{"id":119472,"date":"2021-02-04T05:21:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T05:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=119472"},"modified":"2021-04-08T08:03:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T07:03:03","slug":"simaudio-moon-600i-v2-review-very-good-dynamics-detail-and-presentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/simaudio-moon-600i-v2-review-very-good-dynamics-detail-and-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Simaudio Moon 600i V2 Review \u2022 Very good dynamics, detail and presentation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Simaudio Moon 600i V2 is a transistor amplifier, in the case of which there is only an amplifier and nothing more. Up to 5 W works in class A, then goes to AB. No negative feedback. Double mono honest is not an attempt to show symmetry inside the case, but a separation that begins with two equal-sized power toroidal transformers.<\/p>\n

By the way, here I satisfied my interest on the subject of who makes power transformers for Simaudio Moon.\u00a0In this particular machine, they are produced by the American company Avel Lindberg, and they are wound at a factory in Sri Lanka.\u00a0This is the kind of globalization.\u00a0However, I don’t see anything bad here.<\/p>\n

Further on the filling, I did not find anything unusual: solid assembly, decent components, including custom-made ones.\u00a0This is just the case when the absence of the unusual is rather pleasing.\u00a0I will not say that originality is bad, but when I found a switching power supply in the preamplifier and simultaneously the digital source of the Simaudio Moon 390, it was a little uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

However, I have come across amplifiers with impulse quality and decent sound – and in this case, too, everything ended well.\u00a0But audiophile conservatism, it is: looked at the insides of the Simaudio Moon 600i V2 – and calmed down.<\/p>\n

Governing bodies are traditionally asymmetrical and also traditionally understandable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The functionality is simple.\u00a0Inputs are line-level only, individually adjustable \u00b1 10 dB.\u00a0The output volume can also be limited for each input, and the inputs can be named.\u00a0In addition, if the amplifier supports SimLink joint control and works in tandem with a digital source supporting proprietary MiND technology, then through the native application on the tablet it is possible to control the volume and inputs.<\/p>\n

Such switching can be configured for only one input – by default it is a balanced amplifier input.\u00a0The device also has a pair of unbalanced line outputs, two pairs of speaker terminals and an RS232 control interface.<\/p>\n

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One thing somewhat upset – the circuitry is declared as balanced, and there is only one balanced input.\u00a0That is, if the owner suddenly wants to use a decent native digital source, and, for example, not the youngest native phono stage, then he will have to choose what to connect via a balanced connection and what via an unbalanced one.\u00a0It is illogical.\u00a0The oldest Simaudio Moon 700i v2, by the way, has the same input configuration, so it’s not about economy.<\/p>\n

The M-eVOL2 has a very smooth volume control, which uses an R2R matrix – the same as in the brand’s older preamplifier.\u00a0Looking ahead, I will say that the adjustment is really very smooth.\u00a0So smooth that I don’t even know if it is necessary in this form.\u00a0But even at a low volume, the sound retains integrity and harmony, does not become flat.\u00a0That, perhaps, is all – then just listen.<\/p>\n

And one more thing about the installation.\u00a0In principle, it is most logical to arrange the components in a rack, in the most familiar way.\u00a0And in the case of an amplifier, this is exactly what should be done – after all, it heats up quite noticeably and needs air.\u00a0But with other components of the manufacturer, you can do differently – use the Evolution Series Bridge.<\/p>\n

These are special spacers equipped with dampers that allow components to be stacked on top of each other (it is logical that they are suitable for older series devices with equally spaced triangular anchor points on the cases).\u00a0In the case when the devices are one of those that do not give significant heating, this can be a good option if you are constrained in the ability to use a large classic equipment rack.<\/p>\n

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Power frame of the case.\u00a0Metal triangles are both part of the radiator and a support that allows you to install devices on top of each other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The test system consisted of a Simaudio Moon 780D v2 DAC, a Simaudio Moon 650D player (worked exclusively as an external disk transport), and\u00a0Dynaudio Confidence 20\u00a0bookshelf speakers\u00a0.\u00a0By the way, this is not the first time I’ve heard this acoustics in a similar combination – the Simaudio Moon components are in the showroom at the Dynaudio factory.<\/p>\n

Calm and neatness<\/h2>\n

To begin with, I put on a Bingo Miki & Inner Galaxy Orchestra “Montreux Cyclone” CD.\u00a0The presentation was calm and intelligent, but confident, without timidity.\u00a0The sound is light, but not brightly transparent, but slightly dull – only this is never a veil.\u00a0The detail is very good, only there is no sharpness at all.\u00a0Everything is smooth, calm, not intrusive and at the same time disposes to thoughtful listening and immersion.<\/p>\n

There is not much bass in conjunction with actually two-way bookshelf speakers, but the control is good.\u00a0There is peace of mind.\u00a0One could call it softness, but the elaboration is just very decent – there is both speed and volume.\u00a0At the same time, there is no heaviness or rudeness.<\/p>\n

The top lid is very thick and weighty, it also helps to cool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The middle is very pleasant, a little restrained, but not at all cold and not boring – there is no formalism at all, and the detail is good.\u00a0There seems to be not a lot of top, but everything is clearly audible – also detailed and legible.\u00a0Complex parts in music are beautifully intertwined, the sound is multifaceted and quite airy.\u00a0The device (and the system as a whole) works very well for quiet sounds, shades and intonations.\u00a0Scene, volume and air are fully present.<\/p>\n

