Yes, I should have clarified that the 850P is still the flagship preamplifier for Moon, but not a streaming preamplifier like the 891 which also has a built-in phono pre-amp, but as you point out, the 850P as a pre-amp alone is relatively more expensive. Recent reviews have pointed out the excellence of the 891 and its pre-amp, DAC, and phono pre-amp, and there should not be concern about the combination of these functions into one unit. The 891 would be excellent to pair with the original poster’s 861 and provide exceptional value at the same time.
Should I get the Moon 891 streamer/dac/preamp for my Moon 861 amp? Or separates?
I own a Moon Audio 861 amp. Right now I have a McIntosh mc12000 preamp and a eversolo A8 streamer. With Focal N1 Sopra speakers (that I am happy with). Obviously, with the streamer I am not getting the best sound I can from my Moon amp.
So, I decided I will sell my McIntosh M12000 pramp (it's so beautiful, it hurts to let go of it) and use the money for a dac/streamer/preamp.
I was thinking about the Moon 891 streamer/preamp/dac. It makes sense because I have the Moon 861 amp. But 25k is so much money, I was wondering... would it be better to use that money on a nice streamer and dac instead? Like a 10k on a streamer and 10k on a Chord dac? Or would it be best to stick with the Moon 891 for the synergy between that any my Moon amp? Looking to get the best sound I can from my amp.
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@mgrif104 Just to confirm, please.. you are using the T+A SDV 3100 HV as the preamp to your 761 Moon amp? |
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