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Simaudio News                                                   Updated: May 27, 2008

05/27/2008 - Two pairs of great reviews! ... two magazine covers!! The 2/2008 issue of hifi & records in Germany reviewed the SuperNova CD Player and MOON i-7 Integrated Amplifier. Editor-in-chief Wilfried Kress was so enamored by these two products that he put them on front cover.

Over in the United Kingdom, HI-FI Choice just published a rave review of the MOON CD5.3 CD Player and MOON i5.3 Integrated Amplifier combination in their June 2008 issue. Both models made such an impact that they are gracing both the front cover and the table of contents.

You can see both of these magazine covers in our on-line magazine cover gallery.


04/08/2008 - The April 2008 installment of Soundstage! just published a superb review of both the MOON P-7 Preamplifier and MOON W-7 Power Amplifier. Senior Editor Doug Schneider was so impressed with both components that he gave them a Reviewer's Choice Award.

The U.K. version of What Hi*Fi? has given 5 star reviews to both the MOON CD-1 CD Player (April 2008) and MOON i-1 integrated amplifier (May 2008). Also in the U.K., the April 2008 issue of hi>>fi World gave the MOON i-3 integrated amplifier their highest possible rating - 5 worlds.

Finally, Canadian publication UHF (Ultra High Fidelity) Magazine issue no. 83 has an exceptional review of the MOON LP5.3. They concluded by stating "I recommend, in the warmest terms, this high end product."


03/03/2008 - The March 2008 issue (#180) of The Absolute Sound reviewed both the LP3 Phono Preamplifier and LP5.3 Phono Preamplifier. Reviewer Wayne Garcia summed up his thoughts on the LP3 by saying "... I can't imagine any music lover not being tickled with its sound." Regarding the LP5.3 he ended off by simply stating "Simaudio's LP5.3 is a friggin' good phonostage". Enough said!

On-line publication Soundstage! just published a fantastic review of the MOON CD-1 CD Player. Reviewer Doug Schneider concluded that "It’s a CD player that does what it’s supposed to do - get the bits off the disc and don’t muck up the sound - and it does so with pizzazz ..."

At the same time, their sister publication GoodSound has released a review of the MOON i-1 integrated amplifier. Senior Editor: Doug Schneider concluded by stating "... Moon i-1 has been designed and built to last, and it sounds so good that it could easily become the centerpiece of many high-quality stereo systems -- and remain so for years to come. As well, he was impressed enought that he gave it a "GoodSound Best Buy Award".


01/18/2008 - We garnered some serious attention at the recent 2008 CES in Las Vegas:

                      Stereophile's 2008 CES Blog

                      Home Theater magazine's 2008 CES Blog

                      SoundStage's CES 2008 show coverage


The January 2008 issue of Stereophile has a first-rate review of the MOON Andromeda. Reviewer Brian Damkroger concluded his editorial by stating "What I do know is taht today, in my system, the Simaudio MOON Evolution Andromeda is as good as it gets. I'm very, very impressed." Editor John Atkinson measurements concluded that "Overall, this is excellent measured performance, and way better than required to reproduce CDs." Perhaps the MOON Andromeda represents a new benchmark - only time will tell.

The February 2008 issue (#179) of The Absolute Sound contains an excellent review of the SuperNova CD Player. Reviewer Neil Gader commented that " ... there is just so little noise and grunge. Its sensitivity with micro-dynamic information draws it ever closer to the best SACD playback, while rhythmically it just "feels" ahead of every beat ... Among its strengths the SuperNova restores harmonic texture to acoustic instruments."

SoundStage! Network publication SoundStageAV.com bestowed their highly coveted "Product of the Year Award" for 2007 on MOON i-7 Integrated Amplifier. This is further proof that the MOON i-7 is the finest integrated amplifier available today.

Finally, issue #198 (January 2008) of Spanish publication Alta Fidelidad has a comprehensive review a MOON Evolution system featuring the MOON Andromeda CD Player, MOON P-8 Preamplifier, and MOON W-8 Power Amplifier.


10/23/2007 - The Simaudio Factory Tour section has been updated with numerous photos depicting both metal work and circuit board assembly for various Evolution Series components.


10/17/2007 - SoundStage! Network publication UltraAudio just finished reviewing the MOON P5.3 preamplifier and MOON W5.3 power amplifier.

