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The MOON 891 Network Player / Preamplifier is a flagship all-in-one streamer, DAC, and reference analog preamp designed for uncompromising high-end audio systems. Powered by the MiND 2 streaming platform, it supports Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect while delivering high-resolution playback across key digital inputs including USB audio and HDMI ARC. With a configurable MM/MC phono stage, precision analog volume control, and flexible variable/fixed RCA and XLR outputs, it anchors both analog and digital setups with ease. Built with advanced isolation, dual-mono power architecture, and premium system integration via MOONLink, the 891 is engineered for clarity, control, and long-term system growth.
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Features & Specs
Flagship all-in-one control center
Combines network playback, high-end conversion, and true analog preamplification so your system gains simplicity without sacrificing the performance benefits of separate components.
MiND 2 streaming ecosystem
Delivers modern, app-friendly playback with Roon Ready plus direct streaming options like AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect—ideal for both audiophile libraries and everyday listening.
System-ready connectivity
Integrates effortlessly with computers (USB audio), TVs (HDMI ARC), disc transports (AES/EBU, coax, optical), and classic sources (RCA/XLR analog), making it a genuine “hub” component.
Vinyl-capable with real adjustability
The built-in MM/MC phono stage supports common cartridge types and offers configuration options (gain, resistance, capacitance, EQ curve choices) to properly match your turntable setup.
Flexible outputs for real-world systems
Run it as a preamp with Variable output into a power amplifier or active speakers, or choose Fixed output when feeding gear that already has its own volume control.
Built for precision and longevity
Advanced isolation and mechanical damping help preserve low-level detail, while MOONLink and trigger support make full-system operation cleaner, faster, and more consistent day to day.
Flagship all-in-one control center
Combines network playback, high-end conversion, and true analog preamplification so your system gains simplicity without sacrificing the performance benefits of separate components.
MiND 2 streaming ecosystem
Delivers modern, app-friendly playback with Roon Ready plus direct streaming options like AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect—ideal for both audiophile libraries and everyday listening.
System-ready connectivity
Integrates effortlessly with computers (USB audio), TVs (HDMI ARC), disc transports (AES/EBU, coax, optical), and classic sources (RCA/XLR analog), making it a genuine “hub” component.
Vinyl-capable with real adjustability
The built-in MM/MC phono stage supports common cartridge types and offers configuration options (gain, resistance, capacitance, EQ curve choices) to properly match your turntable setup.
Flexible outputs for real-world systems
Run it as a preamp with Variable output into a power amplifier or active speakers, or choose Fixed output when feeding gear that already has its own volume control.
Built for precision and longevity
Advanced isolation and mechanical damping help preserve low-level detail, while MOONLink and trigger support make full-system operation cleaner, faster, and more consistent day to day.
Expert Insight
Just as last month, I wrote that I have never reviewed an amplifier in the Moon 861's price range with sound as satisfying, I must now say the same about the Moon 891 network player/preamplifier. Complete with an up-to-date DAC that decodes high-resolution PCM, MQA, and DSD, it's a fine-sounding, easy-to-operate one-stop front-end that requires minimal cabling and setup acumen for it to shine.
Jason Victor Serinus
stereophile
Details
MOON 891 Network Player / Preamplifier (North Collection)
The MOON 891 is a flagship North Collection control center that merges a high-end network streamer, precision DAC, and reference-grade analog preamplifier into one uncompromising chassis. Built for listeners who want complete command of both digital and analog sources, it uses a fully isolated, dual-mono architecture with independently powered stages to keep noise low, dynamics wide, and imaging stable at any volume. Stream through the MiND 2 platform (Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and more), connect everything from a TV via HDMI ARC to computers via USB audio, and fine-tune playback through a true analog volume stage designed for silent, ultra-precise control. Add in a configurable MM/MC phono input, flexible variable/fixed RCA/XLR outputs, MOONLink system integration, and a front color display made for daily use—and the 891 becomes the “last preamp/streamer” foundation for serious high-resolution systems. The Moon 891 is part of ListenUp's MOON Preamplifier Collection and MOON Streamers/DACs Collection.
