Not hard to drive? Probably rules out the Simaudio: there are sweeter sounding integrated amps out there. I found it powerful enough, but a bit dry in my system, and pretty similar in sound to the much cheaper CODA integrated I had not too long ago (you can get those for around 1/2 the price of the I-7). As others have said, get something with tubes, or something biased higher to class A. I had better luck with a sweeter sounding amp, as my speakers aren't super power hungry.
Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon?
Instead of separates, I am considering a high quality integrated amp for my new system. The speakers I am considering (Verity Audio) are not hard to drive. The two brands at the top of my list are:
Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 (or the new 700i) vs.
Luxman L-509u (or L-590Aii 30 wpc pure class A).
I have heard theses units in different systems at different dealers, and so not direct comparisons.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Regards,
Mark
Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 (or the new 700i) vs.
Luxman L-509u (or L-590Aii 30 wpc pure class A).
I have heard theses units in different systems at different dealers, and so not direct comparisons.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Regards,
Mark