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March 26, 2021, 10:32 PM #1Super Moderator
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SimAudio Integrated Amplifiers?
Does anyone have experience with SimAudio Integrated amps?
Many years ago, a friend and I were demoing B&W speakers. He was looking to buy a pair and ended up with the 805 stand mounted ones. The store used a low end SimAudio integrated. After it was warmed up it was outstanding. I was shocked. I still remember that day but sadly not the model of integrated. I think it was possibly a 240i.
Does anyone here own one now or moved on? I'm so curious of your thoughts.
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March 26, 2021, 11:07 PM #2Senior Member
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Always wanted an I-5 growing up in this hobby.
Recently heard the 600iv2 on Devore O96 and it was a superb match. I was shocked.Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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I have a Moon 700i V2 on YG Acoustics Hailey, IMO a great pairing, soundstage is extending outside the walls by meters.
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March 27, 2021, 05:47 AM #4Audioshark
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I own them all, so I guess so.
ACE, 240/340, 600 and 700.
My favorite, FOR THE MONEY is the 340 or 600.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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I have about a 100 hours on a 390/760a and I’m shocked how good it is.
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I had an I-7 (predecessor to the 700i) for a few years and thought it was the best pairing of about a half dozen combinations I had with my Revel Studio 2s. Selling it was one of my biggest hifi regrets. I definitely miss that system. My only complaint was a high-ish noise floor.
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March 29, 2021, 03:11 AM #7Senior Member
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Noise floor with the 700i in my system is very low.
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Glad to hear. Noise floor may have been an issue specific to my system. From my recollection others reported a very low noise floor for that model as well. I had the unit checked out by Simaudio and they found nothing abnormal.
Anyway, a great piece that imparted very little of its own character, had excellent drive, soundstage and was musical to boot. Haven't seen one on the used market in a while, but would consider scooping one up if I did. I'm sure the 700i V2 is awesome!Living Room System: Mac Mini > PS Audio PWD MKII/ Marantz TT-15 Turntable w/ Ortofon Cadenza Bronze> Musical Fidelity LX2LPS> Primaluna Dialogue Premium> Klipsch Forte III
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Got the 600i v2 and it’s a great integrated.
Zero noise.
Also you get 10 years of warranty.
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I’m very happy with the move over PierreB. I’ll miss the customer service and the active forum over there but this sim is on another level. I really wanted a 600i but nose dived into this combo. Stay in touch Pierre
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The 700i V2 looks very interesting. Mike, any thoughts on how the Moon integrateds pair with Sonus Faber speakers?
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Well, based on how they pair with the Franco Serblin’s, I assume, very well.
Originally Posted by 4N6
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A friend has just purchased the 390 DAC/pre-amp and the 330 stereo power amp but will likely upgrade the 330 to the 760 stereo power amp (dual mono) when it arrives in store. The 390/330 combo was super impressive for the price but it was a noticeable step up when we paired the 390 with the 340 integrated (bypassing the 340’s pre-amp). We demoed all electronics with several Audiovector speakers and he settled on the R6 Avantgardes, which were also super impressive with a beautiful tweeter and balanced mid-range and bass. A superb, excellent value sound system.
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I have the 390/760 combo with a set of focal 1027’s. I really love this combo, it’s a little polished for me with heavy metal but the trade off is worth it.
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Hi Mike, no need for 700 with the 600 option? Any insight appreciated and thank you!
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To my ears, the 340i is the sweet spot and the value play. The 600 and 700 bring more power and refinement. The 700 makes a statement visually and sonically, but at a significant premium. Originally Posted by AndrewR
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Thx for the quick response. A buddy brought over a 340i with my Lumin t2( I have a mcintosh integrated 8900 200 watt w/ Sonus Faber speakers) and the base grip on the 340i was fantastic.. better than mine without EQ on. I’ve since heard a 390/330 and 600i v2 not sure I heard the benefit of the 600 immediately like I thought I would , the 390/330 was impressive also. It was with focal sopra2s I didn’t love the speaker match.
Has me thinking of swapping the Mac just doing my research to make the right decision. Any further insight appreciated next step I will demo at home. Thank you!
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