1. We can't really theorize as to what those other apps might be doing. — A member replied: “So I got the itach IP2SL and have that working. For others benefit, the default BAUD rate on the IP2SL is 19200 and the Denon requires 9600. This is not ever mentioned in the Denon manual.”
1. We can't really theorize as to what those other apps might be doing. From a Roomie perspective, everything is released when you tap System Off.
2. You just lose two way communication/feedback if you go IR for that.