Both units made such an impression on reviewer Dan Davis that the editors gave both units a SELECT Component Award.


10/06/2007 - The current issue (November 2007 - #176) of The Absolute Sound has as first-rate review of the MOON i-7 Integrated Amplifier. Editor Robert Harley concludes by saying "There are many good audio products that hit all the sonic checkmarks, but very few that transcend the usual descriptors to deliver a feeling of being in the presence of music-makers. The Simaudio Moon i-7 is one of those components. It does all the audiophile things right, but also has a certain intangible quality that makes music listening even more joyful. I experienced a continual sense of discovery and excitement with familiar records, as the i-7 brought the music to life.

Our on-line Photo Gallery has been updated; We've added a new section called Magazine Covers that has numerous photos of covers with Simaudio products from over the years.


08/04/2007 - Our on-line Photo Gallery is completely revamped. It has been split into three different sections:

                      Authorized Simaudio MOON dealer showrooms

                      Artistic photographs of MOON Products - past and present

                      Simaudio's room & booth displays at trade shows


The "MOON Products" gallery has been updated with many images of our newer models.


07/19/2007 - Coming Very Soon! The MOON CD-1 CD Player and MOON i-1 Integrated Amplifier. The latest additions to the MOON Classic Series. For detailed information visit the MOON CD-1 and MOON i-1 pages.


06/21/2007 - The Education section has been compeletely revised with great deal of all new content. We encourage you to take a visit and enjoy the material.


05/17/2007 - At The recent Home Entertainment Show 2007 in New York City, we introduced the MOON CD-1 CD Player and MOON i-1 Integrated Amplifier. These new models represent an all-out assault on what we consider to be exceptional value for high-end audio. The CD-1 and i-1 will be the new benchmark for the price-to-performance ratio. The press releases are now online and product availability is slated for the fall of 2007.

Speaking of the Home Entertainment Show 2007, the writers from Stereophile, Ultimate A/V and Home Theater Magazine were all very impressed with what they heard and saw in the Simaudio, Dynaudio, Cardas exhibit suite. Just read the blog entries for yourself:

                          Power and Beauty by Stephen Mejias (Stereophile)

                          My Personal Favorite at the Show by Fred Manteghian (Ultimate A/V)

                          A New Moon by Stephen Mejias (Stereophile)

                          Three New Moons This Weekend by Darryl Wilkinson (Home Theater)

                          Big Sound; Small Box by Larry Greenhill (Stereophile)


Finally, well-respected writer Chip Stern covered the show for the on-line publication sixmoons.com where he stated "... the Simaudio/Dynaudio/Cardas room, which to these ears was far and away the best-sounding room in the show". Scroll about three-quarters of the way down the page for his impressions and some pictures:

                          HE2007 - A Non-Comprehensive Journey by Chip Stern



03/16/2007 - Coming Very Soon! The MOON LP3 Phono Preamplifier. Our newest addition to the MOON Classic Series and baby brother to the highly touted MOON LP5.3. Visit the MOON LP3 page for more information.


03/01/2007 - We are pleased to announce many new published reviews since the start of 2007. Please visit the reviews section for more details. Here's a brief synopsis:

  Publication Product(s)
  Stereophile   (USA) SuperNova
  Stereophile   (USA) LP5.3
  The Inner Ear Report   (Canada) Andromeda, P-8, W-8
  SoundStage!   (Internet) CD5.3, i5.3
  SoundStage! OnHiFi   (Internet) i-7
  Australian hi-fi LP5.3
  hi-fi+   (United Kingdom) CD5.3, i5.3
  HiFi Review   (Hong Kong) P-7, W-7, W-7M
  HiFi Club   (Korea) SuperNova
  Wassada.com   (Korea) CD5.3
  What Hi*Fi?   (Korea) SuperNova


As well, we're please to announce that UltraAudio from the SoundStage! Network awarded the MOON Andromeda CD Player, MOON P-8 Preamplifier, and MOON W-8 Power Amplifier with their 2006 Product of the Year.

More recently, SoundStage bestowed the MOON i-7 Integrated Amplifier with the highly coveted Reviewer's Choice Award. Reviewer Doug Schneider concluded with "The Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 is the best integrated amplifier I’ve ever heard. I was astonished at the level of transparency it exhibited, and how it conveyed music in such a pristine, unadulterated way. It’s also built exceptionally well, and its features worked flawlessly.

