Simaudio P8 Moon Evolution Preamplifier
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Ships from | Surrey, BC, V3W1T6 |
Ships to | United States and Canada |
Package dimensions | 24.0" × 24.0" × 24.0" (85.0 lbs.) |
Shipping carriers | USPS, UPS or FedEx |
Shipping cost | Log in to see price |
Original accessories | Remote Control, Box, Manual |
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For sale is an absolutely perfect Simaudio Moon Evolution P8. I am the original owner of this unit, and I purchased it in late 2013 directly from Simaudio as new old stock that was never sold (the P-8 stopped production in late 2012, and this is one of the final units produced). This unit has been used in a dedicated high end temperature controlled theater/listening room, and has almost exclusively been paired with the matching Simaudio W7M monoblocks. As you can see from the pictures, this unit is flawless. About 2 years ago, when I had the amps upgraded by Simaudio, I sent this unit in for a check up/cleaning and everything checked out perfectly. At that time I had them put the new conical polished feet on it as well. Simaudio shipped it back in separate rather than singular box as shown in pictures. This unit has never been stacked, always placed on 2 dedicated rack spaces as shown in the picture, and always pampered. Simaudio's P-8 has been extremely highly reviewed, and noted (particularly by Stereophile) as offering near identical levels of performance to the Ayre KX-R and Pass Labs XP-30. I have also had the opportunity to directly A/B the P-8 with Simaudio's current flagship preamp, the 850P, and the sound was almost indistinguishable. I am selling because after years of running solid state, I have decided to progress to tube gear.
This P-8 will come shipped in dual Simaudio boxes (pictured), and packaged in all of the original foam inserts accompanied by all of the original accessories such as power cord, remote, trigger cable, 3 Simaudio link cables, and wrapping. The original feet are also in the box. I have no doubt that this is the finest example of a P-8 available for sale anywhere, and it will arrive via your choice of shipping method as new.
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I just bought one these about a month ago and I can't believe how good it is. I like it better than the Simaudio Moon Evolution 850P. It has more warmth and is a bit rounder which I prefer. It is a better blend for my system but still super quiet and transparent. Not quite as dynamic as the 850P but I will take the warmth. It is the best preamp I have ever owned. It is better than Pass Labs XP-30, Mark Levinson No.326s, ARC REF 5SE to name a few, Good luck with your sale. There is nothing in this price range that is going to match the performance of this pre. Funny you mention the XP-30 as I am considering selling my W7M's as well and moving towards the XA-160.8's. Like you, I like a bit of warmth. I am not sure I should mention this since you just bought your P8, but I have an ARC REF6 in the system, and this is what prompted me to sell the P8. Absolutely stunning. They actually sound very similar, but the Ref6 has a bit more warmth and liquidity to it...leagues better than the Ref 5se. Thanks! |
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