(28-May-2015, 20:45)ErikM Wrote: I found the same thing when I demoed a W20. Tidal was nice and convenient but files played from the unit sounded much better. But honestly I wasn't surprised or bothered by it. I would have been surprised and worried if Tidal did sound as good..Aurender is going to a lot of trouble from a design and engineering stand point to make the files played back sound amazing. How is a stream going to compete.. It really can't. And that's why I really hope Aurender adds more music services.. internet radio, Pandora, Spotify, etc.. I look at all of these music services as non critical listening sources..What I want them for is Content!
So what did you think of the sound of the W20, playing local files? Now I'm sure it was good, but did you think good enough to justify the fairly premium price?