Is the Simaudio Moon Eclipse good value? Help

This question comes up fairly often, in the general sense, is newer, cheaper digital gear better than older, more expensive gear? As with all things in audio, the replies are usually split. Some folks love the latest digital chips, and feel that these make the biggest difference. The other camp feels that the power supply and analog output stage are more important than the latest digital chips.

I am from the latter camp. From what I have heard in my system, the $7K CDP of yesteryear will perform better than the $1K CDP of today. To me, having beefy, isolated power supplies and top quality components in the analog output stage makes a bigger sonic difference than having the latest digital chips with cheap parts. Of course, as always, YMMV. I'm sure that others will disagree.

Always been a fan of Simaudio dacs-transports and players. Have always considered their amps-int.amps-preamps not performing at the same level of the digital gear(just my opinion). Would you be willing to pay for repairs if they occur(laser-transport ect.)? Another option is a used Bryston-bcd-1(warranty) or a new Onkyo-CD7000R($1495).

I agree with JMc. I have had excellent luck with buying expensive and well reviewed gear from yesteryear. You get what you pay for IME.

I have the Nova in my stash and it is an excellent Redbook player. I can imagine the Eclipse being even better. At that price, I can't see you losing money if you don't like it.