In 1980 Simaudio began producing affordable yet high quality home audio products for the home and professional
industry. The company rapidly gained a local reputation for its products offering a level of quality that was
considered a definite step above the competition. Company philosophy, local manufacturing and a passion for music
all played key roles in the early success of Simaudio.
As the company's market share grew, it's product range followed. In the 1980's Simaudio won favor amongst many an audiophile with key models like the famous PW-3000, an affordable integrated amplifier that sold so well that demand often exceeded supply. The entire 3000 series of integrateds, power amplifiers and preamplifiers received exceptionally high praise from virtually every Canadian audio publication. In fact, today we still service such products with the same care and pride as any current model.
The 1990's saw the introduction of the Celeste series. Our original "Renaissance" circuitry for power amplification was first implemented at this time. These famous oval-faced Celeste products became instantly recognizable for both their elegant appearance and transparent sonics. Stereophile magazine gave the W-4070 power amplifier a benchmark review for its sub-$1500 price, calling it "a remarkable achievement at any price" and awarded it a place in their coveted "Recommended Components" list. This technology was further refined through painstaking research and development; "Advanced Renaissance" circuitry is still used today in our MOON Classic series models.
In 1997 Simaudio launched its reference-grade series of audio products, aptly named the MOON Series. Utilizing many new in-house developed technologies and building on the immensely successful Celeste products, the MOON series considered by many to be the pinnacle of what is achievable when innovation meets technological creativity. Today, the MOON Classic series continues with an expanded range of models and still receives numerous international accolades.
With the rapidly increasing popularity of high-performance Home-Theater systems, Simaudio introduced the MOON Titan multi-channel amplifier in early 2001, the first model of our MOON A/V Series. Bringing years of award winning amplifier design "know-how" to the table, our design team created one of the very first high powered multi-channel amplifiers with a thermally interconnected chassis to ensure exceptional sonic performance across all channels at all times. The Titan has earned a universal reputation as the finest amplifier of its kind and can be found in countless reference grade multi-channel systems worldwide.
To celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2004, we recognized the colossal success of the Nova and Eclipse CD Players, P-5 preamplifier, W-5 power amplifier and i-5 integrated, by manufacturing limited runs of 250 special units of each model. This comprised the MOON Limited Edition series. Each model featured circuit enhancements to raise the bar on performance as well as special cosmetics.
In 2005, we introduced the MOON Evolution series. A product line that embodies life-like sonic performance, luxurious styling, unique flexibility and genuine ease-of-use; A combination unprecedented in the world of high-end audio. The ultimate goal is to provide the customer with a genuine lifestyle enhancement. Common features to Evolution series components include an (i) RS-232 port allowing for both full integration into a custom-install environment and future factory software upgrades, (ii) 12 Volt triggers and (iii) C4 Aesthetics package allows you to customize these component's physical appearance to best suit your needs and/or match your listening room decor.
More recently, in 2007, a new series of MOON components became a reality; The "1" series offers an unprecedented level of performance at a cost that was previously unattainable in the world of high-performance audio. This significant milestone is due largely as a result of our many years of successful R&D, allowing us to offer what is commonly referred to as "trickle down technology".
Then in 2008, we've brought the MOON Evolution series to the next level with the introduction of multi-channel components; The CP-8 Preamplifier / Processor, the MC-8 Multi-channel power amplifier and the HDS-8 HDMI switcher. This trio makes up what is, without a doubt, the ultimate home-theater package. The level of performance offered here, simply put, raises the bar to a previously unimagineable level and redefines what is commonly referred to as the State-of-the-Art.
We began 2010 by celebrating our 30th year in business. To mark this significant milestone we produced a limited edition run of 30 units for each the MOON 600i Integrated Amplifier and MOON 750D DAC, both of which were launched in standard versions at CES that January. These 30th Anniversary models featured a high gloss Ferrari red chassis, polished chrome faceplates, legs and accents. Furthermore, electronic parts in critical areas were of higher tolerances and tighter matching. The 750D was the very first true 32-bit DAC available in the consumer marketplace and was met with very high acclaim globally.
