I know that the Z1 is a wonderful device "as it is" but... I will not buy this until they offer a version with Qoubuz or Tidal Streaming, and if possible also an iPad playback app + a real fixed line out. ( Having to use a connected phone/DAP to stream is ridicolous... ) And if SONY really...

I have the Bernstein version and I can recommend it. Very good interpretation, and... a quiet recording.

I once listened to their 1543 DAC, and it was very impressive. So... if their Mk2 CAT Server is at the level of their DAC, then it is worth considering as a TOL alternative.

Even better: An Ethernet input added to their TOL DAC to convert the Tube DAC & HD X DAC into "streaming DACs" . But here... I am just dreaming :rolling_eyes:

Jealous... :xf_cool:

At least now we know the exact size of the 220Max: 145 x 86 x 27mm So, it is not so huge: It's not bigger than a Kann Cube ( 140 x 88 x 31,5 mm ) and it's 20% slimmer :-)

Yes, me too, a Z1 with High-res WiFi Streaming, a big 8" screen and 1 Tb onboard .... :L3000: . this will be great move ...

I never enjoyed Chord's sound. No fun for my taste.

interested also to know how big it is....

agree. better to have several choices than no choices. Your wallet can then decide...

Very very nice external Amp. A very serious competitor to the Mass Kombo 404 for Balanced amp king... I wonder which is best ?

I tried surface pro and, with 1 Tb storage, it is a very very good option as ROON Server, with USB out to HUGO or other portable DAC/Amp... I just wish it had 2 USB port to be able to add an external SSD.

A&K T5p

I hoped also...but it did not happened :-(

I briefly heard it with the SHURE KSE1500 with GREAT success ! UBER precise without loosing musicality !