As a dealer for Verity, I am very familiar with both. The Sarastro is a far superior speaker to the Encore. If you compare with the new Parsifal Ovation, it is much closer and mostly room dependent.
The Ovation has much better speed and resolution than the Encore and increased dynamics as well. The Ovation highs extend well beyond the Encore and are comparable with the Sarastro. The bass is also greatly improved. Slightly bigger port and improved internal bracing.
The Ovation has much better speed and resolution than the Encore and increased dynamics as well. The Ovation highs extend well beyond the Encore and are comparable with the Sarastro. The bass is also greatly improved. Slightly bigger port and improved internal bracing.