AWARD WINNER We’re delighted to share that the MOON 681 network player/DAC has received an Editors’ Choice Award from The Absolute Sound. They said, “serves up an open, airy sound with plenty of dynamic cues to carry the music's emotion straight to your heart. A compelling, high-value package.” We agree. Pair it with the MOON 641 integrated amplifier and you have a wonderful system. Full details can be found in The Absolute Sound, March 2026 issue. Full demos can be found by contacting us! MOON by Simaudio #hifi #awardwinning #canadian

We are delighted to share this outstanding new review of the MOON 371 Network Amplifier from What Hi-Fi? The 371 has been awarded five stars, scoring a full 5/5 in all three categories: sound, build and features. The review highlights the 371's superb build and finish, fluid and refined presentation, and expressive dynamics. As Ketan Bharadia writes: "MOON has done a great job with the 371 streaming amplifier. It is a neat and stylish package that ticks all the boxes as far as features go, while being a pleasure to use. Add the excellent sound quality into the equation, and it becomes a proper alternative to the best streamer/amplifier separates combinations on the market." Click the link below to read the full review: https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/music-streamers/moon-371 Time to hear it if you haven't yet! Find your nearest MOON retailer in the UK and Ireland here: https://www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk/where-to-buy @whathifiuk @moonbysimaudio

TEST TRACK ATTACK Track: Mr Bojangles Artist: Chie Ayado Album: Best II "I’ve chosen this track not necessarily because I love it - in fact, there’s a part of it that really annoys me - but because it’s a superb test of a system’s balance and composure. It opens with piano that should sound soft, weighty and perfectly placed in space, with real air around the notes. As Ayado’s vocal enters, she keeps the power dialled back at first, giving you a chance to assess the balance between piano and voice. Her vocal should sit just slightly left of centre, with a touch of holographic depth - not flat, not stretched. As the intensity builds and that strong vibrato appears (the bit that tests my patience!), your system should remain controlled and open, never aggressive or overpowering - particularly around the 2:03 mark. Push further into the track and you’ll hear dramatic key changes and a real surge in vocal power. This is where system balance is laid bare. From 4:10, as the tempo lifts, everything should come alive with energy and drive - but without glare or hardness. If the upper mids become harsh, that’s almost certainly your room speaking, not the recording. Use the first 10-15 seconds on repeat while adjusting speaker position in small 3-5cm movements. If the piano becomes lightweight, try moving the speakers slightly closer to the rear wall; if the vocal loses focus, experiment with subtle toe-in adjustments. Reflections can play havoc here, so soft furnishings at ear height - even temporarily - can help tame brightness before investing in proper treatment. I gained near-perfect acceptance of this track in our premium listening room (7.2m wide, 5.3m deep, 2.3m rising to 2.7m at the back), with controlled reflections and full diffusion on the side walls. The system was the MOON by Simaudio 371, Dynaudio Special 40, wired throughout with Nordost Red Dawn 3 and a Heimdall 2 Ethernet cable, streaming via Qobuz. It’s a long way from my usual Bowie playlist - but as a true hi-fi test track, it’s outstanding" John Carroll #testtrackattack

Here are a few more pictures from our trip to the Audiovector HQ in Copenhagen. They really do have something special going on there. Every one of their speakers is a masterpiece, especially the R 10 Arreté. If you haven’t heard them yet, contact us and we’ll tell you how. Audiovector #loudspeakers #danishdesign #hifi

Brian and Trevor are enjoying their visit to the Audiovector HQ in Copenhagen. The trip has been packed with extended listening sessions, in-depth product discussions, and the opportunity to see first-hand how Audiovector loudspeakers are designed and built. Watching the skilled craftsmen at work and seeing the care and precision that goes into every speaker really shows the difference that expert design and meticulous construction can make in sound quality. Contact us to find out more about the Audiovector range. Brianandtrevors Audiovector #loudspeakers #danishdesign

What are you having for lunch today? We’re enjoying classic Danish open sandwiches at the Audiovector HQ in Copenhagen. We’ve brought the guys from Brian and Trevors in Manchester with us so they can experience the Audiovector production process first-hand and see the level of precision and expertise that goes into every speaker. Danish sandwiches and beautifully crafted Danish speakers - it might just be our favourite lunch of the year so far. Audiovector Brianandtrevors #loudspeakers #danish #hifi

What a Difference a Decade Makes Ten years ago today, we launched the MOON ACE at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. It was partnered with KEF LS50 Anniversary speakers, and our test track of choice was Black from Pearl Jam’s Ten. The audience loved what they heard. The ACE went on to win multiple awards and became one of our best-selling products. Fast forward a decade. We now have the MOON 371 network amplifier playing the very same track through the very same speakers. And wow. What a difference a decade makes. Compared with the ACE, the 371 delivers astonishing gains in detail, scale, structure and power. Everything is more open, more controlled and more engaging. It earns a straight 10 out of 10 for musicality. Ten years on, and we’ve found that perfect 10. And while we’re talking tens, don’t forget that the 371 comes with a 10-year warranty. If you own an ACE, you owe it to yourself to hear what the 371 can do. We have a feeling plenty of upgrades are on the horizon. Contact us to find out how. MOON by Simaudio KEF #hifi #pearljam #ten #bristolhifishow

Audiovector’s QR series of bookshelf, floorstanding and on-wall loudspeakers delivers a brilliant performance at a great price. The QR 7 is ideal for customers with a reasonably sized room, big expectations of performance and a desire for real value for money. The QR Wall (in the image) is an excellent solution for small rooms, kitchens, studies and busy homes that don’t have the space but still want fantastic sound. Contact us to find out more or click the link below. You might just find yourself a real bargain. https://www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk/where-to-buy #loudspeakers #danishdesign #hifi @audiovector

VPI's Model One turntable has just received Stereonet's Applause Award. The turntable is so good that @vpiindustries has sold out! Contact us to find out when you can next get your hands on one. #turntable #vinyl #vpi

TEST TRACK ATTACK: Shiver - Fever Ray Everything we do at Renaissance is about getting the most enjoyment out of listening to music. We continuously test our systems with a range of our favourite recordings: streaming, CD, and vinyl. Here are our MD John Carroll’s notes from this week's listening session. Not heard this track before? Have a listen - your system might thank you… or it might not. Read on! Track: Shiver Artist: Fever Ray Album: Radical Romantics This is a bit of a show-off track. What it will do is break a weak system if you turn it up. So, back to the MOON ACE all-in-one and the Audiovector QR5-SE loudspeakers I used in last week's track test, and we are flying. This setup is top to tail with Nordost Leif 3 series cables, selected for their fresh presentation. Fever Ray productions always bring dynamic bounce into the mix, with small bursts of upper highs and those haunting vocals. Add to that the fantastic bass drops and you have a track that, if your system is fit for purpose, will impress your non-audio-educated friends. If, however, you have knitted together components of audiophilic fragility, then you may be spending tomorrow fitting new drivers and shopping for valves! Sometimes you just need to blow those cobwebs away, but it’s more fun - and definitely more rewarding - if you do it with a track that also packs groove and engagement into its display of artifice. Having started here, you may now want to dial it back a bit, as your driver coils will be getting a little warm! www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk MOON by Simaudio Audiovector #feverray #MOONbySimaudio #audiovector #hifi