Daniel J SaitSimaudio’s new MOON 390 all-in-one network player has been birthed to offer a complete high-end listening solution. Featuring a DAC, preamplifier, headphone amplifier, phono stage and network streaming capability, the maker says it’s MOON 390 is a truly flexible music system. Simply connect it to a power amplifier or active loudspeakers to allow it to sing.
Simaudio says it has built upon its heritage by incorporating the functionality of its award-winning preamplifiers and DACs with the latest high-end streaming architecture to create the MOON 390. With a wide choice of analogue and digital connection possibilities, however the music is played, the MOON 390 is designed to reveal high levels of detail.
Fully equipped for high-resolution streaming through music services such as Tidal, Quobuz and Deezer, the DAC architecture supports PCM (up to 32-bit/384kHz), DSD (up to DSD256) and is MQA certified. It is also Roon ready and has Bluetooth aptX HD connectivity.
Inside the new MOON 390 is the new MiND2 module (MOON intelligent Network Device) which delivers an engaging way of organising, streaming and listening. MiND 2 allows the playback of the most recognised music file formats, including DSD and MQA (via local files and TIDAL Master files). The 390 also boasts a USB host port, permitting access to music on USB thumb drives. Lastly, MiND 2 will also stream any digital or analogue input of the 390 to other MiND zones on the same network. The MOON 390 is available in a black, 2-tone, or silver finish, and comes with a 10-year warranty. The product is distributed in the UK by Renaissance Audio and is expected to retail at £4,750.
Key Features
- ROON ready device
- Tidal, Deezer and Qobuz Music Services
- Stream local source to other zones
- MQA and DSD decoding
- Menu-configurable MM/MC phono stage
- High End ESS DAC PRO chipset
- Up to 32-bits / 384 kHz sampling rate (USB)
- Multi-room synchronized playback
- HDMI 2.0 switcher (4k, HDCP 2.2)
- OLED screen
- MHP (MOON Hybrid Power – Universal Power Supply)