Finally, Hong Kong based publication HiFi Review awarded the MOON i-7 Integrated Amplifier with a Product of the Year.


10/29/2006 - Coming Very Soon! The MOON P5.3 Preamplifier and W5.3 Power Amplifier, the latest additions to the MOON Classic Series. Visit the New Products page for more information. Stay tuned for more details in the coming days.


10/20/2006 - The November 2006 issue of Stereophile has a review of the MOON P-8 Preamplifier. Referring to it as the ultimate preamp, they were so impressed that it received placement of their front cover:

Click here to see a larger version of the front cover


10/25/2006 - The MOON i-3 and MOON Equinox have been revamped into Special Edition (SE) versions. Both models benefit from electronic parts with higher tolerances in several key areas of the circuit, including an improved toroidal transformer in the power supply of the MOON i-3 SE Integrated. The result is improved sonic performance.


09/20/2006 - The October 2006 issue (#165) of The Absolute Sound contains a exceptional review of the MOON Andromeda Player, MOON P-8 Preamplifier, and MOON W-8 Power Amplifier. They liked this MOON Evolution trio so much that they placed it on the front cover:

Click here to see a larger version of the front cover


In the same issue, the Editors' Choice Awards are listed and both the W-8 and P-8 make the grade, as does the previously reviewed MOON Equinox CD Player.

While on the subject of awards, Ultimateavmag.com has bestowed an Ultimate Choice Award on the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player

Finally, UHF (Ultra High Fidelity) magazine issue no. 77 has an exemplary review of the MOON P-8. The reviewing team found this to be the finest preamplifier they've ever encountered, easily outperforming their in-house reference.


07/13/2006 - You can now read and/or print the latest MOON Product brochures from our Literature section. New are the following product combinations: From the Classic series, the MOON CD 5.3 & MOON i 5.3; From the Evolution series, the MOON SuperNova & MOON i-7; the MOON P-7 & MOON W-7; and the MOON Andromeda, P-8 & W-8.


07/03/2006 - At the recent Home Entertainment Show in Los Angeles, CA we introduced our newest model in the Classic Series; The MOON LP 5.3 phono preamplifier. To learn more, please visit the LP 5.3 preliminary page.

Also at the Home Entertainment Show, Home Theater Magazine presented Simaudio with a RAVE Award (Recognizing Audio/Video Excellence) for the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player in the category of "Best Source Component over $500.00.

SoundStage! Network publication UltraAudio recently awarded their SELECT Component Award on the MOON Andromeda CD Player, MOON P-8 preamplifier and MOON W-8 power amplifier. This was the culmination of senior editor Jeff Fritz's in-depth review of these three models that appeared in the April issue.


03/14/2006 - The March 2006 issue of British-based publication What Hi*Fi? has a colossal review of the MOON Andromeda CD Player. Aside from the five-star rating, they exalted its "Exquisite build quality; awesome sonic performance; explosive dynamics; unbelievably detailed sound." Furthermore, they found nothing against this player, "not even the price because this is an absolutely outstanding player." The MOON Andromeda easily outperformed their similarly priced in-house reference.

UHF (Ultra High Fidelity) magazine issue no. 75 has a rave review of the MOON W-8 power amplifier. Aside from appearing on the front cover, the review staff was so blown away by its performance, they purchased their review sample for their reference system.

French Canadian publication Le Magazine Son & Image reviews both the MOON CD 5.3 CD Player and MOON i 5.3 integrated Amplifier in their March/April 2006 issue (Vol. 7, No. 4). As well as appearing on the magazine's front cover, they found that this combination outperformed the Limited Edition MOON Nova and MOON i-5 reviewed back in 2004.

Stereophile magazine's April 2006 issue contains their semi-annual "Recommended Components" list where the 250 watt dual-mono MOON W-8 power amplifier appears in the highly sought after "Class A" category.


02/20/2006 - We finally have high quality images off several MOON Evolution series components sporting a black brushed/anodized faceplate with the standard silver front panel cheeks. This is just one of the many cosmetic combinations available with our C4 Aesthetics package. Please visit the MOON i-7 Integrated Amplifier and MOON SuperNova CD Player pages where you can see both the black and silver faceplate versions. We intend to have more models displayed with this format in the coming weeks.

