Last year I was searching for a high power integrated amplifier in this price range to drive my new Focal Sopra 2 speakers.
Although I love the sound of Audio Research tube equipment among others, I wanted something with less heat and the tube maintenance requirements.
Several excellent amps mentioned in this thread were on my short list.
When I heard the Simaudio Moon 700i ($14,000) with my Sopra2 speakers I found exactly what I wanted.
It has the power, sweetness, incredible detail, and the "you are there" sound of live acoustic music.
The build quality of this unit is second to none and rarely seen in audio gear these days. Inside it's built like milspec aerospace avionics, the casework more like fine jewelry than audio gear, but without looking too gawdy like some audio gear these days.
The sound is just beautiful without imposing either a "tube or SS" flavor on the music.
It sounds like real music, not a HiFi and just reeks with understated elegance.
Great warranty and Company to deal with.
Best investnent I've ever made in Audio Equiment.
A Classic Amp !!!
Although I love the sound of Audio Research tube equipment among others, I wanted something with less heat and the tube maintenance requirements.
Several excellent amps mentioned in this thread were on my short list.
When I heard the Simaudio Moon 700i ($14,000) with my Sopra2 speakers I found exactly what I wanted.
It has the power, sweetness, incredible detail, and the "you are there" sound of live acoustic music.
The build quality of this unit is second to none and rarely seen in audio gear these days. Inside it's built like milspec aerospace avionics, the casework more like fine jewelry than audio gear, but without looking too gawdy like some audio gear these days.
The sound is just beautiful without imposing either a "tube or SS" flavor on the music.
It sounds like real music, not a HiFi and just reeks with understated elegance.
Great warranty and Company to deal with.
Best investnent I've ever made in Audio Equiment.
A Classic Amp !!!