MOON 680D Network Player/DAC Certified Reserved
The MOON 680D Network Player / DAC is a high-end streaming DAC built for listeners who want reference-level digital playback, broad source flexibility, and a refined analog presentation in one component. Designed with inspiration from the 780D, it combines MiND 2 network streaming, Roon Ready certification, MQA decoding from all digital inputs, and support for high-resolution PCM and DSD playback, making it a strong centerpiece for an audiophile digital front end. Its MOON Hybrid Power supply, picosecond clocking, and low-noise architecture are aimed at delivering stable performance, lower jitter, and exceptional clarity from everything from locally stored music to premium streaming services. The 680D is also built to integrate easily into serious systems with single-ended and balanced analog outputs, IR, RS-232, SimLink, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and optional 820S power supply upgrade support.
The MOON Certified Reserve Standard
Every MOON Certified product meets a strict manufacturer standard:
- Fully tested, refurbished, and certified by MOON technicians
- Includes new packaging and complete accessory packs
- Technician sign-off certification included
- Backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty
What It's Good At:
- Delivering audiophile-grade streaming and DAC performance with MiND 2, Roon Ready support, and high-resolution PCM/DSD decoding.
- Giving users broad connectivity through 9 digital inputs, including USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, optical, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and aptX Bluetooth.
- Reducing noise and timing errors with MOON Hybrid Power and a 1 picosecond RMS clock for lower jitter and distortion.
- Handling premium streaming ecosystems and services such as TIDAL Masters, Qobuz Sublime+, and Deezer Hi Fi with a seamless network-player experience.
- Integrating into serious 2-channel systems with both RCA and XLR analog outputs, IR input, RS-232, and SimLink control.
- Offering a path for future refinement with support for the optional 820S power supply upgrade.
MOON 680D Full Specifications:
- Product type: Network Player / DAC; Streaming DAC
- Platform: MiND 2 integrated network player
- Roon Ready: Yes
- MQA decoding: From all digital inputs
- Total digital inputs: 9
- Listed digital input types: USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Optical, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and aptX audio for Bluetooth
- Input, coaxial (RCA) / S/PDIF (24/192): Yes
- Input, coaxial (XLR) / AES/EBU (24/192): Yes
- Input, optical (TOSLINK) / S/PDIF (24/96): Yes
- Input, USB: PCM 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256
- Input, Bluetooth: Yes
- Analog output, single-ended (RCA): Yes
- Analog output, differential (XLR): Yes
- Digital output, S/PDIF: Not available
- Digital output, AES/EBU: Not available
- Power supply design: MOON Hybrid Power (MHP) for exceptionally stable, ultra-low-noise DC output
- Clocking: 1 picosecond RMS intrinsic jitter
- On-board software: Programmable software for customization of the end-user interface
- THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted): 0.0005%
- Intermodulation distortion: 0.0003%
- Dynamic range: 123dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 123dB @ full output
- Channel separation: 120dB
- Frequency response (full range): 2Hz–100kHz, +0/-3dB
- Analog output @ 0dBFS: 2.0V
- Analog output impedance: 100Ω
- PCM bit-depth range: 16–32 bits
- PCM sampling frequency rates: 44.1–384kHz
- DSD sample rates: DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256
- Power supply upgrade compatibility: 820S supported
- Remote control: FRM-3
- SimLink: Yes
- Infra-Red (IR) input: Yes
- RS-232: Yes
- Weight: 38 lb
- Published shipping weight: 38 lb / 19 kg
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 18.75 x 4.0 x 16.8 in; 47.6 x 10.2 x 42.7 cm
MOON 680D Q&A:
- What is the MOON 680D designed to do?
- The MOON 680D is a high-end network player and DAC built to stream digital music libraries and services while converting digital audio into a highly refined analog signal for premium 2-channel systems.
- Is the MOON 680D Roon Ready?
- Yes. The 680D is Roon Ready and also includes MiND 2 network streaming for flexible music playback and control.
- What hi-res audio formats does the MOON 680D support?
- It supports PCM from 44.1kHz to 384kHz at 16-32 bits, plus DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256.
- Does the MOON 680D support MQA?
- Yes. The 680D is specified to decode MQA from all digital inputs.
- What connections does the MOON 680D include?
- It offers 9 digital inputs including USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, optical, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and aptX Bluetooth, along with RCA and XLR analog outputs, IR input, RS-232, and SimLink.
- Which streaming services is it well suited for?
- The 680D is presented as a strong match for services such as TIDAL Masters, Qobuz Sublime+, and Deezer Hi Fi, with MiND 2 handling the network-player side of the experience.
- Can the power supply be upgraded?
- Yes. The 680D supports the optional 820S power supply upgrade for users looking to expand system performance.
MOON 680D Downloads:
MOON 680D User Manual
MOON 680D Quick Start Guide