The March 2006 issue of Stereophile magazine, has a magnificent review of the MOON W-8 250 watt dual-mono power amplifier. To quote reviewer Kalman Rubinson, "The W-8 was capable of impressive dynamics - from subtle to stupendous, there seemed no practical limit to its responsiveness." Editor John Atkinson's measurements ended by saying "Simaudio's MOON Evolution W-8 joins that select company of modern amplifier designs that offer high power combined with a very noise floor and excellent linearity."

Roy Gregory, editor of British publication hi-fi+ was so moved by the MOON Andromeda CD Player that he made it the focal point of issue 42's front cover.

Finally, you can read a glowing French language review of the MOON SuperNova CD Player in the February/March 2006 issue of Quebec Audio & Video.


01/11/2006 - At the recent 2006 International CES, we launched 4 new products:

              MOON P-7 Dual-mono Balanced Preamplifier

              MOON W-7 Dual-mono Balanced Power Amplifier

              MOON W-7m Mono Balanced Power Amplifier

              MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier
To read all about them, please visit our new products page.


12/27/2005 - Whenever Simaudio launches a new product, you will be able to read all about it on our new products page. This page is also accessible from our main index.


12/06/2005 - We've added a page for the newest addition to the MOON Classic series product line:
                      MOON CD 5.3 CD Player

This is the eagerly anticipated successor to the reknowned MOON Nova CD Player, and is the perfect compliment to either the MOON i-5 Integrated Amplifier or the MOON P-3 preamplifier. Of course, it will harmonize well with any of our other MOON preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers.


08/22/2005 - The September 2005 issue of Stereophile magazine, contains an exceptional review of the MOON ROCK 1000 watt mono power amplifier. In summing up, reviewer Brian Damkroger states "Simaudio set out to build an amplifier as good as any out there, and they've done it". Editor John Atkinson's measurements are concluded as follows: "Simaudio's MOON ROCK offers both superb measured performance and enormous capabilities of dynamic range". The bottom line is that when we set out to create a statement amplifier, we left nothing to chance; A world-class audio publication has unequivocally labelled the MOON ROCK a world-class product.


08/04/2005 - Simaudio MOON products are now designated into three separate product lines; The MOON Evolution Series for products introduced from 2005 onwards; The MOON Classic Series for current products available before 2005 and the MOON A/V series for current multi-channel products. Each of these product lines has its own dedicated section on this website.


06/17/2005 - The July 2005 issue Home Theater Magazine contains an first-class review of the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player. Audio editor Chris Lewis found it to be one of the finest sounding disc players he's ever listened to, with virtually flawless audio performance, as well as excellent video performance that "only sweetens the deal".

Also currently on the newstands is the May/June issue of DVD etc. contributing editor Manoj Motwani, M.D. writes about his topflight experience with the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player. In a nutshell, he scored it 95 (on 100) and unequivocally stated "This piece is an audiophile’s delight, and if you want one of the best universal players that money can buy, the Orbiter should be on your short list and I do highly recommend it."


02/28/2005 - The February 2005 issue of Haute Fidelite, from France, features the MOON Eclipse LE CD Player on their front cover. Inside, a full-blown review yields extraordinary results. Aside from being bestowed a highly coveted "Haute Fidelite Reference" designation, it was rated 5-stars (the highest rating) in all three evaluation categories; Build quality, Musical performance and Quality/price ratio. In the December 2004 issue of the same publication, the MOON i-5 LE Integrated Amplifier also received a glowing review.


02/16/2005 - In the March 2005 issue of Stereophile magazine, Kalman Rubinson's quarterly column "Music In the Round" takes a close look at the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player. Audio and video performance were, in the words of Kalman, outstanding ....

The February 2005 issue of Internet-based magazine HomeTheaterSound.com (The SoundStage! Network) also has a very positive review, available on-line covering the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player. Reviewer Anthony Di Marco emphatically concluded that "In terms of audio reproduction, it is the best universal player I have had the pleasure of experiencing". As well, the unit can be found on their front cover.