On the whole, the sound absolutely gravitates towards thoughtful intimate listening – it seems to exist only for a specific listener, and does not try to fill everything with itself, without fail and roughly attract attention.\u00a0And with all this there is dynamics, and intelligibility, and a lot of subtle points.\u00a0An unusual and pleasant combination.<\/p>\n

The next disc is Sylvain Luc “Trio Sud”.\u00a0The recording itself is quite expressive, open, with raised bass and lower mids, which are enough to make even a slightly unbalanced system lose control.\u00a0But that did not happen.\u00a0The scale and volume are audible, but everything is within the bounds of decency – and the sound does not fall into vulgar emotionality.\u00a0But he does not lose his free charm either.\u00a0However, at the same time, the volume is not compressed, I did not notice any craving for intimacy here.\u00a0And the whole expression of music looks in our case a little more restrained, a little neater, but without losing in details and shades.<\/p>\n

What, again, is unusual – the sound very delicately balances between restrained conservatism and some kind of honest transparency.\u00a0There is no shyness, angular tightness or boredom here.<\/p>\n

Plus control over acoustics.\u00a0The new Dynaudio Confidence series clearly does not require a “welding machine” as an amplifier, but it is also obvious that the acoustics does not intend to forgive the flaws in the path – and if there were problems with control, it would be perfectly audible.<\/p>\n

Simaudio Moon 600i V2 Rear Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Played The Album Leaf “In a Safe Place”.\u00a0The atmosphere is very good, but still neat.\u00a0There are things on this album with a specifically written bass: it is not deep, but in some cases it almost makes your ears sound – an obvious overload.\u00a0In our case, this feature is audible, but the acoustics did not start – everything is within the permissible limits.\u00a0As for the rest, the system divided and singled out different parties very nicely – everything is somehow in plain sight, clearly, but not pretentious.\u00a0And the sound does not disintegrate at all into details.<\/p>\n

Then you need something more complicated and more energetic.\u00a0I decided to listen to DJ Krush’s “Zen” album.\u00a0A good, complex varied rhythm, far from simplistic, good elasticity and harmony of the sound in general.\u00a0You can hear a lot of details, the scene is complex.\u00a0But here it turned out too light, in my opinion.\u00a0And sometimes a little gloom would be needed, even if slender and detailed.\u00a0The rest is flat bass, middle and flat top.\u00a0At the same time, you can hear that the music is complex, multifaceted – and, moreover, it is written very well.<\/p>\n

Internal arrangement of Simaudio Moon 600i V2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Intelligent restraint<\/h2>\n

After – a compulsory program in the “heavy genre”.\u00a0Included Shape Of Despair “Illusion’s Play”.\u00a0And here it turned out interesting.\u00a0Attack, drive, detail, even the general atmosphere – everything is there.\u00a0And sharpness or simplification is also not audible.\u00a0But all synthetics in music are noticeable very clearly – somewhere the synthesizer is not very good, somewhere else something.\u00a0And the music, which seemed to be conceived and played like metal, turns out to be a little puppet-comic and not at all scary.<\/p>\n

This effect is familiar to me – in practice it is a dilemma for fans of the genre.\u00a0Either agree with a similar sound, or choose albums that are really well (albeit very dirty) recorded.\u00a0Or choose a system that will be easier to play, but denser, without going into nuances so much.<\/p>\n

What’s more interesting about this kit is that it didn’t impress me with a system with extremely legible and corrosively detailed sound.\u00a0Although you can hear a lot.\u00a0Because the whole presentation as a whole does not emphasize the detail or decent timbre honesty, which, meanwhile, are present.<\/p>\n

Cecilia Bartoli, Andras Schiff’s “Italian Songs” CD just didn’t want to stop.\u00a0I love this music and it was a pleasure to listen to it here.\u00a0First of all, due to the details, very good elaboration of each part (without any sharpness and prickleness) and an excellent scene.<\/p>\n

Perhaps sometimes the sound seemed too restrained and intelligent, but it would suit a calm listener who appreciates delicacy without question.\u00a0I lacked the expression and liveliness a little.\u00a0Although I did not hear anything plastic or simplified.\u00a0Apparently, he just got used to a more open presentation when listening to this recording.\u00a0But in general, everything is not bad.<\/p>\n

A standard remote control that allows you to control several devices from the manufacturer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And finally – the Eighth Symphony by Ralph Vaughan Williams.\u00a0In principle, everything is also very good.\u00a0First of all, I want to listen to music.\u00a0The sound turned out to be lighter and more solid than I expected, but there is no porridge, no loss of dynamics.\u00a0Good string parts, good orchestral stage, air.\u00a0Such is the presentation – neat and light.\u00a0It was a bit unusual, but I didn’t want to turn off the system – there was something special about it.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The amplifier is definitely not for everyone and everyone.\u00a0But if someone sinks into the soul – it will not be easy to find an analogue.\u00a0The functionality, except for that very single balanced input, is optimal – I see no need to add or subtract.\u00a0And the honed own sound signature and character always command respect.<\/p>\n

Even taking into account a very, very ambiguous price, with which the device will not easily get along in the market.\u00a0But there are enough amplifiers that strive to impudently smudge the listener or sluggishly mumble on the sidelines – but such a combination of accuracy, intelligence, calmness with obviously very good dynamics, detail and clean presentation is not common at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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