I also found Qobuz too slow to have a good user experience. I also liked the sound, though it was very slow just moving around and loading track lists and I had some issues with getting a loud hiss instead of music on occasion when changing tracks. Unless someone has had better luck with Quboz...

You're just saying that so I get hooked on MSEB and wont ask again about MQA (I believe it does not work with MQA files). :grinning: For my older ears, in most cases, I am probably much better off with CD quality + MSEB than a fully unfolded MQA anyway.

I did not see it in the firmware notes or posted here, though it looks like the latest firmware also allows Amazon Music HD to play at the full bitrate (as it does on the R5). It always shows as 192, though I believe that is expected behavior. This just leaves the issue with the hardware...

The buttons work okay for me with Tidal, Qobuz and the HiByMusic. I am having no luck with Amazon Music. It just seems to ignore them. If anyone has this working (or any thoughts on fixing it) let me know. I have not tested with any other apps.

I just joined the MingDa MC84-C07 club (I think it is a pretty small club). I received my amp earlier this week from Pacific Valve. It took just under 4 weeks to my door, though it seemed like forever. I was a little surprised to see that the previously gold knobs and tube trim are a "gun...