01/26/2005 - The February/March 2005 issue (#152) of The Absolute Sound contains an excellent review of the MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player. This is the very first of many upcoming reviews for this exceptional source component. In the very same issue the Orbiter appears in their "Recommended Components" listing for High-Resolution Digital Sources.

British publication hi-fi+ has bestowed a "Product of the Year Award" on the MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier in issue #36.

Finally, the Recommended Recordings section has been updated with many new listings.


12/16/2004 - The Factory Tour section has finally been created. This is just the first of many updates that will take place in the coming months ... enjoy the ride.


12/12/2004 - The reviews section of this website has been reorganized; Reviews now are grouped by model name. As well, we've added a link to the bottom of each model's page that takes you directly to the list of corresponding reviews.


11/26/2004 - We've added a page for the newest addition to the MOON product line:

                      MOON Calypso DVD Transport / Player


11/25/2004 - The December 2004/January 2005 issue (#151) of The Absolute Sound has their annual "Golden Ear Awards" listing where MOON Equinox CD Player is a recipient. As well, the December issue of Stereophile magazine has their annual "Products of the Year" listing where the MOON Equinox is a runner-up in the "Digital Source Component" category, competing against other players at much higher retail prices.

Finally, another excellent review for the MOON Equinox can be found in issue 16 of web-based publication Positive Feedback Online.


11/04/2004 - We are pleased to announce a new factory upgrade program for owners of the MOON Orion & MOON Stellar DVD Players; For a limited time ONLY, we're offering an upgrade path to the new MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player. For further information, please click here or contact our service department by email: service@simaudio.com. This offer expires on January 31, 2005.


09/22/2004 - Stereophile magazine's September 2004 review of the MOON Equinox CD Player is now available for viewing on-line. As well, it is now listed in their recommended components "Class B" category along with the i-3 Integrated Amplifier.

The October/November 2004 issue (#150) of The Absolute Sound contains their respective "Recommended Components" listing where the MOON Equinox CD Player appears in the "$1000 - $2000" category.

Finally, the October/November 2004 (Vol. 2, No. 4) issue of HDTV etc. contains a review of both MOON Aurora Amplifier and MOON Stargate Processor. Contributing editor Manoj Motwani liked this multi-channel amplifier so much that it was given a "Top Choice" award.


08/24/2004 - The September 2004 issue of Stereophile magazine has a rave review of the MOON Equinox CD Player. Editor John Atkinson concluded "Simaudio's rich-sounding MOON Equinox CD Player is a high-end contender ... to those who do care about sound quality and have large CD collections, I confidentally recommend the MOON Equinox." Our "Manufacturer's Comment" is scheduled to appear in the October 2004 issue.


08/11/2004 - Canadian magazine UHF (Ultra High Fidelity) has an excellent review of the MOON W-5 Limited Edition Dual-mono Power Amplifier in issue #70. The editorial staff loved it so much that they purchased one for their own reference system. Furthermore, Albert Simon, one of UHF's reviewers purchased one for his own personal system. Please stay tuned as we'll have this review on-line in the near future.


08/09/2004 - We've added a page for the newest addition to the MOON product line:

                      MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player


07/25/2004 - The rave reviews keep on coming; The July 2004 issue of British-based publication What Hi*Fi? has a great review of the MOON Equinox CD Player. Their verdict was "A class machine for those who plan long, indulgent listening sessions ..." and gave it the maximum 5 star rating.


07/22/2004 - Issue #149 (August/September 2004) of The Absolute Sound contains a spectacular review of the MOON Equinox CD Player written by Associate Editor Neil Gader who exclaimed "The reason it’s so easy to recommend the Simaudio Equinox is because it represents a truly musical upgrade that can be heard and enjoyed immediately ..." As well, the front cover of this issue includes a photograph of the Equinox.


07/15/2004 - The July 2004 issue of internet-based publication SoundStage! has an excellent review of the MOON W-6 Mono-block Amplifiers authored by Editor-in-Chief Marc Mickelson. Also included are impressive technical measurements from Bascom King's BHK Labs.

French-Canadian magazine Quebec Audio & Video reviewed the MOON Equinox CD Player in their April/May 2004 issue, claiming it offers incredible performance at its price point.

