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Thank you for your perserverance. I have had that same old PC repaired it is now working. Old PC to Marantz via HDMI. When connected in this manner I should see the PC screen on the TV monitor when the appropriate input on the Marantz is selected, then a wireless keyboard will control the image on the screen for track select from Tidal etc? I guess WiFi Tidal from the new PC is not an option, https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-pavilion-desktop-pc-natural-silver-intel-core-i5-8400-1tb-hdd-128gb-ssd-8gb-ram-win-10-eng/12547155.aspx?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts? I want a wireless keyboard for the new PC anyhow so I can try it out on the old PC I suppose. Thanks for all of the help I will connect the old PC and see what happens. Hopefully good things occur.

I have purchased this PC https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-pavilion-desktop-pc-natural-silver-intel-core-i5-8400-1tb-hdd-128gb-ssd-8gb-ram-win-10-eng/12547155.aspx?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts. It has built in Wi-Fi and Blu tooth. Maybe it is a moot point then? Or can I use this PC or any other PC in what fashion to get MQA? Connect via HDMI. and. Marantz states their product does not support MQA as reproduced below. thier response in red. This is the response I recived from Oppo regarding connection for MQA. The BDP-103 is not capable of MQA. You will have to connect a HDMI from the PC to the BDP-103 because the USB ports on the player is for USB storage devices. Best Regards, Customer Service OT Service, Inc. 162 Constitution Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025 [email protected] From Marantz .How can I access the next tier of audio from Tidal MQA, (SACD quality) and play it through the 7704? A3.2: You can't as none of our equipment supports MQA or Tidal Masters.

What about this plugged direct into either Oppo or Marantz and some way to control it via smart phone apphttps://www.amazon.ca/AWOW-Computer-Stick-Windows-64-bit/dp/B073QL5NRG/ref=asc_df_B074KVYH5H/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292954324246&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4513818582377289882&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001172&hvtargid=pla-624228704127&th=1,? What about a wireless HDMI connection https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Wireless-Digital-Channel-GW3DHDKIT/dp/B00630WKGI from PC to either Oppo or Marantz from the main PC and some way to control it via smart phone, same price for either? Purchasing another peice of equipment like Bluesound Node 2 leaves me wondering why with all the tech available and already onhand why do I require yet another pieie of gear? There must be a better way.

Marantz informs me that I am recieving CD quality sound whether I am sending the Tidal signal via bluetooth or through the HEOS app. Like I said prevoius I had a PC connected to the Oppo until the PC broke, quite a while back. I did not set the PC up and the tech person that did is no longer around. I also do not remember how I controlled the PC although I do remember it was quite a convoluted method. Kodi and Kore were involved. Kodi had nothing in regards to graphics on the current version of Tidal.

I used to have a PC connected to the Oppo via HDMI. I was able to access content from the PC and controlled it via my phone using Kodi remote called Kore. The PC broke. BUT now if I can access full MQA through a PC connected to the Oppo using my phone as a controller to access the entire Tidal site instead of the truncated site offered by HEOS maybe that is the way to go? I also have a music server option within the 7704, it is WiFi and bluetooth capable possibly I could access the full Tidal site in this manner? Maybe Oppo has upgraded Tidal to include MQA?

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I am looking for a wireless solution first. I have seen a wireless HDMI connecter that I could connect from PC to the 7704 but that will not operate Tidal from the PC. I have a Samsung S2 tablet is that what you are referring as a mini pc? I am getting a new PC and can add WiFi or duel HDMI but control is the issue. If I purchase a full 4X MQA decoding dac or have one installed into the new PC how do I access tracks etc? It is quite maddening to pay for a service that I cannot access. Tidal says , " MQA is only available in the latest desktop client version "?

I have not been to this forum in a long while. I now have a Marantz AV-7704, Oppo 103 and a subscription to Tidal Hi-Fi. I have an app called HEOS which is convienent but does not allow for the pass through of MQA quailty audio from Tidal. The app also does not display the full Tidal web site information whcih I can access if I use Bluetooth via my android phone and play it through the AV-7704. But no MQA that way either. My question for the forum is how can I access the MQA content I am paying for and play it through the AV-7704? If I am in the wrong area please let me know where I should post this question. I am looking at a new PC and am not averse to purchasing something to allow me to access these files from PC to the Marantz. Please advise.

Please rank if so inclined in order of preference the method of receiving HD audio from the PC; 1. HDMI input 2. HDMI for video and USB with an intermediary device for audio, i.e. dragonfly, DAC 3. Ethernet connection 4.? Consider also this signal will be inputting to high quality sources.

Thank you for the replies I will look into these cards more. I have just found out that the graphic card I installed is not capable of HD video either. I am wondering if my 10 year old PC is capable of crunching on these upgrades? And how much these upgrades will cost in comparison to like stated a newer machine. Also that my media player of choice Kodi is not authorized by Tidal so it is restricted to high quality 320 playback not 1400 HiFi. Live and learn I suppose.

