Anybody have experience with SimAudio Celeste W-4070 amp?

I see one locally for sale and well within my budget, just don't know much about them although the online reviews are glowing for the most part.
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Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B, Rythmik L12 sub.

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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,954
    Just spoke with a dealer on a Parasound HCA1500 and while he could not give a direct comparison(did not think he would) he said you can't go wrong with Sim. Decisions, decisions.
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    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B, Rythmik L12 sub.
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    edited May 2018
    While I haven't heard that specific line I did have the opportunity to listen to their Moon line of monoblocks. They were absolutely fantastic sounding, I remember them being on the warmer side. They were paired with all SimAudio gear (Network player, DAC, Preamp) and some Rockport speakers.

    I believe Esoteric Audio in Phoenix is a dealer of theirs and may be able to offer more comparisons as I haven't heard any Parasound yet.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,119
    You can't go wrong
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,954
    So, can anybody confirm it's a common ground amp?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B, Rythmik L12 sub.