From the other side of the Atlantic are three exceptional reviews of MOON components. First, British publication hi-fi+ takes an in-depth look at the MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier in issue #31. Second, the 2004 DesignEdition of German-based HiFi Test looks at both the MOON Equinox CD Player and the MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier. Finally, Stereo magazine, also in from Germany, recenty reviewed the MOON i-5 Integrated Amplifier in their March 2004 issue.


04/29/2004 - Simaudio Ltd. will be exhibiting at the bi-annual Home Entertainment show HE2004 East from Thursday May 20th through Sunday May 23rd in New York City at the Hilton Hotel. You can find us in the Hudson Suite, located on the 4th floor where we'll be actively demonstarting both the MOON Limited Edition Eclipse, P-5 and W-5 in a two-channel configuration and the MOON Orion, Stargate and Aurora in a multi-channel configuration.


02/18/2004 - Simaudio will be exhibiting at the annual "Festival Son & Image" show from Friday April 2 through Sunday April 4, 2004. You can find us in room 307 at the Delta Hotel (475 President Kennedy St., Montreal, Quebec) where we'll be actively demonstrating the new MOON Limited Edition Series in conjunction with loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio.


02/17/2004 - Hong Kong/China based magazine Hi Fi Review has bestowed a "2003 Product of the Year Award" on the MOON W-6 Mono-Block Power Amplifier. A complete review of this amplifier can be found in the March 2004 Issue (#213) of this publication. Also in the same issue is a review of the latest version of MOON i-5 Integrated Amplifier.


02/14/2004 - The February 2004 issue of HomeTheaterSound.com has a review of the MOON Aurora Amplifier. Reviewer Roger Kanno was so impressed with this amplifier that the Soundstage! Network has bestowed it with their prestigious "Reviewer's Choice Award".

As well, currently available on newstands is an excellent review of MOON Orion DVD Player in HDTV etc.'s Winter 2003/4 issue; this is the new sister publication of DVD etc.


01/14/2004 - We've added a section to this website for the our newest product series:

                      MOON Limited Edition Series


11/25/2003 - We are pleased to announce that our Photo Gallery page is now up and running. Here you will find photographs of Simaudio room/booth displays at trade & consumer shows, Artistic photographs of MOON components, Authorized Simaudio MOON dealer showrooms and Customer's systems with Simaudio MOON components.


11/15/2003 - We would like to announce the publication of two product reviews appearing on the SoundStage! Network. At HomeTheaterSound.com you can read all about reviewer Roger Kanno's wonderful experience with the MOON Stargate Processor.

On the two-channel front you can read SoundStage! publisher Doug Schneider's very positive perspective MOON Nova CD Player.


11/06/2003 - The November 2003 issue of Home Theater Magazine contains an excellent in-depth review of the MOON Stargate Processor and MOON Aurora Multi-channel Amplifier.

As well, the MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier is the subject of a review in Canadian-based publication The Inner Ear Report, Issue #15, Vol. 3.

As always, our goal is to have these reviews available for on-line for viewing in the coming months.


09/26/2003 - We've added a page for the newest addition to the MOON product line:

                      MOON LF-S and LF-A AC Line Filters


09/16/2003 - The October 2003 issue of Stereophile magazine contains an excellent review of the MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier. You can find it in Art Dudley's monthly "Listening" column, starting on page 37. As well, you can read our manufacturer's comment on page 185 of the same issue.


09/01/2003 - We are pleased to announce a new factory upgrade program for the MOON i-5 Integrated Amplifier. With the objective of bringing your unit to current production standards, this comprehensive upgrade includes:

              ·   New ultra-high quality passive electronic components in critical areas
              ·   Modifications to the preamplifier section's gain stage circuitry
              ·   A complete calibration of the amplifier section
              ·   Brand new box, packaging and owner's manual

This upgrade will be made available to all MOON i-5 integrated amplifiers, regardless of their age, and is priced at ONLY $175.00 USD ($250.00 CAD).   Please contact our service department for further details.


08/28/2003 - Simaudio will be exhibiting at the annual CEDIA EXPO 2003 from Friday September 5th through Sunday September 7th at the Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can find us at booth #1 right outside the entrance to the main hall.


08/16/2003 - Due to the massive power outage in the North Eastern USA and Ontario on August 14, this website was off-line for approximately 36 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.


