Bill thanks for the update.

I think the ID40 must do more than provide a way to control the system, such as the playback list. Also what is transferred to the ID40? You would not need to connect Sooloos to 808.3 via SpeakerLink if it`s just the Sooloos audio file being transferred to the ID40 for 808.3 processing?

I understand you say your trialling of Sooloos to DSPs was not as good as direct CD playing in the 808.2, which I would expect. But wait until you have the latest Sooloos connected to 808.3 for apodising etc and then out to your 8000s without apodising in the speakers.

The convenience gains already from your setup are obvious. Keep on enjoying the music.