MOON

280D – Streaming DAC

$4,800.00

The MOON 280D is a high performance fully asynchronous DSD 256 / 32-bit DAC with versatility, including Bluetooth and our optional MiND 2 module.

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MiND 2 streaming module

MiND 2 (MOON intelligent Network Device) is a fabulous way of streaming and listening to your music.

MiND 2 is Roon Ready and allows the playback of all the most common file formats, including DSD, and MQA file formats (via local files and TIDAL Master files).

World of music

Imagine a world of music right at your fingertips. The MOON 280D makes this a reality. Simply launch your favorite music services app on your smart device and pair it to the MOON 280D using Bluetooth technology. Then sit back and enjoy the music.

Lifelike Transparency

The extraordinary digital engine within the MOON 280D decodes native DSD up to DSD256, as well as PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, including DXD. The fully balanced analog stage features an exceptional 3rd order filter for lifelike transparency. The result is a level of fidelity that creates an emotional connection to your music.

Specifications

Design features

  • Fully asynchronous DAC.
  • Supports native DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB only).
  • Supports PCM up to 384kHz (32-bit on USB only).
  • 7 digital inputs (AES/EBU x 1, S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 2, USB x 1 and Qualcomm® aptXTM audio for Bluetooth® x 1) for use with virtually any digital source.
  • Front panel LED indicators for active input and input signal PCM sampling & DSD rates.
  • With 8th digital input through our MiND 2 streaming module (via WiFi or Ethernet).
  • Analog stage: fully balanced differential circuit for increased dynamic range and headroom, higher resolution, as well as improved signal-to-noise ratio.
  • AirPlay 2 compatible
  • ROON Ready device
  • Tidal Masters, Deezer Hi-Fi and Qobuz Sublime+ Music Services
  • MQA decoding
  • Spotify Connect compatible
  • Multi-room synchronized playback

Specifications

  • Frequency response (full range)
    2 Hz – 100 kHz +0/-3 dB
  • THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted)
    0.001 %
  • Intermodulation distortion
    0.002 %
  • Dynamic Range
    120 dB
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio
    118 dB @ full output
  • Channel Separation
    116 dB
  • Intrinsic Jitter
    1 picosecond RMS
  • Analog Output @ 0dBFS
    2.0 V
  • Analog output impedance
    100 Ω
  • PCM Bit-depth range
    16 – 32 bits
  • PCM sampling frequency rates
    44.1 – 384 kHz
  • DSD sample rates
    DSD64, DSD128 & DSD256
  • Shipping weight
    16 lb / 7.5 kg
  • Dimensions (width x height x depth)
    16.9 x 3.4 x 13.1 in
  • 42.9 x 8.6 x 33.3 cm