Simaudio Neo 400M vs. Parasound JC-1


I am interested in feedback on the Simaudio 400M monoblocks vs. the Parasound JC-1. The JC-1 is an older design that is very well known and loved. There is a lot less feedback on the 400M's (and Simaudio stuff in general), however, the few reviews I found said the 350P+400M sounds great.

I currently use a Simaudio 340i integrated amp with Monitor Audio PL300 speakers. I do like the 340i in general so I was thinking of a lateral move to the Simaudio 350P pre-amp in conjunction with the switch to monoblocks.

Any comments on the 400M's vs the JC1's ?

thanks

For reference,

http://www.simaudio.com/en/product/36-power-amplifier.html
https://www.parasound.com/halo/jc1.php
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Showing 1 response by fsmithjack

No doubt the Parasound are quality amps and legit bang for buck but Parasound / Simaudio is not a real fair fight.

Simaudio makes some of the best gear on the planet. dynamic, uber-transparent, airy, spacious, big wide and deep sound stage, inky black quiet, extended, tight and clean while being vibrant and colorful with some sheen and inherent warmth. That’s their stick and it is also happens to be the whole ball of wax right there as far as really-really good SS gear. These are not their Evo amps but the word is they sound awfully close.

Parasound is sold stuff but they play in another league. The Sim gear is legit, seriously good and creamy ss gear... No contest what so ever IMO...