EQ Curves (noted): RIAA and IEC options (advanced configuration)
Analog Outputs: RCA and XLR outputs with independent configuration per output pair
Output Modes: Variable (preamplifier use) or Fixed (for devices with their own volume control)
Volume Control (noted): Precision analog volume system (M-VOL3 referenced; M-Ray2 volume control also referenced)
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Analog Input Impedance: 22 kΩ
Maximum Gain (Line Level): 13.5 dB
Crosstalk: –125 dB
Frequency Response: 2 Hz – 200 kHz (+0 dB / –3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Analog Preamplifier): 120 dB
Dynamic Range (Digital Input, Fixed Output): 125 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0004%
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.0003%
USB Host (Type-A) Playback: Yes (local playback via MiND Controller “Library > USB”)
Supported File Systems: FAT, NTFS, EXT2/3/4
Maximum Capacity: Determined by file system; NTFS up to 256 TB
Maximum File Bitrate: 200 Mb/s
Drive Spin Rate (noted): 5400 / 7200 RPM
Drive Size (noted): 2.5" ; 3.5" (with 12 V power supply)
Network Connectivity: Ethernet (RJ-45) + Wi-Fi (via included antennas)
Bluetooth Audio: Yes (pairing and playback supported)
12V Trigger Output: Yes (mini-jack TS)
System Integration: MOONLink (group control, coordinated standby/brightness/volume behaviors)
Display (noted): Color graphic display (4.3" referenced; 5.0" graphic colour display also referenced)
Mechanical Isolation: MDB (MOON Damping Base) vibration control system
Power Consumption (Idle): 25 W
Power Consumption (Full Power Standby): 22 W
Power Consumption (Low Power Standby): 5 W
Dimensions (L × H × D): 48.1 cm × 10.2 cm × 44.9 cm / 18.95" × 4.03" × 17.66"
Shipping Weight: 19 kg / 41 lbs
Included Accessories / In the Box:
Power cable
BRM-1 intelligent remote control
2 × Wi-Fi antennas
Ethernet cable
USB cable
Quick Start Guides (2)
Owner’s manual
MOONLink (noted as included)
Warranty / product registration information (Canada & USA only)
MOON 891 Q&A:
What is the MOON 891, and what does it replace in a hi-fi system?
It combines a network streamer, high-resolution DAC, and reference analog preamplifier in one chassis—often replacing a separate streamer, DAC, and preamp.
Which streaming platforms and apps work with the MOON 891?
It runs the MiND 2 platform and supports popular options like Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, plus additional MiND-supported services.
Can I connect my TV to the MOON 891?
Yes. It includes an HDMI ARC input (HDMI 2.0b) to bring TV audio into your stereo system with clean, simple integration.
Does the MOON 891 support vinyl playback directly?
Yes. The Phono/A1 input can be configured as a phono stage for MM or MC cartridges, with selectable gain, loading, and capacitance settings.
What digital inputs are included for disc transports, streamers, or computers?
It offers USB audio (Type-B), AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF (two inputs), and optical (two inputs), giving you a complete digital input array for modern and legacy sources.
Can it function as the main preamp for power amps or active speakers?
Yes. The analog outputs can be set to Variable for true preamp operation and connection to power amplifiers, subwoofers, or active loudspeakers.
Can I use fixed output to feed another integrated amp or headphone amp?
Yes. Each output pair can be configured to Fixed for devices with their own volume control—ideal for integrated amps or headphone amplifiers.
Can I play music from a USB drive directly from the unit?
Yes. The USB host (Type-A) supports local playback via the MiND Controller, with broad file system compatibility (FAT, NTFS, EXT2/3/4).
