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I am on at the edge of my return option on an MB50. First let me say how good the MB50 sounds compared to the Bluemound Node2i which was choking my entire system which was not completely obvious until I connected the MB50. Connection over Wi-Fi has been perfect with no dropouts or any issues of any kind from the hardware.

The Ply fi app is ruining the enjoyment of the device for me from a user interface standpoint. I knew this beforehand, but, hoped for the best. To use Tidal or any service you have to go through the Play-Fifi app which is the only option. The functionality is limited with many built-in features found on streaming service apps like personized playlist that that are created based on your personal listing history is not available in Play-Fi. There are many other complaints about Play-Fi which are widely documented from other users.

Before I purchased the MB50 I was waiting for an Innuos Zen MK3 on back order and decided on the MB50 mostly out of my trust in McIntosh equipment and the sound that I enjoy, and the fact that I didn’t have to toil over researching USB cables and ethernet cables to go with the Innuos. The MB50 is designed to work wirelessly and works well.

Is it safe to assume that something along the lines of the Innuos would have a comparable quality SQ as the MB50. Of course, it may be somewhat different. The difference between the Bluesound and the MB50 was like comparing a Toyota Camry to a Lexus flagship model. I’m sure the answer is yes, but, need some hand holding.