24bit support only goes upto 44,000khz/48,000khz

Given that Sonos have provided support for 24bit, but only up to the frequency of 44.1/48kHZ, then this is only a half measure. Anyone that cares about sound quality and where the recording industry is going, would welcome the need for 96/192kHZ hi-res frequency!

  Not playing 24bit at 192kHZ

Given the upgrade for atmos and that most streamers on the market offer hi res I’ve no doubt that Sonos have capability and mkt incentive to offer hires. Qbuz recommends 10Mbps for hi res. As broadband and hi res streaming becomes increasingly available the reasons for not offering hi res no longer apply. I fully appreciate a lot of people don’t have the interest or equipment for hires to make sense but I would certainly pay for a hires port as rest of my equipment is Designed for hires.

I haven’t listened to hi res so don’t know if I could hear the difference but would like the option as available on my DAC and most equipment while still having the convenience of Sonos. At the same time would like Apple to make hires available as all my music is historically on Apple and Apple does have hires masters. I think with S2 and increasing bandwidth it is only a matter of time before Sonos and Apple make hires available as they are smart enough to know that even if only marketing for most people it is where market heading. 

I am dubious whether can hear sound quality difference between hi res and cd quality given can’t hear difference between cd and apple llossy on reference headphones but I am certain  I can hear the difference between being able to play  and not play a file. Hopefully S2 will allow Hires streaming soon consistent with most competition.