Motherboard (WS158AMP V3.6)

The ultimate heart for your custom audio builds. Pre-integrated Wi-Fi streaming core, heavy-duty stereo amplifier, digital DAC, and brilliant color LCD menu system. Built by makers, for makers.

Core Features at a Glance

• 🛠️ No Coding, No Solder Mess – Fully integrated hardware ecosystem skips complex Raspberry Pi setups or driver troubleshooting.
• 🌍 32,000+ Standalone Stations – Native cloud integration streams global high-definition digital radio straight over Wi-Fi without phone dependence.
• 🔊 Onboard WS158AMP V3.6 Amplifier – High-efficiency power delivery engineered to drive passive speakers cleanly with deep, warm acoustic dynamics.
• 🎨 Vivid Color LCD Screen – Dedicated, high-contrast digital display module shows live station icons, signal metrics, and a fluid layout menu.
• 📡 Dual-Mode Wireless Core – Rock-solid 2.4GHz Wi-Fi receiver paired with an instant-pairing Bluetooth streaming engine.
• 🔌 Flexible Output Routing – Populated with high-grade onboard speaker terminals plus a dedicated 3.5mm stereo Line Output to feed legacy external Hi-Fi stacks.

What is the WS158 DIY KIT Board?

The TUNERSYS WS158 DIY KIT is a commercial-grade, multi-layer PCBA modular kit designed for audiophiles, woodworkers, and hardware modders. If you are building a custom Mid-Century Modern audio console, restoration cabinet, or custom acoustic enclosure, this kit provides a plug-and-play streaming architecture. It condenses an internet radio computer, premium DAC, operational interface, wireless modules, and a dedicated stereo power amplifier down to clean, compact boards.

Perfect For

• 🪓 Custom Woodworking Projects – Build high-end walnut, maple, or custom leather-wrapped console enclosures without engineering headaches.
• 📻 Vintage Radio Restorations – Retrofit dead classic radio chassis from the 40s, 50s, or 60s into standalone modern streaming giants.
• 💻 Desktop Hi-Fi Modernization – Design personalized compact minimalist tabletop systems or custom hidden acoustic setups.
• 🎁 Makers & Engineering Gifts – The perfect weekend hardware project for electronics hobbyists who appreciate clean board traces and true analog-digital integration.

Key Hardware Modules

Integrated WS158AMP V3.6 Power Board

Engineered for sustained thermal performance and clean acoustic presentation. Populated with premium surface-mount capacitors, low-noise inductors, a robust structural aluminum heatsink, and modular quick-connect wiring harnesses.

Pre-Assembled Color LCD & Control Array

The front-end user interface features a high-density, back-lit color LCD screen pre-wired to the navigation controls and master volume encoder. Displays fluid menu animations, full station text metadata, and system status indicators out of the box.

32,000+ Native Wi-Fi Cloud Radio Core

Connects directly to local network pathways. Decodes high-bitrate global digital audio independent of smartphones, app interruptions, or subscription models. Retains network configuration and user presets automatically upon power cycling.

High-Fidelity Bluetooth & Analog Line Out

Features seamless Bluetooth pairing for secondary smartphone applications (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal). The line output enables the board to function as a pure modern network audio source for high-end vintage analog multi-component sound systems.

Technical Specifications

How to Deploy the WS158 DIY KIT

Standalone Integration (Acoustic Speaker Cabinet Build)

1. Mount the pre-assembled LCD screen array and control plate flush into your custom cabinet opening or faceplate layout.
2. Secure the main processing core and the WS158AMP V3.6 amplifier module inside your structural chassis layout using standard standoffs.
3. Connect your internal passive speakers directly into the Left/Right quick-connect wiring terminals populated on the amp board.
4. Apply power via the DC rails, complete the one-time on-screen Wi-Fi credential authorization, and immediately enjoy local or international high-fidelity sound.

Integration as a Network Source (Feeding Vintage Audio Stacks)

1. Integrate the kit hardware components into your custom component housing design.
2. Run a shielded analog cable patch from the onboard 3.5mm Stereo Line Output directly into the rear Auxiliary or Tape-In RCA connectors of your vintage amplifier system.
3. Utilize the included IR remote control package to select presets, browse music by genre, and handle global input modes from across the room.

Comparison: Finished WS158 Unit vs WS158 DIY KIT Board

What's in the Box (DIY KIT Package Content)

• 1x TUNERSYS Main Processing Core Board (With integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth)
• 1x TUNERSYS WS158AMP V3.6 Dedicated Stereo Amplifier Board Module
• 1x Pre-assembled High-Contrast Color LCD Display Board Panel
• 1x Complete ribbon cables and quick-disconnect plug harness package
• 1x Full-Function IR Remote Control Transmitter
• 1x External High-Gain Wireless Reception Antenna Patch Cable

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