07/15/2003 - We recently made numerous enhancements to this website to improve its content and make navigating even easier. The reviews and awards sections have been split into 2 separate pages. We've done the same thing with both the News/Announcements and Press Releases sections. As well, the "Technical Papers" section has been renamed Education and in addition to several existing white papers, it will now contain various essays to help you better understand why Simaudio MOON products beat the competition at their respective price points.

Other significant additions to this website include a new Dealer / Distributor page listing all of our dealers in the U.S.A. and Canada, as well as all of the other countries where our products are available. You will also notice a new section entitled Photo Gallery that will contain images from some our dealers' showrooms and industry trade-show displays. Finally, we hope to have content in the "Factory Tour" section later this year; its been a long time coming, but as a result of several expansions we've delayed the photography sessions until everything is just right.


07/14/2003 - We've added a page for the newest addition to the MOON product line:

                      MOON Equinox CD Player


07/13/2003 - The MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier continues to receive excellent press from both sides of the Atlantic; The July 2003 of on-line publication SoundStage! and the June 2003 issue of British-based publication What Hi*Fi? are the most recent magazines to "spread the gospel".


05/14/2003 - Simaudio will be exhibiting at the annual Home Entertainment show HE 2003 from Thursday June 5th through Sunday June 8th in San Francisco, California at the Westin St. Francis hotel. You can find us in room #425 (2 channel demo) and room #618 (7.1 Home Theater demo).


04/07/2003 - We've added new content to the reviews section of this site; The awards and reviews from French based publication "Diapason" can now be seen for both the MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier and MOON Nova CD Player. As well, we've added the full text for both the The Absolute Sound review of the MOON Nova and the Home Theater Magazine review of the MOON Stellar DVD Player.


03/31/2003 - Stereophile magazine's April 2003 issue has a follow-up review of the MOON Eclipse CD player, authored by Brian Damkroger. As well, the Eclipse continues to appear in the recommended components "Class A" category along with both the MOON P-5 preamplifier and MOON W-5 power amplifier.


03/14/2003 - Simaudio will be exhibiting at the annual "Festival Son & Image" show from Friday March 28 through Sunday March 30, 2003. You can find us in room 612 at the Delta Hotel (475 President Kennedy St., Montreal, Quebec) with loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio.


01/25/2003 - Issue #140 (February/March 2003) of The Absolute Sound recently hit the newstands with an excellent review of the MOON Nova CD Player which can be found starting on page 65. In this same issue, the Nova is included in the "Recommended Components" listing for digital sources in the $2,000 - $3,000 category.


01/15/2003 - We've added product pages for 3 new components:

                      MOON W-6 Mono-Block Power Amplifier

                      MOON A/V Aurora Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

                      MOON A/V Stargate 7.1 Processor


12/13/2002 - Canadian magazine UHF (Ultra High Fidelity) celebrates its 20th anniversary with issue no. 65, which just hit the newstands this week. Inside is a comprehensive review of the MOON Stellar DVD Player (with DCDiä line-doubler). Also in this issue is an in-depth article describing the magazine's recently assembled home theater reference system that uses a MOON Attraction and two Simaudio power amplifiers. We plan to make this review available on-line in the coming months.


11/24/2002 - We've made numerous changes to this website, starting with new images on most of our product pages; Each page will now have a large frontal view of the product; The smaller inside and rear views will have a "click to enlarge" option. You'll also notice that some of our models are now being shown with a silver colored faceplate, as opposed to the usual black version; This is simply to help "show off" the available finishes - All Simaudio MOON components are available in either color. As well, each product page will have a new link, located at the bottom, that opens a "printer friendly" window. The purpose of all this is to provide you with better graphical details about our products and make our site more user-friendly. As always, we welcome your feedback.


11/01/2002 - The MOON i-3 Integrated Amplifier has received the Diapason D'Or (Gold) award from the magazine Diapason, based in France; A review and the award can be found in the November 2002 issue (No. 497).   As well, an on-line review of the MOON Titan Multi-channel Amplifier premieres this month in onhometheater.com (part of the Soundstage! network). Authored by highly respected audio reviewer Wes Phillips, this review shows the MOON Titan's strengths for both soundtrack and music recordings.


