Moon North Collection Versus Pass Labs X350 - Which would have that liquid sound?

@audiopacer Wow, that saids a lot about Accuphase. Do you mind sharing what Accuphase model(s) you are using? 

And what streamer/DAC are you using with it? 

Would you  say that this is your end game system or do you think you might switch it out later? 

Sure thing. Amp is P-7500 and preamp is C-2900. Waiting at this very moment for the delivery of DP-770 SACD player. The 770 has multiple digital inputs. I have decided to move away from streaming as primary source of music consumption. Later next week I will test out a cheap Zen 3 Streamer which has native Tidal and is a Roon endpoint. I think the Zen is also JPLAY compatible. It should do the job which is background music and discovery from time to time.

I am extremely satisfied with the Accuphase amplification and see no reason to search for anything else at this point. But I’ve said that before 😝, no seriously the Accuphase gear is phenomenal- I love it to pieces 

@mgrif104 can you tell me please what your other system is?

@dman777 

Both of my systems are in my virtual system profile but can summarize: Both are anchored by the HV series of T+A DACs, where my primary system has a separate T+A preamp, the second has the preamp built in - very similar function to the North 891 but a price point up from the Sim unit. The amplifiers in my primary system are Atma-Sphere Class D monos.

To clarify - I love the sonics I’m getting out of my gear, but the North units would have been simpler, less expensive (except for the Class D monos), come with a much better remote, and sonically darn close.

I have the Moon 761/791 with Transparent super cables and Sonus Faber Sonetta V speakers. I love the Moon products and sound. If I had to upgrade anything it's definitely would be upgrading my speakers. The 861/891 is better, but the cost difference in my opinion does not justify moving up.