no worries. I will find it
@fastfreight I am small room, low volume, efficient speakers. I have no use for a streamer but I will look for you ACE, is it listed here? |
Hi Grisley, Yes the ACE is basically a 240i without the Mind Streamer. I think Moon moved away from the All-in-One (ACE) as they also sell their separate streamers. I just bought and quickly listed the ACE as it seemed underpowered for my needs. It sounds sweet though, I just like to turn things up! I have a 340i coming. For low volume and efficient speakers, I think the ACE is great. |
Thanks @fastfreight! Is the ACE comparable to the 200 series? |
Hello @grislybutter , per discussions with SimAudio and reading, the 300 class of integrated amplifiers have many advantages over the 200 series. Not only more power, but their dual mono amplifier design will create quieter separation and better performance all around. In the Moon Reps words, "the amplifier section for the 340i outclasses a 200 series unit in every way". The ACE is unique in that it houses an onboard MInd streamer (and DAC), making it a true All-in-One unit. |
thanks @freediver there is one i5 on a-mart right now, that looks very good. I wish there was a dealer near me to audition it. |
No,actually as I said,I felt the i5 was just a touch sweeter..Like changing from current production EL34 tubes to NOS Winged C or NOS Gold Lion tubes..NOTHING night & day but with SUPER resolving speakers, a slight highlighting of the midrange,like the sun going from a beautiful warmish yellow(240i) to a deeper redish/orange(i5) as it sets.. |
Thank you @freediver I used i5 or 240i is in my budget, the 340i probably isn't. So would you say the 240i is significantly better than the i5?
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grisly I have owned the i5,now own the 240i & have demo’d the 340i several times with Harbeth M40.1,M30.1 & Dynaudio Excite X18 speakers.. |