the W8 is much better than the 860 A. I talked to Sim about the p8 and they told me it was much better than the 740p so I have no doubt that the w8 is way better than the 860A, and I don't like the direction Sim is going, their prices are getting way too crazy, your other problem is trying to find a w8 for sale, those amps are world class and there's not too many on the market used ever, I've got a p8 and a w8 and I'm never getting rid of them the sound is so good already I'm not chasing anything anymore.
Older Moon W8 vs 860a
I am trying to get amp as an alternative amp to my SE833 monoblocks and do not want to spend too much. I like Moon, heard 860a at my home for couple of weeks and I realy liked it but it costs too much money. What dou you think about W8 which is 10 years old? Would the performance will be similar to 860a? Is there another adept in this price range? Gryphon integrated, Boulder 850 or etc? I have high sensitivity tannoy Westminster, very neutral source Pink faun and Mola Mola Tambaqui. thanks for your kind response.