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Which amp for Marantz Av7005/ B&W 680 speakers
I am using a SunFire 5 channel power amp with AV7005.  Driving energy 2.2i front energy center and rears.  I am having issues getting adussy to work my Sunfire subs to my satisfaction.  I like the DAC in the AV7005 or I might go back to my Sunfire... 
Tidal vs. Spotify
Do you have to use a browser ?If you have windows they have a downloadable app that can be set to the CD quality.I run this app from Win 7 computer USB to DAC to processor or headphone amp, very satisfied, especially for the $20 fee. 
SONOS CONNECT
High resolution audio for SONOSI do not have SONOS and I know little about Deezer Elite.I use Tidal, computer USB to DAC, RCA to Processor orComputer USB to DAC to good headphonesThis is simply a passed on FYI I sent to a friend with a new SONOS s... 
Tidal vs. Spotify
I also search on Spotify then build titles on Tidal from my Spotify search. The best way I have found is to have both open on a desktop at the same time while doing the personal programming. 
The end of pono?
CLARIFICATION TO PREVIOUS POST AND RESPONSE TO COMMENTSI did not state it well if the implication was that Young invented hi res portable players. However his name recognition has put a spotlight on the subject and is now being propagated into the... 
The end of pono?
Neil Young and Pono will have their place in Audio history as Pioneers of High Res Lossless music players.This is the crawling phase of High Res music players and acceptance.It’s all about the continuation of creating a better more convenient sour... 
Tidal vs. Spotify
For sound quality it’s Tidal. The difference quickly becomes apparent when using computer USB to DAC to headphones.For interface it’s Spotify regardless of platform. Best Platform for both in my experience is Desktop using keyboard and mouse which... 
Digital quandary advice needed
UpdateQ3 AV7005 vs Sunfire ?I have gone ahead and ordered the OPPO 105D after talking to tech support at OPPOIt cannot be stated enough what great tech support OPPO offers.My biggest question now is regarding the AV7005 vs the Sunfire Theater Gran...