I first tried an ethernet cable directly to the 8801 using the built in media server and it was very slow and tedious and I do believe it played anything higher than MP3 quality sound. I am now using Kodi which is capable of high resolution output but I have found as stated that the new graphics card on the PC has a 16 48 limit via HDMI. What are you using to the 8801 and how is it connected to enable HD audio? Do you see the actual file type and size when selecting information on the 8801 such as Flac, WMA, WAV 192 24, or do you see PCM 48 on the 8801 display screen as I do? Tell me how you input the PC signal and I can copy it. Which method is better USB out to the Oppo and HDMI to the OPPO for audio video or add a sound card or? As stated I am basically still at the same place I was 5 years ago just with a slicker interface but no real improvement in sound quality. I have the files and they are nicely organized and easily accessible but I am not bale to access better than CD quality. I actually preferred the previous Marantz 8003 for ease of use.

"So another option is output from the front USB of the PC to the input on the Oppo?" A lot of people do it that way. Since you already have the components, try it and see how it sounds. Well I purchased the mini to RCA jack today, I do not have a usb connector. Is this type of connection method going to use the analog output of the PC? Like I said I have been at this for a while, years actually if anyone cares to look up my past posts. I am close but I said that 5 years ago as well and appear to be in about the same spot now as I was then. If I connect via USB will I be able to see the incoming signal or will it simply show analog 2.0? What is the best recommendation for connection to be able to see the incoming signal type FLAC or whatever and the bit information 24 bit 192 etc? I have sent an email to ASUS for clarification on the output of their product.

My equipment list; JVC RS-40 projector Da-Lite 96 inch Cinema-Vision fixed screen with Pro trim Marantz AV-8801 processor Aragon 8008 2 channel amplifier Emotiva XPR-5 amplifier Thorens TD 160B MK2 turntable SME series 3 tone arm Audio Technica AT150MLX VM Cartridge Klipsch RF-7, RC-64 ii, RS-35, KSW-12 SVS PB 13 Ultra subwoofer OPPO 103 DVD Blu ray player Gateway PVR system with 1 TB expander Furman Elite 15 PF I Linear filtering power source Rotel RQ 970BX phono pre amp 2 Darbee vision visual presence enhancers Luxman 4 channel amplifier for multi zone playback Hafler Equalizer for zone use Dell desk top computer running windows 7 with ASUS HD 5450 graphic card with HDMI output Lutron Maestro dimmers GIK acoustic wall treatments 244 and 242 models Buffalo IR repeater model 350 and IR flashers IR-E1 for home control of audio zones and PVR Ultra Link cable and wire I am only considering two channel audio playback and would like the ease of a single HDMI connection. The PC HDMI card is new possibly not configured properly? The A/V receiver does not have a USB input but the Oppo does. So another option is output from the front USB of the PC to the input on the Oppo?

Hello I have been struggling for a quite a while to get high resolution audio from my PC to my AV gear. See my previous posts from many moons ago. I learned something today that the video card which outputs HDMI audio to my AV receiver is limited to 16 bits and 48Khz. The speaker output through the mini plug output on the PC however is allowed up to 24 bit and 192Khz. Question, is not this backwards? Did we not evolve to digital connections to get higher resolution sound than analog could provide? Why is the analog output so much higher than the HDMI output on the PC? How do others access high resolution audio from PC to A/V receiver, via HDMI or through the mini output jack? I can confirm that the maximum output had been reached as my receiver displays the incoming digital signal via HDMI as 16 bit 48 PCM from audio rating up to 24bit 192, when I used a miniplug to RCA adapter to RCA input on my receiver the receiver display changed to analog input 2.0 with no further information. So I have no idea what is being output through the minijack via the RCA inputs although I did set the maximum output to 24 bit 192. Is this how people access these high resolution files? I thought the only way would be through HDMI like for DTS master, etc.

I am resurrecting this old thread because I have finally entered the 21st century and purchased a smart phone. I use it to control my OPPO, Marantz AV-8801 and the Cable box using apps supplied by the manufacturer. They work OK but they perform nothing like a true remote control would. The AV-8801 unfortunately does not have a learning function like the previous 8003 unit did. I am wondering if an all in one app might do the trick? Does anyone have a favorite? Back to my original question now that I own a smart device how can I use it to access all of the content in my home network? Kal Rubinson wrote HOw is the computer connected with this option? I do not have HDMI output and do not have the space to add the HDMI card. If that is not a requirement how do I access this option?

the responses although appreciated are now lost on me. u-va SMB server? Minimserver running on Intel-based QNAP TS-569L? Keeping with my hardware and adding a tablet/phone to control things should get me where I want to go in terms of being able to view cover art and have easy access to albums and specific tracks. And my library of WMLA audio should be able to play back lossless the same way as FLAC plays back through the Marantz even though tit is not a supported format. It should pass it. Or X box media center? Can you explain ?