Originally Posted by Seeker_UK
Are you saying that Sooloos into a 568 or direct to the DSP5000s will not sound as good as using the 500 as a source?
Simple answer yes, close but discernably not as good.

It was explained to me at the Bristol show that M was slow to get into servers because computers inherently generate more noise than spinners. It is only by adding an ID40 or MS600 that separates the music processing from the noisy computer functions that the SQ can equal that of a spinner.

My history is that I switched, from a G91 used as a spinner, upsampling into my G68, to a Sonos/NAS. I absolutely loved the convenience but in the long term could not accept the loss of SQ. I naively switched to the C15 to get my spinner SQ, but I was very disappointed that while the C15 was noticeably better than the Sonos, it was still less than � way of the gap to the G91.

To put my values on it: I heartily recommend a Sonos or SB or many other servers as they provide fantastic value for the money, as long as you are willing to accept a reduction in SQ. To me buying a Sooloos without an MS600 or ID40 is poor economy, like buying a Ferrari with a 2 tonne trailer attached. Sure it might be better than a Fiat (Sonos) but what a waste.

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