The MOON 891 Network Player / Preamplifier is a flagship all-in-one streamer, DAC, and reference analog preamp designed for uncompromising high-end audio systems. Powered by the MiND 2 streaming platform, it supports Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect while delivering high-resolution playback across key digital inputs including USB audio and HDMI ARC. With a configurable MM/MC phono stage, precision analog volume control, and flexible variable/fixed RCA and XLR outputs, it anchors both analog and digital setups with ease. Built with advanced isolation, dual-mono power architecture, and premium system integration via MOONLink, the 891 is engineered for clarity, control, and long-term system growth.
Get the Details
Features & Specs
Features & Specs
Flagship all-in-one control center
Combines network playback, high-end conversion, and true analog preamplification so your system gains simplicity without sacrificing the performance benefits of separate components.
MiND 2 streaming ecosystem
Delivers modern, app-friendly playback with Roon Ready plus direct streaming options like AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect—ideal for both audiophile libraries and everyday listening.
System-ready connectivity
Integrates effortlessly with computers (USB audio), TVs (HDMI ARC), disc transports (AES/EBU, coax, optical), and classic sources (RCA/XLR analog), making it a genuine “hub” component.
Vinyl-capable with real adjustability
The built-in MM/MC phono stage supports common cartridge types and offers configuration options (gain, resistance, capacitance, EQ curve choices) to properly match your turntable setup.
Flexible outputs for real-world systems
Run it as a preamp with Variable output into a power amplifier or active speakers, or choose Fixed output when feeding gear that already has its own volume control.
Built for precision and longevity
Advanced isolation and mechanical damping help preserve low-level detail, while MOONLink and trigger support make full-system operation cleaner, faster, and more consistent day to day.
Flagship all-in-one control center
Combines network playback, high-end conversion, and true analog preamplification so your system gains simplicity without sacrificing the performance benefits of separate components.
MiND 2 streaming ecosystem
Delivers modern, app-friendly playback with Roon Ready plus direct streaming options like AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect—ideal for both audiophile libraries and everyday listening.
System-ready connectivity
Integrates effortlessly with computers (USB audio), TVs (HDMI ARC), disc transports (AES/EBU, coax, optical), and classic sources (RCA/XLR analog), making it a genuine “hub” component.
Vinyl-capable with real adjustability
The built-in MM/MC phono stage supports common cartridge types and offers configuration options (gain, resistance, capacitance, EQ curve choices) to properly match your turntable setup.
Flexible outputs for real-world systems
Run it as a preamp with Variable output into a power amplifier or active speakers, or choose Fixed output when feeding gear that already has its own volume control.
Built for precision and longevity
Advanced isolation and mechanical damping help preserve low-level detail, while MOONLink and trigger support make full-system operation cleaner, faster, and more consistent day to day.
Expert Insight
Expert Insight
Just as last month, I wrote that I have never reviewed an amplifier in the Moon 861's price range with sound as satisfying, I must now say the same about the Moon 891 network player/preamplifier. Complete with an up-to-date DAC that decodes high-resolution PCM, MQA, and DSD, it's a fine-sounding, easy-to-operate one-stop front-end that requires minimal cabling and setup acumen for it to shine.
Jason Victor Serinus
stereophile
Details
Details
MOON 891 Network Player / Preamplifier (North Collection)
The MOON 891 is a flagship North Collection control center that merges a high-end network streamer, precision DAC, and reference-grade analog preamplifier into one uncompromising chassis. Built for listeners who want complete command of both digital and analog sources, it uses a fully isolated, dual-mono architecture with independently powered stages to keep noise low, dynamics wide, and imaging stable at any volume. Stream through the MiND 2 platform (Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and more), connect everything from a TV via HDMI ARC to computers via USB audio, and fine-tune playback through a true analog volume stage designed for silent, ultra-precise control. Add in a configurable MM/MC phono input, flexible variable/fixed RCA/XLR outputs, MOONLink system integration, and a front color display made for daily use—and the 891 becomes the “last preamp/streamer” foundation for serious high-resolution systems. The Moon 891 is part of ListenUp's MOON Preamplifier Collection and MOON Streamers/DACs Collection.
