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Buy a Simaudio Moon 390 or wait for a Bryaston BR-20

Hi, everyone.
My first post after reading for years. My question is should I go for a Simaudio Moon 390 or wait it out for a new Bryston BR-20 that I have a deposit on. How important is MQA for Tidal? 

My system as it stands is a Parasound P6 preamp with Parasound JC1 monoblocks streaming Tidal through Roon on a node 2i. Speakers are Focal Katana 2's. I also have two passive 15-inch JBL subs in custom cabinets powered by Adcom GFA-565 monoblocks.

The P6 handles the sub management beautifully which neither the Moon nor BR-20 will do. 
I'm very pleased with how it all sounds but I can't help but think I could do much better on my preamp and the Node 2i.

Any insight or comments would be appreciated. 
Thanks!
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dubz OP
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Wow, that's great info on the cables, thanks for chiming in! Sounds like the 390 might work with my Katana's after all. Please do get back with your future impressions of the 390 with the 8C's.

I was advised to maybe look at a Rogue RP7 which is a tube pre without streaming and Dac. I've also been looking at an Audio Research Reference 6 on the used market. It's possible I may end up going with a tube preamp.
 
It's such a hard call to make and a lot of money to spend, I'd hate to bring something home only to find out it was a lateral move, or worse, it doesn't sound as good as what I have now.


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dubz OP
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Just to update my post here. I ended up going with a new Rogue RP7 which was a few months away and is now in my system and sounding fantastic. I'm 100% satisfied with it.

On the digital front end, I purchased an Antipodes Core server as well as an OpticalRendu. This now feeds a Chord Cutest DAC. Streaming Tidal via Roon.

This has led me to a much more smooth and engaging sound that I have been thoroughly enjoying. 

Thanks to those that posted suggestions, certainly was solid advice that is much appreciated.

Cheers
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earlflynn
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Moon 390 is a fantastic pre-amp streamer, phono pre.

I had one for a year along with 330A's run in mono.

To keep peace at home I downsized to the 340i then the 600v2. Now moved to all tube and will not look back. The 390 is a great piece of kit and lives up to all the hype. I am sure the Bryston is nice. Not a Parasound guy at ALL.
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