A Respected Hi-Fi Brand Just Dropped a Stunning Amplifier for Modern Audiophiles

Believe it or not, it’s one of the storied brand’s more entry-level offerings.

Close-up of a silver volume knob and digital display showing music track details on a black and silver audio device.

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By Tucker Bowe

Published October 8, 2025

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Updated October 10, 2025

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Simaudio is a heritage Canadian hi-fi manufacturer with a history dating back to 1980. It’s best known for the reference-grade audio components in its North Collection, which range from $11,000 to $25,000.

But now the brand has launched the Compass Collection, comprised of more entry-level” hi-fi components with trickle-down technologies from its North Collection. And the first product in the series is the Moon 371. According to the brand, it sets a “fresh benchmark for modern audio systems.”

But make no mistake, it’s still out of most people’s price brackets.

Moon 371 by Simaudio

Black MOON audio device with digital display showing album art and track info, placed on a wooden shelf with vinyl records. — The Moon 371 is an all-in-one streaming amplifier.

The Moon 371 is a super versatile “just add speaker” amplifier that’s designed for modern audiophiles. It combines a power amplifier, preamplifier, DAC, network player, and phono stage into a single box with a beautiful color display.

For brevity’s sake, let’s refer to it as a high-end streaming amplifier.

Black MOON audio amplifier with digital display and large knob on wooden shelf with vinyl records and turntable. — The audiophile amplifier borrows trickle-down technologies for the brand’s even more expensive line.

Trickle-down tech

As an amplifier, it’s beefy. It’s capable of powering 200 watts into 4 ohms or 100 watts into 8 ohms, meaning it should be fully able to drive a wide range of high-end loudspeakers.

Notably, Simaudio integrated it with several proprietary technologies from its flagship North Collection, including the MHP power supply, which promises to provide ultra-stable power, and the MDCA distortion-canceling amplifier, which aims to deliver an exceptionally clean, dynamic sound.

Close-up of a black and silver audio amplifier with a large silver knob on a wooden surface. — The Moon 371 features a high-resolution DAC that supports audio playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD256 files.

Like the brand’s other streamers, the Moon 371 operates on its Mind 2 streaming platform, which offers native support for most of today’s Wi-Fi streaming protocols, including Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect.

It’s Roon Ready and supports Bluetooth streaming as well.

Black MOON audio player with digital display showing album art and track info on a wooden shelf next to a turntable. — The Moon 371 boosts a beautiful color display for showing off album art.

Elsewhere, Moon 371 features a high-quality phono stage that supports both moving-magnet (MM) and moving-coil (MC) cartridges, and thus should work with a wide range of turntables.

And it sports a diverse array of both analog and digital inputs, including USB-C and HDMI eARC, so you could technically make it the hub of your home’s desktop or home theater system.

Price and availability

As mentioned, while the Moon 371 is one of the brand’s more affordable options, it’s still a far cry from cheap. It costs $6,500, making still one of the most expensive streaming amplifiers out there.

It’s available now from Simaudio’s website and authorized retailers.s

Silver and black MOON audio amplifier with digital display showing music track information and a large volume knob.

Simaudio Moon 371

The Moon 371 is a super versatile “just add speaker” amplifier that’s designed for modern audiophiles. It combines a power amplifier, preamplifier, DAC, network player, and phono stage into a single box with a beautiful color display. As an amplifier, it’s capable of delivering 200 watts into 4 ohms or 100 watts into 8 ohms, meaning it should be fully capable of driving a wide range of high-end loudspeakers. Notably, Simaudio integrated it with several proprietary technologies from its flagship North Collection, including the MHP power supply, which promises to provide ultra-stable power, and the MDCA distortion-canceling amplifier, which aims to deliver an exceptionally clean and dynamic sound.

$6,500 at Simaudio

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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