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New Sony Firmware For HAPZ1ES Player
As far as I know, no it can't download Hi-Rez files off the net.  You must download to main computer and then transfer to the Sony via the wired or wireless Ethernet. 
Need to lay a portion of my high-end speakers cable under the floor ...
My  22 foot long speaker cables are under the floor and my system sounds just wonderful.  I have never had issues with any kind of noise.  Why go through the trouble of running a conduit?  Just lay em between the rafters and be done with it..  Jus... 
Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd
ZU is sold factory direct.  Give them a call, I am sure they can get a pair to you. 
Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first?
Stuartk:  I have a Parasound Halo Integrated in my secondary system with Audio Art SC-5 speaker cables.  They are connected to Golden Ear Triton 2 speakers.  I listen to this system 90% of the time because it is in my home office.  It's a great ma... 
Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd
Add a pair of Golden Ear Tritons to your mix.  They work well with everything and the powered woofers are great for rock.  I have a pair of Triton 1 in my main system and Triton 2 in my secondary system.  I listen to 96% rock and they are excellen... 
Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first?
I have 22 foot runs of Groneberg Quattro Reference speaker cables that go under the floor in my main rig.  I have never experienced any problems with the sound in the 10 years they have been in the system.  I spoke to the cable manufacturer and wa... 
System Enhancement CD
I use the Esoteric system enhancer cd.  Cost was around 40.00 when I bought it. 
Opinons Classe CAP 150 integrated amp
I had one and it had multiple problems of cold solder connections.  Twice it went back to Classe to be repaired.  I sold it after the last repair. 
Tekton Pendragons
I bought a pair of Pendragons in October, 2015. I had them for a week and did not like them one bit. I really tried to like them but in my room, the bass was horrible. I schlepped those monsters all over my listening room and could not get a satis... 
Sony HAP-Z1ES: fresh firmware update today
I just installed the new firmware, thanks for the tip!  I hope the remote app on my iPad still works properly.  The last time I did a firmware upgrade, there was an update to the remote app from Apple. 
Best sounding universal player (CD, DVD-A, SACD)
The Esoteric UX-1 uses the Burr Brown Pcm1704 R to R Ladder Dac which IMHO is one of the best sounding dac chips out there. I personally have an Esoteric UX-3 with the same dac and it is definitely a keeper. 
Baetis Audio Is it the real deal?
I also have the Sony HAPZ1ES server/player and I am extremely satisfied with it. For the coin, I have not heard better. It’s very easy to use and comes with a great iPad remote app. The only drawback is you have to transfer the files via the ether... 
Is Joshua still at TMR...? Does anyone know?
TMR=The Music Room in Colorado. 
Best DAC for CD redbook playback from a PS Audio Perfectwave transport
You will get your best sound with any format using the IeS bus.    
Upgrade path
I wonder how a Sanders Magtech amp would sound with the Dunlavys?