That began to change when the world became more dependent on consumer electronics—except for perfectionist audio, of course—and as consumer electronics became more and more dependent on microprocessors. "How do I reset the time on my VCR?" I don't know. "How do I turn off the flash on my camera?" I don't know. "Where are all…
Installation
Getting the Moon up and running was as straightforward as one could expect from an amp that weighs more than a nine…
Description: Fully balanced, solid-state integrated amplifier. Line inputs: 1 pair balanced XLR, 4 pairs single-ended RCA. Output power: 150Wpc into 8 ohms (21.75dBW), 250Wpc into 4 ohms (21.0dBW). Input impedance: 23.7k ohms. Input sensitivity: 490mV. Voltage Gain: 37dB. Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz, + 0/– 0.1dB. THD: <0.015 % at 1W, <0.04 % at 150W. Intermodulation distortion: "Unmeasurable."
Dimensions: 18.75" (480mm) W by 5.5" (140mm) H by 16.5" (420mm) D. Weight: 58 lbs (26kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: H439638.
Price: $6000.…
Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntable with Naim Armageddon power supply; Naim Aro tonearm; Miyabi 47, Goldring Elite, Lyra Helikon Mono, Koetsu Black cartridges.
Digital Source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Linn Linto phono preamplifier; Tamura TKS-83 step-up transformers; Fi, Lamm LL2, Artemis Labs LA-1, Shindo Aurieges preamplifiers.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm ML2.1, Fi 2A3 Stereo, Quad II monoblocks.
Loudspeakers: Audio Note AN-E Lexus Signature, Quad ESL.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Nordost Heimdall. Speaker:…
Art Dudley is a rapscallion. When I hoisted the Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 onto my test bench, plugged it in, and switched it out of standby, its display lit up with the message "HELLO JOHN." Switching it from Input 1 to Input 2 brought forth the command to "BITE ME," while Input 3 exclaimed "OUCH." Stuck up there in the wilds of upstate New York with time weighing heavily on his hands, Artie obviously had time to discover a new use for the amplifier's programmable input names!
I selected "HELLO JOHN" with the chunky metal remote and began my test routine…
Lee: We worked with Ralph Winter, the movie's executive producer, on Star Trek IV with such stunning results, he insisted that Star Trek V be completely wired with Monster—dialog, sound effects, and music. So we worked with them on that project and they gave us acknowledgement on the film. So if anybody stays for the credits, they'll see one for Monster Cable. For a major film studio like Paramount to acknowledge the kind of wire they used to make their movie, you know there's something important going on,…
But in the years since that first MGB-GT, I've seen British sports cars evolve from a mainstream automotive option to being marginalized—if not actually replaced—by alternatives like the Datsun 240Z, and finally relegated to being little more than a…
Description: Hybrid tube/solid-state phono preamplifier. Tube complement: four 6922/E88CC. Inputs/outputs: one pair each, unbalanced (RCA). Input impedance: 47k ohms/10pF standard; 10, 100, 1k ohm, and 50, 100, 150pF available, plus one custom loading. Voltage gain: 54dB @ 1kHz standard; 62dB, 44dB optional (must be factory-configured). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB, RIAA equalized. Signal/noise ratio: 83dB ref. 1mV @ 1kHz input. Output impedance: 175 ohms @ 1kHz. Recommended minimum load: 10k ohms in parallel with 1000pF. Maximum output: 1.2V RMS, 20Hz…
Analog source: VPI TNT turntable, JMW Memorial tonearm, Benz-Micro LO4 phono cartridge; Immedia RPM-2 turntable/RPM tonearm, Clearaudio Gamma Gold cartridge.
Preamplification: Acoustech PH-1 phono stage, Sonic Frontiers Line 3 line-stage, VAC CPA-1 Mk.II preamplifier.
Power amplifiers: Plinius SA-100 Mk.II, VTL Ichiban, VAC Renaissance 70/70.
Loudspeakers: Audio Artistry Dvorak, Magnepan MG-1.6 Q/R, Thiel CS2.3.
Cables: Nirvana S-L, Kimber KCTG, Bi-Focal XL, Synergistic Research Resolution Reference and Designer's Reference.
Accessories: VPI…