First impressions

[trashken]

I can't integrate easily a 5.1 setup in my new appartement. So it will be a 2.0 setup.
And the cost of 5 phantoms is beyond what my wallet allow me to spend for this new setup.

I will listen them in Paris, if I can (I live in Lyon).
Or I will push my luck and order them...
We'll see.

But I'm a bit worried of the software part. It seems very poor for now and that concerns me for the future!

And my current installation is based on an AV Receiver and multiples sources (HTPC, Internet Box for TV, Playstation, Bluray, etc.)
So I have to keep my AV Receiver (with an unique optical output). I don't know if it will work well with the phantoms...

I've got rid of my 5.1 KEF many years ago and went for better quality stereo. Never missed the surround. I'm convinced a good quality stereo is all one needs. 

I currently have my Oppo 105D running into the optical in and it is fantastic for movies. Mind you it doesn't work for SACD if you want DSD. Only works at PCM 192. 

I find that the Spark software is more stable on iOS and Windows. The Android version is hopeless.