Anyone try the simaudio sim Moon lp5. phono stage?

There is a new simaudio phono stage the MOON LP 5.3. Has anyone tried it and care to comment on it?

pedrillo02-17-2007 5:36pm

audio13 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 03-02-2007 at 02:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FWIW -- I just saw that Fremer has a little review on this phono stage in the March issue of Stereophile on page 32. He seems to like it and concludes that: "Given its sturdy build, flexible configurability, balanced outputs, black backdrops even when run single-ended, and its tight, deep bass, the LP 5.3 is silly good and easy to recommend. And at $1400, it's a steal, a bargain, a best buy, and a no-brainer." How are his reviews generally? Any good?
orind Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 03-02-2007 at 03:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have been using one for a few months now. Simaudio LE amp and preamp, Basis 1400 table with a Dynavector 20xH cartridge. I have used it both balanced and single ended. I find it offers better performance than the phono stage that was built into Musical Fidelity KW500 integrated and the BAT VK30 preamp with phono card. As mentioned above, the phono stage is absolutely silent and is very acurate tonally--it does not warm up vocals or add artificial space to music--it faithfully reproduces what sound is there. Soundstage has a good sense of depth and width.
jclnv Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26 posts 03-02-2007 at 10:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anyone A-B tested it with the Whest ?