MOON Ace All-in-One Streaming Amplifier, Silver/Black

The MOON Ace is an all-in-one streaming amplifier that combines streamer, DAC, MM phono stage, headphone amplifier and a 50-watt integrated amplifier in a single enclosure.

You connect a pair of speakers, connect to the network – and the system is ready. And yet the Ace still sounds like MOON: fast, clean, with the brand's typical transparency.

Why the MOON Ace?

Because it condenses a complete high-end chain into a single device – while keeping the fast, transparent MOON signature. MiND 2 brings modern streaming, the DAC converts up to DSD256, and the built-in MM phono stage brings the turntable on board too. All matched, all from a single source.

What's inside

• MiND 2 streaming: Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify Connect, Deezer, HighResAudio, Tune-In, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX
• DAC up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256 and MQA
• MM phono stage for your turntable
• Discrete headphone amplifier with 6.3 mm jack on the front
• Home theatre bypass, OLED display, SimLink, RS-232, 12 V trigger
• Inputs: 1× USB, 2× TOSLink, 2× SPDIF, 1× MM phono, 3× RCA, 1× mini-jack; 1× RCA pre-out

What you hear

A surprisingly mature sound for such a compact device: clear, precise highs, a clean midrange and bass that's entirely sufficient for normal living rooms. The Ace never sounds strained – it plays music calmly and properly.

Straight talk: who it's for – and who it isn't

With 2× 50 watts at 8 ohms, the Ace is made for normal living rooms and efficient speakers (such as the MOON Voice 22). Anyone wanting to really drive large, power-hungry floorstanding speakers loud in a big room is better off with separate components. For everyone else, the Ace is the most elegant way to condense a fully-grown high-end system into a single device.

Our verdict

The Ace is the most elegant way to condense a full-fledged high-end system into a single device – ideal if you love music but don't want a tower of gear. In silver/black it sets a fine, bright accent. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil tell you honestly whether its 50 watts suit your speakers and your room.

What the trade press says: "MOON's all-in-one system offers gripping sound and plenty of flexibility … here MOON has a real ace up its sleeve." – hifitest 4/2020.

Technical data

• Power: 2× 50 W at 8 ohms
• DAC: 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256, MQA
• Streaming: MiND 2, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX
• Phono: built-in MM phono stage
• Headphones: discrete amplifier, 6.3 mm jack
• Display: OLED
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 429 × 89 × 366 mm
• Weight: 11 kg
• Finish: Silver/Black
• Warranty (MOON Switzerland): 5 years

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any other devices with the MOON Ace?

No. Apart from speakers and an internet connection, you need nothing else – streamer, DAC, phono stage, headphone amplifier and power amplifier are all built in.

Can I connect a turntable?

Yes, the Ace has a built-in MM phono stage for cartridges with a moving-magnet system.

Which speakers suit the MOON Ace?

Efficient bookshelf and compact floorstanding speakers. The MOON Voice 22 is the ideal partner; for very large, hard-to-drive speakers we recommend separate components.

Is the MOON Ace Roon Ready?

Yes. It also supports Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify Connect, Deezer, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth aptX.

Why buy the MOON Ace at HD Zürisee?

Because an all-in-one only convinces if the speakers fit: we tune the Ace to your room, set up streaming and turntable for you, and as an authorised MOON dealer in Wädenswil we're there for you for warranty and service – with our own technician.

Goes well with

The ideal partner is the MOON Voice 22 from the MOON Collection. More models can be found under Streaming amplifiers and Speakers.