@dman777 - the listening environment/room will likely make a lot more difference in sound than the gear. Something that sounds great in the showroom might sound terrible in your listening room, and vice-versa.
Should I get the Moon 891 streamer/dac/preamp for my Moon 861 amp? Or separates?
I own a Moon Audio 861 amp. Right now I have a McIntosh mc12000 preamp and a eversolo A8 streamer. With Focal N1 Sopra speakers (that I am happy with). Obviously, with the streamer I am not getting the best sound I can from my Moon amp.
So, I decided I will sell my McIntosh M12000 pramp (it's so beautiful, it hurts to let go of it) and use the money for a dac/streamer/preamp.
I was thinking about the Moon 891 streamer/preamp/dac. It makes sense because I have the Moon 861 amp. But 25k is so much money, I was wondering... would it be better to use that money on a nice streamer and dac instead? Like a 10k on a streamer and 10k on a Chord dac? Or would it be best to stick with the Moon 891 for the synergy between that any my Moon amp? Looking to get the best sound I can from my amp.
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Do you have a dealer who will let you audition at home? I have owned McIntosh and when I decided to upgrade I auditioned Moon and Audio Research. Ultimately I went t with Moon as I didn’t want to deal with tubes. The question I believe you are trying to answer is would you prefer another component(s) in lieu of the Moon 891. Good luck in your journey- I would look at DCS and Linn based on my experience and the guess digital is your primary music source. |
I agree that a lot depends on your overall system and preferences. I have the Moon 891 and a pair of 761 amps in bi-amp mode. I have high end interconnects and custom designed speaker wires. The speakers are Sonus Faber Serafino. The room is 17' by 16' with 8.5 foot ceiling with acoustic tiles and wall to wall carpeting. I also have carefully controlled power. The Moon system is terrific. Reasonably but not overly analytical and not mushy. I listen to mostly classical music mostly streaming on Qobuz. This works well. A lot depends on the speakers. Sonus Faber goes great with Simaudio Moon. Sonus Faber are also on the warm side compared to say Magico. So, as noted by others, a lot depends on your overall system and preferences. but chances are the 891 will work extremely well. One final point. Simaudio is a terrific, reliable company. They have been entirely supportive of me as I developed the system. |
@dman777 that’s right. You should work with a dealer that will let you demo the DAC at home in your system. |
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