Sony has a network update available (today) for the HAPZ1ES server/player. It upgrades the firmware and adds new features. You also must update your remote software on your iPad or Tablet. It all took less than 5 minutes. Seems to be working fine, so far.
Yes they added Spotify. They didn't indicate new sound improvements I can recall. Maybe the app is more reliable now (both were updated). So far so good anyhoo.
As far as I know, no it can't download Hi-Rez files off the net. You must download to main computer and then transfer to the Sony via the wired or wireless Ethernet.
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