Tidal Connect?

[mdconnelly]

Which will cause Astra to not to sell at all They won't do it anymore... I always had that hope and I was ready to pay for it but seeing the path they took I think they are not even capable to produce a product at level of Expert as they trimmed down it to create the Astra

Given that the Astra is mostly a rework of the Expert/Pro line, my guess is the technical prowess that went into the Experts & Pros is long gone.   Sad, since the concept, design and engineering behind the Expert line and Phantom speakers was truly ingenious.   Not sure anyone will view the Astra in those terms and I doubt such expertise still resides at Devialet.   Or perhaps Devialet is just being driven by the hope for a viable bottom line.