Meridian Sooloos or Qsonix? which is better?


I am in the hunt for an Audiophile level music server.

Today, i finally had a chance to view both of these systems.
Both of them have features that i like.
i will be connecting the server thru my dCS Scarlatti DAC.

since I running the server thru the Scarlatti DAC,is the quality more or less the same with either of these systems?

thanks for your input.

jon_p
I know that they moved to Newbury Park,CA from their original Westlake Village location; which is near where Constellation Electronics is being made....this move was around 1.5 years ago...I've not heard that they closed down; their local dealer to me did not mention this when I was in two months ago; they are still showcasing the Qsonix as their go-to music server. I have not received any auto system upgrades to my software though in a while; I'll dig deeper, and report back.
Your digital source will impact the sound so I'd try both in your system through your dac. I've heard significant differences in sound by switching between different transports and digital streaming/computer sources feeding my Simaudio 650D dac. I thought a good dac would make all digital sources sound the same but this is not so.
Unfortunately; I have had confirmation that Qsonix is closing up, and no longer selling their product. Some dealers may still be able to access their chief technical guy for unit repairs, and parts however...for limited continued support.
I am disappointed; as I made a major investment with them when I purchased their server; and upgraded to the 205, which I enjoy...but with this economy, more manufactures will have struggles to make ends meet...may they RIP...
No comaprison, the Meridian Sooloos system is much better than the Qsonix system.

You should also have a look at the Bryston BDP-1 digital player or even their newer model, the Bryston BDP-2.