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SimAudio Moon - Impossible to get a hold of for support?
I was surprised by your experience and then noticed Costa responded.    I have received strong support over the years. And have only had questions regarding setup of MiND2. Never an issue with hardware   
Would a stereo Sim Audio Moon 861 amp be as powerful as 2 McIntosh 611 monoblock amps?
@dman777 I don’t think anything is crazy. Many folks like to use tube preamps. I had the McIntosh C2600 and thought it was wonderful.   
Would a stereo Sim Audio Moon 861 amp be as powerful as 2 McIntosh 611 monoblock amps?
Moon 791 - I initially used a 390.    You may want to consider the 761 amp as well.   
Would a stereo Sim Audio Moon 861 amp be as powerful as 2 McIntosh 611 monoblock amps?
I believe yes based on my experience with both brands.    I compared McIntosh MC-462 (450 watts/channel) versus Moon 330A (125 watts/channel) with Sonus faber Olympica Nova III and the Moon was more dynamic  I bought 2 Moon M400 - mono version... 
There is no substitute for cubic inch or in this case surface area
No replacement for displacement in cars used to be true - turbos, superchargers and electric motors have demonstrated that’s not true anymore. And in the hey day of muscle cars a 7 or 8 second zero to sixty was fast. Many economy cars can beat tha... 
Problem with dac/ cd transport / streamer sound differences
I would suggest you keep the signal chain you enjoy the most. I have owned Moon and Chord products - if they don’t work for you then a change may be worthwhile.   
Dedicated headphone amp vs Headphone socket on amp
@ghdprentice +1 i encourage you to consider your requirements. Also you may find a good demo or used item available   Is this a stay at home system?  My headphone and amp combination has a slightly different presentation that my main system.  ... 
Audio Research LS28SE vs McIntosh C53
Tube vs SS - a wonderful challenge to have. I really like ARC but am still uncomfortable with dealing with tubes.    Yet I don’t mind changing the oil in my car. In the end it’s about choices and if you can audition, audition and understand the n... 
??? Listening Levels & Musical Styles ???
I have noticed my volume levels changed as my system changed over the years.  I regularly play music with dBs peaking in the mid 80s for all genre.   
Music streaming
You can likely get free trials with both Tidal and Qobuz.   
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
I encourage you to experiment.    I tried it with Moon 390 and M400s through Sonus faber Olympica Nova Vs. I heard a difference- the noise floor dropped and specifically the lower frequencies seemed to be clearer. And I switched back and forth be... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers… a sampling of the complete catalog.   
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
This is not my experience. Prior to improving the isolation of my turntable there I felt there was an advantage to the quality of sound between analog and digital above 65-70 dbs.    I has an HRS isolation system and that is no longer the case. I... 
Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Intergrated review
I heard the amp powering Wilson’s new Watt Puppies - I was impressed.    The sound was dynamic, finessed and it surprised me on its ability to fill the rather large room. It is better than any other $15k integrated I have recently heard.    I ex... 
is McIntosh known for good dynamics?
I have owned McIntosh and I felt my system had wonderful dynamics. And it certainly can present a wonderful listening experience.  I also feel the house sound has a slight veil - in auditioning alternative options I preferred ‘house sound’ of oth...