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Yes. Multiple users and sources such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and AirPlay can stream to the same WiiM device on your home network. This makes it ideal for households or shared spaces.
WiiM supports a wide range of services, including AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music HD/UHD, Apple Music, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and SiriusXM. You can also stream from local media servers via DLNA.
The 12 V trigger enables seamless integration with other hi-fi or home audio equipment. It can power external amps or active speakers on and off in sync with your WiiM device, making system control simple and efficient.
Van den Hul sets itself apart with innovative conductor materials like Linear Structured Carbon and proprietary ‘3T’ technology. These deliver low resistance, high signal integrity, and a natural, detailed sound signature that has earned global recognition among audiophiles.
Van den Hul often labels some of its cables with the term “HYBRID,” which refers to their multi-material construction, typically combining different conductor types (e.g., LSC and metal layers) to enhance signal transmission and control electrical properties.
Van den Hul recommends gently rotating the RCA plug when inserting it. Their connectors have multiple cuts in both the center pin and outer shell which act like tiny combs that clean the contact surfaces as you insert, helping maintain optimal signal integrity.
Not at all. Van den Hul’s carbon conductors are purpose-driven: by aligning carbon fibers and applying energy during manufacturing (rather than bulk copper), they achieve smoother, more detailed sound, especially resolving low-level signals without the typical “crossover” distortion that metal conductors can introduce.
In 1990, they made a bold, costly switch from PVC to halogen-free insulation to avoid harmful emissions like hydrochloric acid and dioxins during disposal, actively making products that are safer for both home use and the planet.
Yes. Van den Hul cables are designed to improve sound quality across all setups, from stereo Hi-Fi systems to multi-channel home cinema. Their advanced shielding and conductor designs deliver better dynamics, lower noise, and more immersive sound, regardless of the application.
Synergistic Research combines advanced materials, quantum technologies, and rigorous testing to deliver an audio experience that feels closer to live music. Their innovations in fuses, cables, and acoustic treatments set them apart from traditional hi-fi brands and are trusted by audiophiles worldwide.
The Master Fuse is Synergistic Research’s most advanced design, engineered for maximum resolution, dynamics, and soundstage depth. The Purple Fuse, while more affordable, offers excellent performance and long-lasting reliability. Both elevate your system, but the Master Fuse sets the highest benchmark in the range.
HFTs (High-Frequency Transducers) fine-tune a room’s acoustics at the micro level. When placed strategically around your system, they reduce harshness, improve imaging, and create a more natural, live-like soundstage.
Yes. Synergistic Research fuses (including the Master, Purple, Pink, Orange, and Blue) are directional. For best results, install them so electricity flows left to right when viewing the fuse label. Many listeners report subtle sonic differences when reversed, especially after the fuse has been broken in.
Yes. For example, Synergistic Research Black fuses typically require around 200 hours of break-in, with about 90% of tonal change settling after 100 hours. Patience is rewarded, as long-term listening reveals deeper improvements in tonal balance, staging, and overall clarity.
Vogel’s combines Dutch design with advanced engineering, ensuring mounts that are stylish, safe, and flexible. Their products are TÜV certified and tested beyond industry standards, giving you peace of mind and long-lasting reliability.
Yes. Vogel’s brackets are designed to work with all major TV brands that follow VESA mounting standards. Simply match your TV’s VESA size and weight rating to the correct Vogel’s mount.
Yes. Vogel’s offers mounts designed for everything from compact TVs to extra-large 77"+ screens. Each bracket lists a maximum weight capacity and many models are tested to support up to three times their stated load.
Absolutely. Vogel’s products include clear instructions, mounting templates, and in many cases the unique Vogel’s DrillRight™ AR app to help you mark the first drill hole precisely. This makes installation simple and stress-free.
Yes. Many Vogel’s mounts feature tilt, swivel, and full-motion adjustments, so you can fine-tune your viewing angle even after the bracket is securely fitted.
Yes. The range also includes brackets and stands for soundbars, speakers, projectors, and tablets, allowing you to create a complete, integrated AV setup.