a lot of heat. Second, its maximum output is limited to 1A—seemingly enough for a WiiM or most DACs, but lacking the headroom to handle dynamic peaks. I tried it and returned it. Ideally, one should look for an LPS rated at least 2A.

 

I would get the Teddy Pardo and don’t look back. I use one with my Bluesound Node X and it’s exceptional.