Simaudio Moon 310LP

This response is a bit outdated, but felt the need to add. Just returned home to Italy with my new simaudio 310lp. At this time, i am running a project debut since i live in Italy and will be returning home. I am enertaining the idea of purchasing the Clearaudio concept table. I received a response from a distibutor and they stated the TT will run in both 110v and 220v at 50-60hz, therefore should work fine here in Italy and the US. Are you aware of this? Also, how does the TT sound with the Clearaudio TT and which cartridge do you have? So far I love the 310 and huge difference in the project that I was using for my phono stage.

Richteer, i also used your review for the 310lp to aid in my purchase. Also, i went to Definitive Audio in Seattle based from your review. I did talk to the guys both in Bellevue and Seattle and they were not aware of your right up on their company. I gave them the info to assess the article. Looking forward to your next review.

I meant to ask, how does the 310 sound with your clearaudio TT.

Harris4crna,

Sorry for the delayed response. Been away from this site for a while.
I am very pleased with the Clearaudio Concept w/mc package and Moon 310lp. The 310lp does take a while to break in. Though it sounds very quiet from the first moment, it certainly loosens up and blooms quite a bit after a good 150 hours or so. I have my analog setup about 25' away from the main system and speakers and use the XLR connection to do so.

I am thinking about purchasing the 320 power supply. Any experience with it?

I've been using the Simaudio Moon 310LP preamp for several months and I love it. I upgraded from a Heed Quasar, which is a wonderful phono pre on its own, but the Simaudio is definitely a few rungs up the ladder--more detail, air, presence, life, you know, all the things that make recorded music sound more "real". The gain and loading options are generous and probably all you would need for most cartridges. I purchased it together with the power supply, and I couldn't image using it without one. I did an A/B comparison with and without the power supply, and without it the sound was comparatively anemic and lacked authority and body. So, basically, I think the power supply is essential. Highly recommended phono preamp!