anyone using the new X models with Tidal?
 

...impressions and what which home streaming program works best (or is it even needed) like amarra, sonos, etc?

Hi nycjazz! I'm using it and it sounds great! I'm trying it with the amarra SQ.

Cue the crickets. :D

http://boardgamegeek.com/camo/26c576...3937372e6a7067

I use Sonos and Deezer with a non-X Esoteric K-01, if that is helpful.

It is. I am surprised how good it sounds; must be the async USB connection...

I listen to Tidal via Aurender app to my esoteric k01x .... I agree with you. Sounds very good. Goodbye to all those Amazon cd purchases.

Sonos (seperate psu) to remedy reclocker to K01x with nice cable. Very good, dont miss cd's.

Note: sonos (tidal, spotify, deezer) - cd streaming resolution only.

Does Spotify do higher than 320 kbps?

Nope

I neglected to mention that mine goes from Sonos/Deezer to W4S Remedy to Esoteric K-01. I have run it without the Remedy, but prefer it with the Remedy. It is at least as good as the BAT CD player alone was. I have not A/B'd against the K-01's tray. The Silenzio through the K-01 is better than Sonos/Deezer/Remedy, but for one on a budget, the Sonos/Deezer/Remedy gets you pretty close for a lot less money.