Moon Audio Referece Integrated vs LSA Signature

I have not heard the LSA but recently owned a Simaudio Moon I-5. I used it with Green Mountain Europas but didn't like the sound and moved to an Ayre AX7e. I much prefer the Ayre and would highly recommend it to you as an option.

I felt the Sim was brittle in the upper mid range and found it quite fatiguing to listen to. I also did not like the way the volume functioned, the volume steps are quite large and I prefer more ability to fine tune. I did try a number of different speaker cables and interconnects all with the same result.

I did a review on the Ayre under "reviews" if you would like details. Suffice it to say, the Ayre is an exceptionally musical amp with the most accurate instrumental timbre I have heard to date.

I think the other 2 posters are confusing Sim Audio with Moon Audio. The Moon Audio Reference looks identical to the LSA Statement. I used to own the DK Signature which I thought was a very good integrated. I recently saw the Moon Reference and I had to do a double-take. I really don't know what the advantage is to Moon to market a product that looks exactly like LSA's. I have to assume the two companies are in business together. LSA appears to be struggling to carve out a place in the high end market. The Moon Reference and the LSA Statement appear, and I say "appear" reservedly so, to be the same integrated. But I can't say so for sure without knowing what's on the inside of each amp. Performance-wise if it's even similar to the Statement you probably can't go wrong with the Moon, but I'd sure get lots of details on it before purchasing. Just be aware if you buy the Moon and later decide you want to sell, you'll take a substantial loss.

I found my answer. Brian Warford, President of LSA confirms that they are the OEM. He states that this integrated is better than the Standard.

I am purchasing one and will give some feedback when it arrives.

I found my answer. Brian Warford, President of LSA confirms that they are the OEM. He states that this integrated is better than the Standard.
Revrob (Threads | Answers)

Did you mean better than the LSA Signature? In your original post you were asking how the Moon integrated compared to the Signature.

Brian feels that the Moon was comparable to the Signature not better. Chris Moon feels its better than the Signature and right below the Statement even though it looks like the Statement. For $2400 I'm hoping it is a great deal. I like the MKII that I previously owned with my setup, sold it and bought the Audia Flight Two but the DK had more bass and slam even though the Audia Flight had great mids and highs.

I believing this is a step up.