@drubin I just compared the Mac mini core vs SGC ST on a couple songs. Mini via Wifi and ST plugged into same mesh node as endpoint.
Compared Los Lobos One Time One night (qobuz 16/48) and Mile Davis In A Silent Way track (qobuz 24/88). Pretty darn close SQ but I do believe the ST was better in some aspects. The twangy honky tonk guitar on One Time one Night appeared fatter, I think tone was more pleasing. The percussion is all brushes and they sound more lush to me. In a silent way , similar experience. McLaughlin's guitar was a bit richer and as the key boards start to sprinkle in notes they seam to float for longer in the room. All subjective of course. improved resonance on Miles horn.
Compared Los Lobos One Time One night (qobuz 16/48) and Mile Davis In A Silent Way track (qobuz 24/88). Pretty darn close SQ but I do believe the ST was better in some aspects. The twangy honky tonk guitar on One Time one Night appeared fatter, I think tone was more pleasing. The percussion is all brushes and they sound more lush to me. In a silent way , similar experience. McLaughlin's guitar was a bit richer and as the key boards start to sprinkle in notes they seam to float for longer in the room. All subjective of course. improved resonance on Miles horn.