Sony . . .
I have had a HAP Z1ES since 2015 - I love it except for one thing - I cannot use the streaming capability to stream hi-res. I have hung on the vain hope that Spotify would provide a hi-res option but to no avail.
I have over 1000 albums loaded. I use an external DAC and hard drive and I can do this because you upgraded the firmware to enable it.
But the one thing that means the HAP Z1 ES remains a source of frustration is that it does not integrate a hi-res music streaming service. I use Qobuz which has now launched in the US which must introduce a whole new market for Qobuz integration (I am in the UK) . Qobuz tell me I have to approach Sony . . . . .
Please, please, please either implement a firmware upgrade to include Qobuz at the highest streaming rate possible. . . . and even better then give Qobuz full access to your extensive music catalogue so you can earn some royalties from the move too . . . . I assume that soon Sony will stop releasing firmware updates for the HAP Z1 ES . . . . so please offer the updated before you do.
Anyone who reads this and supports the move please show your support too!!
