Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon?

Which integrated will match best with your speakers and room and what kind of sound do you prefer? Unfortunately, there is no way for anyone to answer these questions. You will not know until you're able to stick the integrated in your system with whatever Verity speakers and hear what you have. Since we can't audition used units, you will need to gamble, buy the integrated and speakers, and face possible re-sale of the integrated.

I use Luxman with Verity and tried quite a few amps (Pass 350.5, Naim 250.2 of the above mentioned). The 590 has a very direct and dynamic sound that is absent even in the Luxman separates. I was very happy with the sound of 590 in my system. The Naim has excellent pace but decay is less realized. The treble is also not as sweet (very stringent on violins) and extended comparing to a pure class A amp. Pass is fluid sounding for SS and has much more power. However, Luxman has better resolution and pace. The functionality (phonostage, tone control) and build quality another plus.

your separates?

Thank-you!

I was thinking of the Verity Audio Rienzi with the Luxman L-590Aii, which should be more than adequate to drive them.

I was also thinking of either a Luxman (D-06 or DU-08) or Esoteric X-05 CD player to complete the system.

Regards,

Mark

T.

It will be a good system with either Esoteric and Luxman cdps. They are very different in sound so audition is a must. Server and dac is not a bad way to go either.

Good luck