Budget Friendly Streamers

The Home Media team are always here for you if you’re looking for the best recommendations for audio equipment that’s going to suit you and the audio experience you’re craving. While the best technology and brands can come with high end price tags, in our experience, it doesn’t always pay to spend more if you don’t actually need or want to – and with everyone ‘feeling the pinch’ at the moment, making sure the price is right for you, as well as the kit, is paramount.  

If you’re considering entering the world of music streaming and working with a limited budget, we have three offerings that will elevate your system hi-fi system to the 21st century, each one costing under £200. Prices below are correct at time of writing.

WiiM Mini

Aptly named, weighing in at just 40 grams and only 20mm wider than a Jammie Dodger biscuit, the WiiM Mini music streamer is without doubt an absolute bargain at just £89.00. Featuring analogue and digital output sockets, which is ample connectivity to get you up and running, as well as internet connectivity and a selection of music streaming services (subscription required).

Check out the WiiM Mini on our online shop.

WiiM Pro

The ‘bigger brother’ of the Mini, the WiiM Pro has a larger square chassis and attractive casework, with analogue and digital input/output sockets neatly presented on the rear panel, providing flexibility for connection to an assortment of audio products. The WiiM Pro provides access to the same music streaming services as the WiiM Mini, with the added benefit of integration with Google Home and an improved DAC. Price £149.00.

Check out the WiiM Pro on our online shop.

Escape M1 Air

The Escape M1 Air is our third sub-£200 streaming bargain. We have spent a few hours with the M1 Air playing music from Tidal and Qobuz streaming services and we found it very easy to use. Connected via the 3.5mm output socket using a 3.5mm optical minijack connection to a separate DAC, the lightweight and compact design make it easy to conceal.

Check out the Escape M1 Air on our online shop.

The above streamers will have wide appeal for people with the following products:

• Standalone radio from Roberts, Ruark or Tivoli Audio (plus many others) featuring a 3.5mm aux-in socket
• Mini system with auxiliary input RCA sockets
• Soundbar with optical input or aux-in socket
• Integrated amplifier with a spare RCA input or front mounted 3.5mm input

Additionally… if you own a Naim Audio product from the Uniti range that is around 10 years old and you’re experiencing problems with the front mounted LCD screen, repair may no longer be an option due to the lack of availability of parts. Providing the digital or analogue input sockets are enabled within the menu of your Naim Uniti system, either of our three chosen music streaming bargains would be a great option. There’s also the provision for Bluetooth connectivity too!

Music and all things audio really are our team’s passion here at Home Media, and we’re always delighted to share our experience with you, our customers, to match you with products that you (and your wallet) will love. Simply put, we’re here to help and we’d be delighted to! Pop in and see us at HQ in Maidstone soon or give us a ring on 01622 676703 to start the chat.