Bye-Bye Simaudio Moon Amp


THE SITUATION: I have a Simaudio Moon 5-Channel TITAN amplifier that I wanted to pair with my Simaudio Moon Evolution CP-8 preamp multichannel processor.

THE DILEMMA: The amp is a giant and does not come close to fitting in my media cabinet.

THE SPEAKERS: I am powering Focal Chorus 836W front left and front right with matching 800VW center channel along with two Mark Logan in-wall ceiling speakers for rear surround.

THE SOLUTION??? I need to replace the Simaudio Titan with a "normal" sized amp. My budget is ~$3000-4000. Would love to get some recommendations from my fellow Audiogon'ers. I would even be open to ditching the Simaudio CP-8 multichannel processor and getting new separates or even an integrated.

Thank you forum peeps!
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i had a Krell Showcase (125w per) and loved it... can be had for under $2000... if you need more power than the S-1500 (150w per) for about $1500 more.
There's no good multi-channel amps on Agon right now, I think I will just sit around and wait. Also just wanted to mention that the Moon CP-8 processor is the best sounding processor I have ever heard. Nothing comes close. I have tried it with many different amps and it always shines compared to any other processor I sub in. I love it so much, I have two of them (even though they only have HDMI 1.3). I just switch my video directly from the source into the TV. Any other amp recommendations for me before I eeny meeny miny moe it?
My Sunfire 300 stereo amp sucks so much, every time I tried to upgrade it, opted out always keeping it!


If I can't go big, I'd go home. Kidding aside, NAD top of the line receiver sounds perfect.

Class D sucks.
Thanks for the recommendations, guys. I put a bid in for a Sunfire and a Wyred. We'll see what happens there. I also may have an interested buyer for my Simaudio Titan 5-Channel amp (jdlynch), which I sadly am not going to get to keep.
No advice on a substitute, but, I may be interested in your Titan; at the right price. You can PM me....
Personally, I would stay away from class D amps. I haven't heard one yet that I liked enough to purchase. I would look into an Anthem multi-channel amp. They have gotten rave reviews and are an excellent buy for the money..
I recommend Wyred for sound also. The amps are compact, make no heat, and sound great. They have models in your price range.
You don't need to store powerful amp inside the cabinette regardless of its size especially multi-ch-amp. It needs more room for ventillation unless you're going for class T or D amp that needs neither fan or large open space. You can shop among Wyred4Sound, Sunfire TGA...