January 5, 2017
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Simaudio 820S, Part 7
Once you figure out what you are doing with the Simaudio 820S' two fuses, put back the black metal internal case, and the chassis' top plate. This unit has been across the U.S., in multiple homes. It does not generate heat. You have to leave the cover off, and put your ears right up to the electronic components, in order to hear any noise. Thank goodness.
There is not much to say, about the 820S' front. You can order an 820S in all-black (Gross); "Two-tone" silver cheeks with black middle faceplate (Because my audio friend originally had a unit in this half-assed and ugly pattern, he did not keep it); or nice-looking all-silver (Yes!). Otherwise, the front panel features just a Standby button, and a blue-colored power indicator light.
Like other Evolution series models, the 820S features ribbed sides. "Professional" reviewers neglect to tell readers that, if you keep a Simaudio Evolution model, dust can and will accumulate within these side ribs. Getting the dust out is tricky and difficult.
