LINDEMANN WOODNOTE COMBO
L2 · Documentation-based Decision ProfileCompact streaming integrated amplifier with TV eARC, digital inputs, headphone and variable line outputs; USB is a storage/CD-drive host, not a computer audio input.
- Source checked
- 2026-11-07
- Independent test scope
- No SPL hardware test
Where it fits
A compact one-box option for passive speakers when network streaming, TV eARC and a headphone output are required. Check speaker-load and listening-level needs against the stated power; SPL has not measured usable headroom.
Keep the conditions visible
Input directions and Wi-Fi format limits must fit the chain; independent speaker/headphone headroom and system interoperability remain unverified.
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Full specifications, test scope, existing assessments & owner feedback
Documentation review · checked 7 November 2026. Manufacturer specifications and operating guidance are separate from independent tests.
Current verdict
A compact one-box option for passive speakers when network streaming, TV eARC and a headphone output are required. Check speaker-load and listening-level needs against the stated power; SPL has not measured usable headroom.
Why this judgment
It combines streaming, conversion and speaker amplification, with digital and variable analogue outputs. That consolidation is useful only when the documented input directions fit the existing system; it does not establish an audible upgrade.
What does it replace?
A network player, DAC and speaker amplifier in a compatible passive-speaker system. A separate source, television, loudspeakers and any required service subscriptions remain external.
What does it not replace?
A phono stage, an analogue-input preamplifier or a computer USB-audio DAC. The USB port is a host for storage and CD drives; the RCA input is digital coaxial, distinct from the variable analogue RCA output.
What SoundPath Lab tested
Exact-model official product page and complete English user-manual operating section reviewed. No SPL installation, listening, power, noise, latency, reliability or repair test is claimed.
What remains untested
Actual speaker-load headroom, headphone noise and power, TV interoperability, USB-drive compatibility, network reliability and long-term support remain untested. Regional stock, local service eligibility and the installed firmware build are not independently verified.
Compatibility and operating conditions
The manual documents LAN or dual-band Wi-Fi, phone/tablet control through the LINDEMANN App, Bluetooth A2DP reception, coaxial/optical digital inputs and TV eARC. USB storage/CD drives have a 1 A host limit and FAT32/NTFS/ext3/ext4 support. Wi-Fi is limited to PCM 192 kHz and DSD128, below the general PCM 384 kHz/24-bit and DSD256 ceilings. The manufacturer Roon Ready notice requires current app-delivered firmware; the precise build and installation outcome remain unknown. Service accounts, regional availability and a Roon server/subscription are separate requirements.
Alternatives
Consider WOODNOTE SOLO when an existing power amplifier or active speakers should be retained. Compare WiiM Amp when its documented analogue input and subwoofer controls better fit the required chain. These are role comparisons, not sound-quality or measured-headroom rankings.
Advice for existing owners
Keep a working streamer and amplifier unless a missing documented connection or control function justifies consolidation. Rated watts, converter topology and resampling claims alone do not establish an audible improvement.
When to reassess
Recheck when exact-model documentation, firmware, service availability or independent evidence changes. Preserve the conditions of any future speaker, headphone, TV and network tests.
Documented specifications
| Item | Manufacturer documentation and limits |
|---|---|
| Role | Network integrated amplifier / DAC / headphone unit; distinct from MUSICBOOK COMBO, SOLO and BRIDGE. |
| Amplifier rating | Manufacturer states 2 × 50 W at 4 ohms or 2 × 30 W at 8 ohms; THD/duty conditions and measured output are unverified. |
| Outputs | 4 mm banana speaker outputs, variable RCA line output and 6.35 mm headphone output; coaxial / optical digital output. |
| Inputs and formats | HDMI eARC, coaxial and optical inputs; PCM 384 kHz / 24 bit, DSD256 and USB host storage / CD drive. |
| Roon condition | Latest app-delivered firmware is required by the official Roon Ready notice; exact build unknown. |
| Wi-Fi format limits | Manufacturer manual, page 30: PCM up to 192 kHz and DSD up to DSD128 over Wi-Fi; general ceilings are PCM 384 kHz/24 bit and DSD256. No SPL compatibility test is claimed. |
| USB host | Storage or external CD-ROM drive; maximum 1 A; FAT32, NTFS, ext3 and ext4 are documented. Not a computer USB-audio input. |
| Headphone conditions | 6.35 mm output; manufacturer recommends 30–200 ohms and sensitivity above 100 dB/mW. This is a recommendation, not SPL load/noise testing. |
| Dimensions and mass | Manufacturer: 207 × 250 × 62 mm (width × depth × height), 1.7 kg. Allow cable and ventilation space separately. |
| Network | 100 Mbit/s Ethernet or dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP reception with SBC/AAC; no Bluetooth-transmit capability is established. |
| Power supply | Manufacturer: 90–240 V, 50–60 Hz; 0.5 W standby, 12 W operation, 140 W maximum. These are stated consumption figures, not SPL measurements. |
Unresolved source difference
Current product page states dynamic range >120 dB; the English manual states >130 dB and other language sections differ. Do not choose a measured value or infer performance.
Before connecting the system
Identify input and output directions before wiring, start with a low volume and follow the exact-model safety and ventilation instructions. Passive speakers use the speaker terminals; the RCA line output feeds a separately amplified system. A phono source needs an external phono stage and a suitable analogue-to-digital path; this unit does not document an analogue input. Do not treat the USB host connector as a computer-audio socket.
For network setup, the manual recommends temporary Ethernet access for Wi-Fi configuration through the LINDEMANN App. Roon requires a server and the applicable subscription as well as the model firmware stated by the manufacturer. TV eARC operation depends on the complete television/CEC configuration; SPL has not verified a television model matrix.
Related product records
These links compare documented roles; neither a measured advantage nor an editorial listening comparison is claimed.
Primary sources
- Exact-model official product page
- WOODNOTE COMBO owner manual — English printed pages 18–31
- Manufacturer Roon Ready notice, September 2026
Support duration, future firmware delivery and local warranty/service eligibility remain unknown. A documentation review does not establish a repair outcome, listening result, score or automatic product recommendation.
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