As the company's market share grew, it's product range followed. In the 1980's Simaudio won favor amongst many an audiophile with key models like the famous PW-3000, an affordable integrated amplifier that sold so well that demand often exceeded supply. The entire 3000 series of integrateds, power amplifiers and preamplifiers received exceptionally high praise from virtually every Canadian audio publication. In fact, today we still service such products with the same care and pride as any current model.
The 1990's saw the introduction of the Celeste series. Our original "Renaissance" circuitry for power amplification was first implemented at this time. These famous oval-faced Celeste products became instantly recognizable for both their elegant appearance and transparent sonics. Stereophile magazine gave the W-4070 power amplifier a benchmark review for its sub-$1500 price, calling it "a remarkable achievement at any price" and awarded it a place in their coveted "Recommended Components" list. This technology was further refined through painstaking research and development; "Advanced Renaissance" circuitry is still used today in our MOON Classic series models.
In 1997 Simaudio launched its reference-grade series of audio products, aptly named the MOON Series. Utilizing many new in-house developed technologies and building on the immensely successful Celeste products, the MOON series considered by many to be the pinnacle of what is achievable when innovation meets technological creativity. Today, the MOON Classic series continues with an expanded range of models and still receives numerous international accolades.
With the rapidly increasing popularity of high-performance Home-Theater systems, Simaudio introduced the MOON Titan multi-channel amplifier in early 2001, the first model of our MOON A/V Series. Bringing years of award winning amplifier design "know-how" to the table, our design team created one of the very first high powered multi-channel amplifiers with a thermally interconnected chassis to ensure exceptional sonic performance across all channels at all times. The Titan has earned a universal reputation as the finest amplifier of its kind and can be found in countless reference grade multi-channel systems worldwide.
To celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2004, we recognized the colossal success of the Nova and Eclipse CD Players, P-5 preamplifier, W-5 power amplifier and i-5 integrated, by manufacturing limited runs of 250 special units of each model. This comprised the MOON Limited Edition series. Each model featured circuit enhancements to raise the bar on performance as well as special cosmetics.
In 2005, we introduced the MOON Evolution series. A product line that embodies life-like sonic performance, luxurious styling, unique flexibility and genuine ease-of-use; A combination unprecedented in the world of high-end audio. The ultimate goal is to provide the customer with a genuine lifestyle enhancement. Common features to Evolution series components include an (i) RS-232 port allowing for both full integration into a custom-install environment and future factory software upgrades, (ii) 12 Volt triggers and (iii) C4 Aesthetics package allows you to customize these component's physical appearance to best suit your needs and/or match your listening room decor.
More recently, in 2007, a new series of MOON components became a reality; The "1" series offers an unprecedented level of performance at a cost that was previously unattainable in the world of high-performance audio. This significant milestone is due largely as a result of our many years of successful R&D, allowing us to offer what is commonly referred to as "trickle down technology".
Then in 2008, we've brought the MOON Evolution series to the next level with the introduction of multi-channel components; The CP-8 Preamplifier / Processor, the MC-8 Multi-channel power amplifier and the HDS-8 HDMI switcher. This trio makes up what is, without a doubt, the ultimate home-theater package. The level of performance offered here, simply put, raises the bar to a previously unimagineable level and redefines what is commonly referred to as the State-of-the-Art.
We began 2010 by celebrating our 30th year in business. To mark this significant milestone we produced a limited edition run of 30 units for each the MOON 600i Integrated Amplifier and MOON 750D DAC, both of which were launched in standard versions at CES that January. These 30th Anniversary models featured a high gloss Ferrari red chassis, polished chrome faceplates, legs and accents. Furthermore, electronic parts in critical areas were of higher tolerances and tighter matching. The 750D was the very first true 32-bit DAC available in the consumer marketplace and was met with very high acclaim globally.
To be continued