10/23/2002 - The MOON Nova CD Player has received the Diapason D'Or (Gold) award from the classical music review magazine Diapason, based in France; A review and the award can be found in the October 2002 issue (No. 496). As well, the Sept/Oct issue (#19) of British magazine hi-fi+ has the first ever review of the MOON AIR Analog FM Tuner.


10/03/2002 - We've added the complete text from the following two reviews that were published earlier this year: The MOON Eclipse CD Player from the Audiophile Voice and the MOON i-5 Integrated Amplifier from Hi-Fi News. They can both be found in the reviews section of this site.


09/11/2002 - The October 2002 issue of Home Theater Magazine has an excellent review featuring the MOON Stellar DVD Player with Faroudja DCDi technology. We plan to have a copy of this review on-line before the end of the year. Also, China/Hong Kong based magazine "Hi Fi Review" recently published (August 2002 #195) an in-depth review of the MOON ROCK mono-block amplifiers; the first comprehensive editorial coverage of this statement product.


07/23/2002 - The July 2002 Stereophile Magazine follow-up review of the MOON P-5 Preamplifier is now available for viewing on-line at the Stereophile.com website.


07/16/2002 - The July 2002 Stereophile Magazine full review of the MOON i-5 Integrated Amplifier is now available for viewing on-line at the Stereophile.com website.


06/18/2002 - Stereophile magazine's July 2002 issue has a full review of the MOON i-5 integrated amplifier, authored by Chip Stern. In the very same issue, you will also find a Follow-Up review of the MOON P-5 preamplifier  As was the case with the original editorial from March 1999, Kalman Rubinson is the reviewer.


06/05/2002 - U.S. based publication The Audiophile Voice has a review of the MOON Eclipse CD Player in their latest issue (Volume 8, Issue 2). As well, the Spring 2002 issue of Canadian based Audio Ideas Guide has just reviewed the MOON Stellar DVD Player with the optional Faroudja DCDiä. Both reviews are very positive and we hope to have reprints available in our reviews section in the coming months.


05/11/2002 - We recently had three (3) reviews of MOON products published by the British press; The i-5 in both hi>>fi World and Hi-Fi News and the i-5080 in What Hi*Fi?. Each editorial was very positive and they all appear in the May 2002 issues of each of these magazines.


04/11/2002 - We've added numerous product reviews from magazines based in both Russia (Audio Music & Total DVD) and Hong Kong (Audiophile). As well we've added the text and graphics from several awards that Simaudio MOON products have received (Robb Report and Hi-Fi Review). They can all be found in the reviews section of this site.


03/25/2002 - At the recent annual Montreal Hi-Fi show (Festival Son & Image), internet publication SoundStage! awarded the Simaudio, Dynaudio, Harmonic Technology suite with the distinction of standout room. Please point-and-click your mouse here for details.


03/04/2002 - As the "digital format wars" and the presence of digital upsamplers continue to confuse people, we've decided to present a technical article entitled "Upsampling, Upconversion and Oversampling: A Marketing Synonym Game". The intention of this article is to "clear the air" by providing you with a better understanding of what's really going on with digital audio. You can also find links to this article on both the MOON Eclipse CD Player page and the Technical Papers section of this site.


02/15/2002 - Once again we've enhanced the look of our website. The most significant change is the new navigation bars on the left side of every page on this site; You'll notice that the current page will always be displayed in green and all other page links are in silver text. The newer style MOON logo and text at the top of the navigation bar (and bottom of each page) better reflects the faceplate of all Simaudio MOON components. As well, we've separated the "MOON Audio Reference series products" and "MOON A/V series products" onto two (2) separate index pages. New pages have been created for "Owner's Manuals", "Technical Papers" and an upcoming "Factory Tour".


02/06/2002 - Three (3) recent reviews of Simaudio MOON products are available for reading in the reviews section. Just published is a review of the MOON W-10 monoblock amplifiers by the web-based publication Audiophilia. As well, recent reviews of the P-3 / W-3 combination by British magazine What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and the Attraction 5.1 Surround Processor by Canadian magazine UHF (Ultra High Fidelity) are now on-line.


02/04/2002 - The final installment of the owner manual revision is complete: The MOON Air Analog FM Tuner owner's manual is now available in PDF format on the Air's product page. The Attraction 7.1 manual will not be made available on this website as a result of its very large size.