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Simaudio: Stellar or Equinox???

I am in the process of putting together a 2-channel HT. Musical reproduction is the key goal, but simplicity and less componentry is always welcomed. My question is this:

How does the Simaudio Steller fair against the Equinox regarding redbook playback?

I have a Sony DVP999ES that I could keep for DVD and SACD (a nice added bonus but not a need for me). Which, in your opinion do you think I would be happy with for musical reproduction?

Sim Equinox for CD
Sony DVP999ES for DVD/SACD

or

Sim Stellar for both CD & DVD
(one less component, one less remote, less cables and mess, but will I lose some sound too???)

I look forward to your comments! Thanks!
jh2os

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jh2os OP
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Thanks for the response Glenn, I didn't realize you now have a Sim CDP? Music is definitely my priority. HT sound and even picture is important but still a distant second. Have you heard the Steller? I would love to have one box for everything for simplicity sake, but I am thinking the dedicated Equinox might give me the better musical presentation? Just wondering how much I'll lose in redbook playback to get the convienence?

BTW, what are you now pairing the Sim with?
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