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Moon by Sim Audio 280D with MiND 2 DAC - Consignment
Condition: Used. Excellent, no obvious marks or scratches on unit, some minor scratches on remote control (See photos)
Includes: Original Inner and Outer Cartons, Remote, Manual, Antenna, SimLink 1/8" cable, Power Cable
SN: 297A22219576
Includes 7 day warranty
Overview
This 280D unit from Moon by Sim Audio features the MiND2 network bridge, making the device a standalone streamer that provides access to Tidal and Qobuz, Deezer and TuneIn radio, via the Moon MiND Controller app. MiND2 is also fully Roon Ready.
With digital inputs (AES/EBU, SPDIF, optical and USB), the 280D can also be used as a straight DAC, the analogue output stage is a fully balanced differential circuit.
With the ability to decode native DSD up to DSD256, PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz,
including DXD, as well as MQA.
Fully asynchronous DAC supports native DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB only) and 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 (i) input signal PCM sampling & DSD rates and (ii) active input.
8th digital input through our MiND streaming module (via WiFi or Ethernet).
The analog stage is a fully balanced differential circuit for increased dynamic range and headroom, higher resolution, as well as improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Specification
THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted) 0.001%
Intrinsic Jitter 1 picosecond RMS
Intermodulation distortion 0.002%
Analog Output @ 0dBFS 2.0V – Fixed Level
Dynamic Range 120dB
Analog output impedance 100Ω
Signal-to-noise Ratio 118dB
PCM Bit-depth range 16-32 bits
Channel Separation 116dB
PCM sampling frequency rates 44.1-384kHz
Frequency response (full range) 2Hz-100kHz +0/-3dB
DSD sample rates DSD64, DSD128 & DSD256
Shipping weight 7.5kg
Dimensions (width x height x depth) 42.9 x 8.6 x 33.3 cm
AUDIO CONNECTION QUALITY GUARANTEE
✔️ Seven day warranty on Consignment*
✔️Passed our checks for functionality
✔️A full inspection noting for any defects
✔️A full completeness check for all included parts and accessories
Generating expert take…
Moon by Simaudio traces its roots to 1980, when Victor Sima, an audio engineer who emigrated from Israel to Canada, founded Sima Electronique in Quebec with a deliberate mission to craft superior-sounding audio products at accessible prices. Initially targeting professionals, the brand quickly won over audiophiles for its value and sonic excellence. Sima retired in 1994, selling to Jean Poulin, whose leadership elevated the company; by the late 1990s, the premium MOON series emerged from the successful Celeste line, embodying innovation and engineering precision while remaining privately held for unwavering control.
The brand specializes in high-performance electronics, excelling in integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, and streaming solutions that prioritize musicality and build quality. Hand-assembled in-house with custom chassis and rigorous burn-in testing, MOON products span reference-grade separates to all-in-one systems like the ACE, alongside multi-channel AV amplifiers. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables, their focus on pure analog and digital playback delivers cosmic precision and futuristic design.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Moon by Simaudio commands respect among discerning buyers for its clear, natural sound that makes music visceral rather than tweaky. Exported to 45 countries with accolades from Stereophile and The Absolute Sound, it rejects mass-market compromises, offering approachable luxury that bridges specialist hi-fi with broader appeal—vibrantly successful today as a Canadian benchmark for uncompromising performance.
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