Moon Audio Referece Integrated vs LSA Signature

Thanks Bob. I owned the MKII and like it better than anything else I had up to this point. When I sold the MKII I then bought the Audia Flight however it made me miss the DK. I was able to trade the Audia Flight for the Moon Integrated and if it is a step up from the DK MKII that I had then I think I will be well pleased.

I have not heard the Standard, Signature, or Statements so I have nothing to compare them to. I guess when I am ready to up grade I will like at the Signature and Statement.

Thanks Bob and Foster, I am still learning how all this works. Any suggestion for full range speakers? I currently have Legacy Classics. I have had them for about 13 years and looking to replace them soon.

Correction: I traded the Audia Flight and cash for the Moon. I felt it was a good deal. I don't usually buy new so the 1 year warranty is a plus for me.

FYI. The Moon now comes with a 2 year warranty versus the previous 1 year.

I have to ask. I have looked at new and used DK/LSA/Moon integrateds, and really thought what a deal. But have really had concerns about these chinese built products, and their reliability, resale value, and long term reliabilty, parts and service availability. There is one used available in my area that is sevaral years old, but again I have the same fears, and really don't know much about the americam copanies that have them built. Now I know NAD Master Series is Chinese, Cary has some built there I believe, and many other long established companies, so I know they will be around for quite awhile. So tell me am I paraniod here, or is it really as risky as it sounds ?

The DK were over-hyped when they first came out as the best integrated amp ever beats and competes with separates at 3 to 5 times its cost. That's not true but it is a very good integrated. Then LSA bought out DK and IMO made the comapny stronger and improved their product line across the board. Their Signature and Statement models have received, from top line reviewers, high praise.

But like any audio component it is about personal taste and budget. I once had the DK MKII and really liked it but got the bug and decided to upgrade to the Audia Flight Two integrated. I kept the Audia Flight for about 3 month and sold it because I really missed my DK.

I bought a new Moon Audio Integrated made by LSA. I had no problems selling my DK integrated. I love the sound and probally will keep this for awhile.

Resale comes into play if you don't like the sound but the Moon new for $2400, which is better than the LSA Standard, is a great buy. The quality and the workmanship are first rate.

I believe it is a great deal others might disagree but it works for me.