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Simaudio P8/W8 or Latest 740P/860A????

Want to upgrade my Simaudio 700I to separates. I can go for NOS Simaudio P8/W8 or their newest 740P/860A for the same price. The P8/W8 has now been discontinued but may be a better value and provide better listening than the second combination. I have not had a chance to audition the P8/W8 as the dealer with them is 1000 miles away. I own Dynaudio C2S' and would like to get the best bang for the buck. Could anyone that has owned either of the above please give me their impression and opinions. I cannot afford to jump to their 850P. My main source is their 750D.
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urbie
275 posts
 

the pH is much better than the 740p I was told that by Sim audio themselves so I have no doubt that the w8 is better than the 860a.

overthemoon
402 posts
 

Interested party - I have Moon’s 390 and M400 monoblocks. I’ve heard brand new 740P with 860v2. The 860v2 is impressive in the dynamics, control and detail without being analytical. 

urbie
275 posts
 

I wish one of the retailers in Vancouver had an 868 v2 unfortunately no one has one so I don't know how much better it will be than my w8 and if it's worth upgrading.

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