here's an update I just listened to the SIM audio 861 amplifier and yes it is much better than my w8 so I guess I'll have to eat my words I definitely will be upgrading to the 861. anyone interested in my w8 please getting in touch with me.
Older Moon W8 vs 860a
I am trying to get amp as an alternative amp to my SE833 monoblocks and do not want to spend too much. I like Moon, heard 860a at my home for couple of weeks and I realy liked it but it costs too much money. What dou you think about W8 which is 10 years old? Would the performance will be similar to 860a? Is there another adept in this price range? Gryphon integrated, Boulder 850 or etc? I have high sensitivity tannoy Westminster, very neutral source Pink faun and Mola Mola Tambaqui. thanks for your kind response.