Digital Processor Reviews

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Description: One-piece network player/D/A processor/analog preamplifier with phono stage, BRM-1 intelligent remote control, and built-in Moon damping base. Integration: Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, local media servers. Streaming services: Qobuz, HighRes Audio, Deezer, and Tidal. Digital inputs: HDMI with ARC for TV, AES3, S/PDIF (2), optical (TosLink) (2); USB Audio, USB (type-A) host, network/RJ45 (2). DAC decodes PCM and MQA up to 32/384, upconverting 24-bit to 32-bit, and DSD up to DSD256. Analog inputs: two pairs line RCA (single-ended), one of which can be used as a phono input, 1 pair line XLR (balanced). 12V trigger input. Analog outputs: 1 pair RCA (single-ended), 1 pair XLR (balanced). Connectors for Moon 820S external power supply. Analog input impedance: 22k ohms. Maximum gain (line inputs): 13.5dB. Phono input gain: 40, 45, 60, and 66dB. Phono input capacitance: 0/100pF/470pF. Phono input impedance: 10 ohms, 100 ohms, 1k ohm, 47k ohms. Output impedance: 50 ohms. Frequency response: 2Hz–200kHz, +0dB/–3dB. Crosstalk: –125dB. S/N ratio (preamplifier): 125dB. Dynamic range (digital input, fixed output): 125dB. THD+N: 0.0003%. IMD: 0.00006%. Power consumption (idle): 25W. Power consumption (full power standby): 22W. Power consumption (low power standby): 5W.
Dimensions: 18.95" (481mm) W × 5.53" (140mm) H × 17.66" (449mm) D. Weight: 49lb (22kg). Shipping weight: 54lb (25kg).
Finish: Two-tone silver/black.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 310A22426042 (auditioning), 310A22426340 (measuring). Manufactured in Canada.
Price: $25,000. Approximate number of dealers: 59 US, 97 North America. Warranty: 10 years, parts & labor (with registration).
Manufacturer: Simaudio Ltd., 1345 Newton Rd., Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5H2, Canada. Tel: (450) 449-2212. Web: simaudio.com.