EQ Curves (noted): RIAA and IEC options (advanced configuration)
Analog Outputs: RCA and XLR outputs with independent configuration per output pair
Output Modes: Variable (preamplifier use) or Fixed (for devices with their own volume control)
Volume Control (noted): Precision analog volume system (M-VOL3 referenced; M-Ray2 volume control also referenced)
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Analog Input Impedance: 22 kΩ
Maximum Gain (Line Level): 13.5 dB
Crosstalk: –125 dB
Frequency Response: 2 Hz – 200 kHz (+0 dB / –3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Analog Preamplifier): 120 dB
Dynamic Range (Digital Input, Fixed Output): 125 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0004%
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.0003%
USB Host (Type-A) Playback: Yes (local playback via MiND Controller “Library > USB”)
Supported File Systems: FAT, NTFS, EXT2/3/4
Maximum Capacity: Determined by file system; NTFS up to 256 TB
Maximum File Bitrate: 200 Mb/s
Drive Spin Rate (noted): 5400 / 7200 RPM
Drive Size (noted): 2.5" ; 3.5" (with 12 V power supply)
Network Connectivity: Ethernet (RJ-45) + Wi-Fi (via included antennas)
Bluetooth Audio: Yes (pairing and playback supported)
12V Trigger Output: Yes (mini-jack TS)
System Integration: MOONLink (group control, coordinated standby/brightness/volume behaviors)
Display (noted): Color graphic display (4.3" referenced; 5.0" graphic colour display also referenced)
Mechanical Isolation: MDB (MOON Damping Base) vibration control system
Power Consumption (Idle): 25 W
Power Consumption (Full Power Standby): 22 W
Power Consumption (Low Power Standby): 5 W
Dimensions (L × H × D): 48.1 cm × 10.2 cm × 44.9 cm / 18.95" × 4.03" × 17.66"
Shipping Weight: 19 kg / 41 lbs
Included Accessories / In the Box:
Power cable
BRM-1 intelligent remote control
2 × Wi-Fi antennas
Ethernet cable
USB cable
Quick Start Guides (2)
Owner’s manual
MOONLink (noted as included)
Warranty / product registration information (Canada & USA only)
MOON 891 Q&A:
What is the MOON 891, and what does it replace in a hi-fi system?
It combines a network streamer, high-resolution DAC, and reference analog preamplifier in one chassis—often replacing a separate streamer, DAC, and preamp.
Which streaming platforms and apps work with the MOON 891?
It runs the MiND 2 platform and supports popular options like Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, plus additional MiND-supported services.
Can I connect my TV to the MOON 891?
Yes. It includes an HDMI ARC input (HDMI 2.0b) to bring TV audio into your stereo system with clean, simple integration.
Does the MOON 891 support vinyl playback directly?
Yes. The Phono/A1 input can be configured as a phono stage for MM or MC cartridges, with selectable gain, loading, and capacitance settings.
What digital inputs are included for disc transports, streamers, or computers?
It offers USB audio (Type-B), AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF (two inputs), and optical (two inputs), giving you a complete digital input array for modern and legacy sources.
Can it function as the main preamp for power amps or active speakers?
Yes. The analog outputs can be set to Variable for true preamp operation and connection to power amplifiers, subwoofers, or active loudspeakers.
Can I use fixed output to feed another integrated amp or headphone amp?
Yes. Each output pair can be configured to Fixed for devices with their own volume control—ideal for integrated amps or headphone amplifiers.
Can I play music from a USB drive directly from the unit?
Yes. The USB host (Type-A) supports local playback via the MiND Controller, with broad file system compatibility (FAT, NTFS, EXT2/3/4).
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