{"product_id":"moon260dsibl","title":"MOON 260D CD Transport with DAC, Silver\/Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MOON 260D is a CD transport from Simaudio with a built-in 32-bit\/192kHz DAC that plays your CDs and, via three digital inputs, also serves as a central converter for streamers, TVs and other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MOON 260D?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it combines two worlds in one chassis: a proven CD drive for your collection and a standalone, audiophile digital-to-analogue converter for everything else digital. You don't have to choose between a CD player and a DAC – you get both, with the calm, precise MOON signature. The three digital inputs (two coaxial S\/PDIF, one optical) cover a streamer, TV or a second digital player. MQA is passed through, and a digital output allows for a later upgrade to an external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, calm and detailed sound – whether from the silver disc or the streamer. The built-in converter holds its own confidently in its class: voices are tangible in the room, the soundstage is clearly layered, and the typical MOON character – calm, transparent, without harshness – carries through across all inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the 260D for – and who is it not for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone with a CD collection who also wants a good DAC for streamer and TV – one central digital source instead of several separate boxes. Via XLR and RCA it matches practically any amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest take: if you no longer listen to CDs and stream exclusively, you don't need the drive and you're better off with a pure streamer or DAC. And if you already own a high-end DAC, you'll more likely use the 260D purely as a transport via the digital output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile CD transport with a full-fledged DAC that elegantly reduces a system's digital source to a single device. With its silver side panels, it adds a bright accent in the rack. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will tell you honestly whether it suits your amplifier and your sources – and we're happy to advise you on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD transport with built-in digital-to-analogue converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 32-bit \/ 192 kHz (all digital inputs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× S\/PDIF (RCA coax), 1× TosLink (optical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× S\/PDIF (RCA coax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× stereo RCA (unbalanced), 1× stereo XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMQA:\u003c\/strong\u003e pass-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem control:\u003c\/strong\u003e SimLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 429 × 86 × 333 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\/Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (MOON Switzerland):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260D, infrared remote control, power cable, manual, MOON SimLink cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate DAC for the MOON 260D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, if you use it as your central digital source – the built-in 32-bit\/192kHz converter is full-fledged. If you want to upgrade later, the digital output passes the signal cleanly on to an external high-end DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich sources can I connect to the 260D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia the three digital inputs: a streamer, TV, AV receiver or a second digital player – two coaxial, one optical. That makes the 260D the central conversion stage of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the MOON 260D play MQA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt passes MQA through. That lets you forward MQA signals, for example from Tidal, to an external MQA renderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the MOON 260D at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a digital source only convinces in combination with an amplifier and speakers. We advise you on integrating it into your chain, set up your sources, and as an authorised MOON dealer in Wädenswil we're here for warranty and service – with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right amplifier under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e. More converters are shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and the full brand range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/moon\"\u003eMOON Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MOON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989540860240,"sku":null,"price":3480.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/moon-260d-cd-transport-mit-dac-silber-schwarz-frontansicht.png?v=1786531765","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/moon260dsibl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}