I found a used scratch-n-dent model for cheep (under $2k). The scratches are annoying, but the sound is great! For the price (under 2k), I compared it to used Bryston, Krell, and Mark Levinson. The Sim sounded better than all the above -- much less analytical. Not too much difference in bass (the Moon may have had a _slight_ touch less definition). Everything else was tipped in favor of the Moon. I really wanted to get my hands on a McCormack DNA, but didn't before I bought the Moon W5.
