Originally Posted by hecd2
Dolf, my last point was based on extensive comparison between M sources and SB where I heard a modest but not enormous difference: �200 plays �10K. I hear bigger differences between say a �200 CD spinner and an 808; or a modest amp-speaker set up and 8Ks. Actually I heard a bigger difference between 7200s and 8Ks than between SB and M sources played through the same speakers. But, of course others might have different experience, and it might be down to my ageing cloth ears.

Ah ha. I have read others on the forum give high marks to the SB Touch whereas my comparison was to the Sonos. So if the SB is indeed a step above the Sonos then it gets that much closer to an M spinner. So Ronnie's advice becomes even more appropriate.

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