Moon by Simaudio has unveiled the Compass 371, a streaming amplifier that blends the company’s celebrated analog heritage with its newest digital engineering. The release marks the beginning of the Compass line, a series designed to carry Moon’s signature sound into a new era, while remaining grounded in the craftsmanship that made the brand a reference point for audiophiles worldwide.
The Moon 371 is a streaming amplifier that supports all popular streaming services, from Spotify Connect to Qobuz and Deezer. Of course, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, and Roon are also available as signal sources, thanks to the proprietary MiND 2 streaming platform.
Design That Feels Familiar, Yet Fresh
At first glance, the Compass 371 looks unmistakably like a Moon product, but with a more modern edge. The curved aluminum “cheeks,” the seamless enclosure, and the sculpted profile all return, but everything is sharper, cleaner, more intentional.
Cooling slots are hidden in plain sight, running along the sides and top like purposeful design accents. Beneath them sit the radiators that keep the amplifier stable, while the exterior stays elegant and free of visible screws.
A large color display sits at the center of the front panel, flanked by slim function buttons, a smooth volume encoder, and a 6.3 mm headphone output. Available in deep matte black or a restrained silver finish, the Compass 371 carries the confidence of a future classic.
If you already have separate power amplifiers, you can also connect them via a separate pair of RCA connectors. However, this is rarely necessary. Of course, you can also connect hi-fi speakers directly to the amplifier.
Built to Be the Center of Everything
Moon designed the Compass 371 as a hub that can handle the wide mix of sources modern listeners depend on. Its connectivity includes:
• XLR and RCA analog inputs
• A dedicated MM and MC phono stage influenced by the flagship 810LP
• RCA pre‑outs for adding external amplification
• USB Type‑C, optical, and dual coaxial digital inputs
• HDMI ARC for television integration
• Ethernet ports for networking and component communication
• Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth built directly into the chassis
Streaming runs on Moon’s MiND 2 platform, offering TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and full multi‑room functionality. A Roon Ready update is planned for an upcoming firmware release.
High‑End Engineering, Under the Hood
Inside the Compass 371 sits Moon’s MDCA distortion‑cancelling amplifier architecture, a design that uses a precision comparator to neutralize imperfections between the gain and output stages.
Power is supplied by a redesigned 800 watt version of the MHP hybrid supply, combining linear and switching elements for speed, stability, and low noise.
The amplifier delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, climbing to 200 watts into 4 ohms, a doubling that reflects both electrical control and confidence. Its frequency range, from 5 hertz to 100 kilohertz, pushes well beyond typical integrated amplifiers, giving the 371 unusually broad headroom for dynamics and detail.
Moon's MDCA (MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier) technology delivers 100 watts into eight ohms and a whopping 200 watts into four ohms.
Digital Done With a Long View
The DAC inside the Compass 371 is modular, meaning future upgrades can be made without replacing the entire unit. High‑resolution formats are fully supported, ensuring the amplifier stays relevant as digital formats evolve.
This modular approach, combined with the hybrid power supply and low‑distortion amplifier stage, shows Moon’s continuing shift toward long‑lifespan products designed to age gracefully rather than quickly.
With a price of €6,800, the Compass 371 enters the market as Moon’s new entry point into true high‑end performance. As the long‑respected Ace steps aside, the 371 becomes the brand’s signature all‑in‑one component, built to simplify modern listening without sacrificing the build quality and sonic character longtime Moon fans expect.
The Compass 371 brings together precision engineering, minimalist industrial design, and a sound philosophy shaped over decades, creating a product that feels both new and timeless.
For listeners searching for an amplifier that combines streaming convenience with the gravity of traditional hi‑fi, Moon’s Compass 371 stands ready to take its place as the next classic in the company’s lineage.
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