It was n’t enough for Newark , California - found electronics makers Wiim to give brands like Sonos and Bluesound a run for their money with some of the bestnetwork music streaming deviceson the market , it had to go and launch its first non - streaming amplifier . Available today in the U.S. , the 100 watt - per - channelWiim Vibelink Ampbrings big power to your digital and analog euphony sources for just $ 299 .

suit to be paired not only with Wiim products like theWiim Ultra , but other streaming devices and even analog componentslike lazy Susan , the Wiim Vibelink Amp could satisfy hi - fi enthusiasts increasingly looking for powerful , great sounding digital and analog compatible crosswalk devices that can be used with the wide reach of geological era - spanning geartrain they might have .

Its two - channel Class - 500 gain can have 100 James Watt - per - channel into a set of 8 - Georg Simon Ohm speaker unit or 200 watts - per - channel into 4 - ohm speakers , meaning that while it ’s not going to rock the ceiling off like other more traditionalstereo receivers desegregate amplifier , you ’ll have no problem filling minuscule - to - medium sized rooms with sound . Wiim aver that the Vibelink is one of the smallest 100 WPC power amplifier on the market .

All you ’ll need is a set ofpassive speakersto connect to , and it does n’t count if they ’re tower orbookshelf speakers , old or new — whatever fits your space and druthers — and the music source of your choice , be it analog or digital .

The Wiim Vibelink can connect to digital streaming devices like its own Wiim Ultra ( which it ’s stackable with ) , Mini , orProdevices , as well as other waft , through its optic and coaxal digital inputs . It ’s establish - in ESS ES9038Q2 M DAC can not only render high-pitched - closure audio at up to 24 - bit/192kHz , but it suffer variable sample distribution rates and morsel depths for heightened compatibility with your devices .

Just to be clear for the naive , though — the Vibelink has no medicine streaming capabilities of its own , it must be connected to a streaming music or analog source . It ’s also worth noting that Wiim has similar “ Amp ” products , the $ 379Wiim Amp Pro , which feature the same ES9038Q2 M DAC as the Vibelink , and the $ 299Wiim Amp . Both amps boast built - in streaming capabilities , HDMI , and Bluetooth connectivity , but they go down in comparability to the Vibelink ’s power at only 60 watts - per - channel ( into 8 ohms ) .

Speaking of analog source , the Vibelink has a undivided RCA line input that can be used for connecting turntables ( a phono preamp is required though),CD players , or other sources , making the gimmick an inexpensive solution for those building a arrangement from pelf and want to be capable to link digital and analogue sources .

Wiim says that the Vibelink is designed with “ bull hotness pipe , a large aluminum heatsink , and a heat - spread case to reduce hot stain and equally distribute heat energy , ” a insistency release articulate . Its 7.9 x 7.9 x 2.58 - column inch chassis makes it compact ( weight was not usable at press time ) , and the front face of the silken equipment features an remark select clitoris and good - sized loudness dial with minimum / maximal volume indication .

“ Many audio enthusiasts love the flexibility of streaming but do n’t always want or necessitate a relate amp , ” order Dr. Lifeng Zhao , chief executive officer of WiiM. “ For those using gadget like the WiiM Mini , Ultra , Pro , or other streaming solutions , we wanted to pop the question an A that delivers exceptional sound timbre and power without the need for Wi - Fi connectivity . This newfangled conception gives our customers more choice — allowing them to integrate the Vibelink Amp seamlessly into their setup and bask the full-bodied , staring audio experience we ’re roll in the hay for . ”

The Wiim Vibelink Amp isavailable now on Amazonand costs $ 299 MSRP .