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Simaudio Moon 280D Digital Analog Converter (DAC) This outstanding DSD DAC includes the Moon MiND 2 streamer. It is in pristine operational and physical condition and has always been reliable with both WiFi and hard wired inputs from external streamers when used.Balanced differential configuration.1 x USB, 2 x optical, 2 x SPDIF and 1 x AES/EBU inputs1 pair XLR and 1 pair RCA analogue outputs.Comes with original owners kit including manual and remote. I don't have original packaging but can ship at buyer's cost in a double boxed PS Audio carton that fits perfectly.Superb Moon build and sound q
The Moon 280D is a well-regarded streaming DAC known for audiophile-grade sound and exceptional build quality, sitting solidly in Simaudio’s mid-to-high lineup. At A$1,950, this listing is a genuine bargain—it sits well below the 25th percentile of A$1,477 from our ground-truth database of 25 recent AUD used listings, and is markedly lower than the median of A$2,267. In fact, it’s even cheaper than the typical new retail price of A$3,000 (US$3,000), making this an outstanding value for a used unit.
This is a worthwhile buy because the 280D delivers near-identical performance to Cambridge Audio’s Edge NQ, supports high-res formats up to DSD256 and 32-bit/384kHz PCM, and includes full MQA decoding, Roon readiness, and AirPlay 2. With its 10-year warranty (or 5-year on used units, as noted), strong networking features, and pristine condition, it’s a rare opportunity to own a top-tier streamer/DAC at a fraction of new cost. No caveats apply given the price and condition.
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Moon by Simaudio traces its roots to 1980, when Victor Sima, an Israeli émigré and qualified audio engineer, founded Sima Electronique in Canada with a deliberate mission to craft superior-sounding products at accessible prices. Initially targeting professionals, the brand—later renamed Simaudio—quickly captivated audiophiles for its sonic excellence and value. Sima retired in 1994, selling to Jean Poulin, whose leadership propelled the evolution into the premium MOON series, building on successes like the Celeste line and in-house innovations from their Quebec facilities.
The company specializes in high-performance electronics, excelling in amplifiers, integrated systems, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and digital converters such as DACs. All products undergo meticulous hand-assembly, in-house chassis machining, and rigorous burn-in testing in Montreal-area factories, emphasizing precision engineering over mass production. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables, MOON's lineup—from reference-grade flagships to the more approachable "1" series—delivers trickle-down technology for broad appeal.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Moon by Simaudio commands respect as a boutique Canadian powerhouse, blending audiophile purity with user-friendly design. Privately held and exported to 45 countries, it rejects esoteric tweaks in favor of natural, detailed sound that invites music lovers to truly immerse themselves, sustaining vibrant success without compromising its heritage of engineering excellence.
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