I'm sure this may kick off a few comments but from someone who has owner Meridian DSP's for over 20 years, and had an SB up until a week ago (before my missus amazingly bought me a Control 15 for my 40th) I have to say that the sound of the Control 15 into my DSP 5k2's is massively better than the SB.

It was a Duet rather than the new Touch but the difference is in my opinion is pretty big, and the difference of just swapping the front end is significant. Usability and not having to run and make sure my Mac was switched on, or dropping into pausing network connect issues that stop you having fun and just listening to music, is all to take into consideration, as is the great user interface and just simplicity.

If you can make it to a Sooloos, I would say go for it. You only live once!

C

M Customer since 1991...
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