07-Sep-2016, 22:51
Please let us know your thoughts about the sound after a few weeks.
On the Sonos question, I have and use a Sonos Connect. Not for the stunning sound quality, but because I need to run a separate power amp, in parallel with my Devialet, for wall-mounted speakers in the kitchen. The Connect allows me to link seamlessly to a Sonos Amp to run the kitchen speakers.
The other advantage is that the Sonos gives access to many streaming services. We use about five sources, but Deezer Elite mostly, which is as good as, or almost indistinguishable, from Tidal. (The Sonos may be the weak link here again). But even if Tidal is better, their music selection is too limited for me.
My Connect goes into my D120 via optical, and there is no lag between the signal going into the Dev and the signal going into the Sonos Amp. The sound in the living room and the kitchen are perfectly in sync. That may be similar to your question about potential lag. But again, I don't have a Phantom or a Dialog, so I'm giving an opinion that may or may not be helpful.
I don't know the Denon product, but it is worth looking into.
On the Sonos question, I have and use a Sonos Connect. Not for the stunning sound quality, but because I need to run a separate power amp, in parallel with my Devialet, for wall-mounted speakers in the kitchen. The Connect allows me to link seamlessly to a Sonos Amp to run the kitchen speakers.
The other advantage is that the Sonos gives access to many streaming services. We use about five sources, but Deezer Elite mostly, which is as good as, or almost indistinguishable, from Tidal. (The Sonos may be the weak link here again). But even if Tidal is better, their music selection is too limited for me.
My Connect goes into my D120 via optical, and there is no lag between the signal going into the Dev and the signal going into the Sonos Amp. The sound in the living room and the kitchen are perfectly in sync. That may be similar to your question about potential lag. But again, I don't have a Phantom or a Dialog, so I'm giving an opinion that may or may not be helpful.
I don't know the Denon product, but it is worth looking into.
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
