I haven't heard the Stellar yet. I think it is an assumption that the dedicated, single format box can offer slight improvements in sound quality because the overall architecture is simpler and you can really optimize the analog output stage and DAC. That being said, from an objective standpoint, there is no reason why any multiformat player should sound worse provided that it is well engineered. I don't think Simaudio would put out a player that wasn't at least very good at redbook playback. Also, whether you can tell any difference can be system dependent. Right now I am running the Eclipse into a Musical Fidelity kW-500 integrated amp, feeds my Wilson WATT Puppy 5.1s approximately 770 wpc at the WPs' nominal 4 Ohm load.
Simaudio: Stellar or Equinox???
I am in the process of putting together a 2-channel HT. Musical reproduction is the key goal, but simplicity and less componentry is always welcomed. My question is this:
How does the Simaudio Steller fair against the Equinox regarding redbook playback?
I have a Sony DVP999ES that I could keep for DVD and SACD (a nice added bonus but not a need for me). Which, in your opinion do you think I would be happy with for musical reproduction?
Sim Equinox for CD
Sony DVP999ES for DVD/SACD
or
Sim Stellar for both CD & DVD
(one less component, one less remote, less cables and mess, but will I lose some sound too???)
I look forward to your comments! Thanks!
How does the Simaudio Steller fair against the Equinox regarding redbook playback?
I have a Sony DVP999ES that I could keep for DVD and SACD (a nice added bonus but not a need for me). Which, in your opinion do you think I would be happy with for musical reproduction?
Sim Equinox for CD
Sony DVP999ES for DVD/SACD
or
Sim Stellar for both CD & DVD
(one less component, one less remote, less cables and mess, but will I lose some sound too???)
I look forward to your comments! Thanks!
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