Turns out the problem with my QX-5 is analog. Michael suggested I ship the unit to Ayre, and it's on its way. Ayre tech support seems first rate. And yes, when it was playing, the sound was superb.
For now, I'm limited to analog through the KX-5/VX-5 chain with no digital processing capability. It's claimed my Oppo 205 will stream Tidal and it has a fine DAC, but I haven't tried it. The 105 streamed Tidal, though with a lessor DAC.
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