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Wireless II is repeatedly credited with broad hi-res support including up to 24-bit/384kHz playback, plus DSD256 and MQA core decoding; several reviews note that speaker-to-speaker wireless linking can downsample and...
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Privacy & data
Format support is a clear strong point, with repeated praise for broad hi-res handling, streaming service coverage, and flexible digital playback paths.
Pros: Wired input availability, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: On-device controls, Remote control usability
Codec and signal support are solid for the price, with AAC and aptX-family Bluetooth plus HDMI ARC, though the omission of USB and optical narrows digital-audio flexibility.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Cohesive presentation
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Digital format support is solid for mainstream use, especially with USB-C and HDMI ARC. A few reviewers flagged the 24-bit/96kHz USB ceiling as acceptable but not especially future-proof.
Pros: Wired input availability, HDMI ARC)
Cons: none