I own a Marantz ND8006 and am using the HEOS app on my Apple iPad to stream Tidal as a paying Tidal subscriber. The music is streamed in FLAC at 44.1KHz/16 bits. The streaming is very stable and the UI is satisfactory. I can also use the mConnect HD app on my Apple iPad to stream Tidal AND to stream Qobuz. The music is streamed in FLAC at 44.1KHz/16 bits in HiRez and up to 24/192 in HighestRez as the Marantz ND8006 is a UPnP player. The streaming is not always stable in mConnect and the UI is only adequate. You can also use the Roon app on the Apple iPad to stream Tidal and Qobuz as a paying subscriber. The stream is passed to the Marantz via AirPlay and the FLAC file is converted to an ALAC file before it is played. All in bit perfect 44.1/16. The Roon app is exceptional. I choose to play files from the Roon app, on my iPad, over AirPlay and the ND8006 delivers the music phenomenally. My speakers just disappear.
Anyone Streaming Tidal or Amazon Music HD on Marantz ND8006?
Does anyone have experience streaming Tidal or Amazon Music HD on a Marantz ND8006? Is it a stable experience? Is it clunky to use, or fairly easy? Appreciate your thoughts.
I am considering purchasing this, or a Bluesound Node 2i. The Marantz ND8006 could also replace my Schiit Modi 3 as a DAC, and also my Marantz CD6006. It appears viable to get 3 core uses from one piece of gear, but I don't want to do that if it works poorly as a streamer.
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I am considering purchasing this, or a Bluesound Node 2i. The Marantz ND8006 could also replace my Schiit Modi 3 as a DAC, and also my Marantz CD6006. It appears viable to get 3 core uses from one piece of gear, but I don't want to do that if it works poorly as a streamer.
Thanks