Played through my Simaudio 650D dac the MiND 180 streamer sounds very similar to cd play through the 650D. I'd give the edge to the steamer though due to more 3D imaging and a deeper soundstage.
I'd note that, in my experience, streamers seem to carry the house sound of their brand as much as or more than DACs. For example, the Simaudio MIND 180 sounds very much like the built in cd transport in the Simaudio 650D while the Meridian Sooloos MS600 sounds very much like other Meridian sources through the same Simaudio dac.
I'd note that, in my experience, streamers seem to carry the house sound of their brand as much as or more than DACs. For example, the Simaudio MIND 180 sounds very much like the built in cd transport in the Simaudio 650D while the Meridian Sooloos MS600 sounds very much like other Meridian sources through the same Simaudio dac.