The MOON Nēo 260D provides superb flexibility as a result of it being a CD Transport and a DAC all-in-one. Thanks to its 32-bit processing engine, upsampling capabilities, hallmark MOON oversized power supplies and elaborate analog stages, the Nēo 260D ‘s sonic performance is without equal in its price category. The DAC section, entirely optional, can easily be added later on. For music enthusiasts who simply want to play their CD’s, the Nēo 260D is the perfect solution. Borrowing much of its technology from the more exotic and costlier Evolution series 650D, while incorporating the latest advancements in digital audio, the Nēo 260D extracts every last musical detail from the disc. Adding the 32-bit DAC allows for direct streaming of music from your computer, enjoying satellite movie channels with the audio fidelity of your music system and listening to Blu-Ray movies with the same fervor as your music collection. The Nēo 260D is destined to provide for many years of musical enjoyment and total satisfaction. Available in all Black or Two Tone. (This is a special order product, please see T&C’s and returns policy for more details) Awards Outstanding Product Hi-Fi News (Great Britain) April 2014 Best High Hi-fi Disc Player AVTech – Hi-Fi News (Great Britain) December 2014 Reviews Hi-Fi News (United Kingdom) John Bamford May 2014 hi-fi+ (United Kingdom) Roy Gregory September 2014 #115 Specs Proprietary CD drive system mounted on our M-Quattro gel-based 4-point floating suspension for vibration damping, allowing ambient & spatial cues in your recordings to come to life like never before; Two (2) digital outputs: S/PDIF and AES/EBU. Oversized power supply with up to 13 stages of voltage regulation (5 for Transport and 8 for the DAC) RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback and (ii) firmware updates IR input for external control SimLink controller port for 2-way communications with other compatible MOON components Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design Includes CRM-3 remote control With Optional Digital-to-Analog Converter: True 32-bit asynchronous Digital-to-Analog converter Four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source. Advanced analog signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 18dB/octave analog filter USB input with galvanic isolation which eliminates all ground current (i.e. no electrical connection) between the USB device (computer,music server, etc) and the 260D, preserving the accuracy of the audio signal.
