I have been using a Simaudio Moon ACE (a much less expensive integrated) for about a year now. I use it for streaming as well as a phono preamp with my Marantz TT-15. It drives my Dynaudio speakers well, and I use the headphone amp with my HD650's and Quad ERA-1's. The MiND interface is very easy to connect and easy to use. The ACE looks and feels very high quality, and the output from this integrated unit is really impressive. The sound quality is extremely satisfying. I love it, and I would absolutely purchase it again.
An integrated bargain?
TAS Alan Taffel reviewed the Simaudio Moon 641 Integrated Amp in Stereophile:
“…What I heard was disarming. The 641 did an immaculate job a preserving the purity a Sufjan Stevens “Pittsburgh”. Resolution and openness were within spitting distance of my far costlier reference CH Precision l1 integrated amp. Vocal, guitar, and piano timbers were spot on. Further, the tracks emotional thrust was undeniable….”
1) It is not easy to surprise a seasoned reviewer like AT.
2) Sonics close to the 3-4 times more costly CH amp ~ bargain
Will be seeking a demo