2. amps-preamps
  3. 194530-187969

Moon 761 -> 861 upgrade but keeping the 791 preamp/streamer

Hi there, I have a Moon 791/761 combo that feeds a pair of Wilson Watt/Puppy 50th Anniversary speakers. I’m looking for opinions on upgrading from the Moon 761 to the 861, under the assumption that I keep my Moon 791 as the streamer/DAC/preamp.

I should note that my listening is all-digital: Qobuz + local library via Roon. No analog sources — and no plans to go that route.

I love the 791 + 761 combo, especially given how clean and detailed it sounds. But I am wondering what the 861 might bring to the table, especially with Wilsons or other super-revealing speakers. Is it a real step up in terms of grip, dynamics, soundstage, etc.? Or is the 761 already "most" of the way there? Finally, am I missing out on some weird incompatibility between the 791 and the 861? I doubt it, but thought I’d ask.

Thanks in advance for your comments and opinions.

 

 

debrajray

Showing 1 response by bimmerlover

bimmerlover's avatar
bimmerlover
69 posts
 

@debrajray it is known that "lots of books" do not serve any meaningful room treatment purpose. Their absorption and diffusion are highly marginal, at best, and indeed only for the highest frequencies (shortest wavelengths).

That’s just wishful thinking on some people’s part.

I agree with some other responders that there’s no point in spending quite a lot of $$$ on an 8-series upgrade without having a very well sorted-out listening room, acoustically.

As least from a sound quality perspective. Now, if you want to do it for the purpose of feeling good about having their top-end unit, that’s another matter.

More to discover