MOON 280D STREAMING DAC IS UPGRADED AND UPDATED

The Canadian MOON 280D Streaming DAC has been upgraded and updated to increase its connectivity options.

MIND2 STREAMING MODULE

At the heart of the MOON 280D is the MiND2 streaming module (MOON intelligent Network Device), now featuring Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2, plus Tidal Masters, Deezer Hi-Fi, HIGHRESAUDIO (where available) and Qobuz Sublime+ music services.

The MOON 280D digital engine decodes native DSD up to DSD256, as well as PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, including DXD. The fully balanced analogue stage features a third-order filter. It is MQA certified, Roon Ready and has Bluetooth aptX connectivity.

The new updated MOON 280D Streaming DAC

MOON MIND CONTROLLER APP

The 280D can be operated by remote control or MOON’s app, the MOON MiND Controller, which is available in iOS & Android versions. This app is simple to use and allows music files to be played from digital services, computers and NAS drives. It is regularly updated by MOON to provide extra features to the existing list.

A couple of the most popular recent additions to the app are: Tidal’s My Mix, which creates the perfect playlist for a listener by using an algorithm to comb the Tidal library based on their most recent listening patterns and saved music collection. And Spotify Connect.

MOON 280D STREAMING DAC FEATURES:

• Fully asynchronous DAC.
• Supports native DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB only).
• Supports PCM up to 384kHz (32-bit on USB only).
• Seven digital inputs: AES/EBU x 1, S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 2, USB x 1 and Qualcomm aptX audio for Bluetooth x 1 – for use with virtually any digital source.
• An eighth digital input is through the MiND 2 streaming module (via WiFi or Ethernet).
• Front panel LED indicators to show active input and input signal PCM sampling and SD rates.
• Analogue stage: fully balanced differential circuit
• AirPlay 2 compatible.
• Roon Ready.
• Tidal Masters, Deezer Hi-Fi, HIGHRESAUDIO and Qobuz Sublime+ music services.
• MQA decoding.
• Spotify Connect compatible.
• Multi-room synchronised playback.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Available in a black or signature MOON two-tone finish, the 280D is designed and manufactured in Canada and comes with a 10-year warranty.

UK RRP: £2,950

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