”I got spectacular results with the Moon 860A V2 and can forgive its high mass and high asking price because it does things that more affordable, and liftable, amplifiers cannot even with the wind in the right direction…A lot of high power amps can do the muscle bit but lack the delicacy and hear through transparency that this Moon offers, and a lot of them completely fall down when it comes to timing…High end audio, it can be addictive.”

Jason Kennedy, the-ear

The Moon 260D continues a tradition of fine CD players from Canada’s Simaudio. However, unless you are a CD-only loyalist, you really need to consider the flexibility of adding Moon’s optional high-resolution DAC section to the 260D. With a 32-bit asynchronous converter and four rear-panel digital inputs (dual SPDIF, a TosLink, and a USB), this optional DAC effectively opens up a whole new world of digital connectivity. Standard CD playback, though expectedly excellent, pales next to the level of refinement that the DAC brings to the table on high-resolution material—an added complexity of soundstage dimensionality that almost seemed to re-inflate the stage.

Neil Gader, the-ear

“This upper-end headphone amp is designed and built with the same care and skill as Moon’s other outstanding products. With the 430HA, clarity and transparency increase and detail shines through. Its rendering of bass is spectacularly great, going lower in the bottom end to reveal tonal and dynamic nuances. The 430HA is an outstanding product in features, design, build- and sound-quality. A DAC option (the 430HAD) adds $800 to the price.”

The Absolute Sound

Prudukter som testades var MOON 680D, 740P & 860A v2

”När vi kopplar upp hela Moon-riggen med Dynaudio Confidence 30 får vi uppleva bland det bästa vi någonsin haft och lyssnat på, på någon av våra redaktioner. Stabilt, slagkraftigt detaljerat, skarpt och bara så fantastiskt bra. Basen är stram men också djup och med i princip all den kraft man kan tänka sig vilja ha.

Tonalt är det hela fantastiskt neutralt, men också musikaliskt pådrivande, utan att någonsin tappa kontrollen.”

Hifi & Musik

 ”I think the Moon 390 and 330A represent the best fully featured amplification system I have heard at under £10,000, and calls into question why one would ever need to spend more. I have totally fallen in love with the sound, the functionality, the look and the quality of these Canadian beasts. Playing music has never been more pleasurable than it has been these past few weeks – I would happily spend the rest of my life with these Moon pieces at the heart of my system. Make no mistake, they are irresistible. Only audition if you are ready to handover the money to your friendly Moon retailer!”

Chris Kelly, the ear