New speakers & streaming amp

dmigsy

Looking at a new setup from scratch:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Walnut (6YR)

WiiM Streaming Amp Space Grey

Chord Company C-SCREEN / Metre (2x3m)

Chord Company Standard Banana Plugs (Pair) x 4

It'll be used for music - not TV. I might want to add a turntable at a later date. I am happy enough to get one with a phono stage as I know the Wiim amp doesn't have one.

A couple of questions:

1. Does this look like a decent combo? The only minor concern is whether the Wiim has enough power to run the speakers or if a different amp would be better. Have you tried this combo?
2. I'd want the speaker cables to be 2 x 3 metre cables. Do you guys do the cabling - ie cutting to length and adding the banana plugs? No major hassle if not.
3. What's your best € price on this lot?

Cheers!

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058393613/new-speakers-streaming-amp

Hey Dmigsy.

Thanks for the post.

That would make a great system and the Wiim Amps are excellent. Pairing the streaming amp with the 12.3 will give a great sound. The system will also be complimented with the speaker cable choice as the Chord cable is very good.
There is no issue in us cutting the cable to length and fitting the banana plugs for you.

The Chord C-Screen is priced at €12.99 Per meter. x6 = €77.94.
The Chord Plugs are priced at €14.99 per pair. You would need 4 pairs = €59.96
Total for the cable and plugs would be €137.94

You should also check out the QED XT40i. This come in a 3 meter pre terminated pair and has the banana plugs already terminated by the manufacturer.
It retails at €159 but I can offer it at the same price as the Chord bits at €137.94

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-206023-qed-xt40i-3m-terminated-pair-terminated-3m-pair-of-speaker-cables.aspx

The Wiim Streaming amp is priced at €399. Not a lot of movement on this but can squeeze it down to €389

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-208411-wiim-ultra-music-streamer-space-grey-network-music-player-streamer.aspx

The Wharfedale 12.3 retail at €549. Again not a lot of movement on these but I can offer them at €535

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205293-wharfedale-diamond-12-3-black-oak-6yr-speakers-per-pair-includes-6-year-guarantee.aspx

Total all in would be €1061.94. Lets go €1060 delivered.

dmigsy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123134054#Comment_123134054

Hi Kenny, thanks for that. Looks like you've linked the Wiim Ultra, rather than the Wiim Amp? I think the Ultra is only a streamer that needs a separate amp?

The QED XT40i cables look like a good shout. Also, do you have the 12.3 in Walnut in stock?

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

Hey Dmigsy.

Ah.. I linked the wrong item. The Ultra does need a separate amp to connect to.

The Wiim Amp is priced at €349, I can offer it at €339

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-15225-wiim-streaming-amp-space-grey-network-stereo-amplifier.aspx?swapstore=1

The 12.3 in Walnut are in stock in our main warehouse and it would be the same price as quoted above.

dmigsy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123134214#Comment_123134214

Perfect - what's the best way to order for delivery?

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

Hey Dmigsy.

If you drop me over your full address and a contact number I can get the order up on our system and then drop you a call for payment.