Moon North Collection 681 Network Player / DAC

Moon North Collection 681 Network Player / DAC

As with all Moon product's expect to be surpised by performance!

The 'North Collection' by Moon

The Moon North Collection represents a culmination of years of research and development in the fields of audio, electronics, materials, and manufacturing processes. Its stunning aesthetic design is surpassed only by the improvements in its performance, made possible by the passionate team of engineers and technicians dedicated to delivering an uncompromised music listening experience. The North Collection embodies the spirit of Canada, each product reflecting the company’s passion for premium audio design and exceptional sound reproduction, delivering features and performance that will delight music lovers around the world.

The collection incorporates ground-breaking MOON technologies including the MOON Distortion Cancelling Amplifier (MDCA) circuit that reduces distortion and noise to previously unattainable levels, the MOON Damping Base (MDB) that raises the bar on mechanical isolation, updated volume technologies for ultimate control, the MOON Digital Engine (MDE) to heighten every digital performance, the MOONLink connectivity to ensure the symbiotic interoperability of all the devices.

Moon 681 Network Player/DAC

The feature-rich MOON 681 draws upon stunning MOON design and advanced digital audio technologies to deliver a seamless experience with the 641 and to serve as a complete digital front end to any analog amplifier. Accessing personal music libraries and online streaming services with its pioneering MiND2 platform, digital audio is brought to life in vivid detail by this modern masterpiece.

A beautiful 4.3’’ OLED screen displays cover art with song and artist names, while the BRM-1 remote control and MOONLink communication make it a pleasure to operate and integrate within a complete MOON system. MHV (MOON Hybrid Volume) technology employs a clever combination of digital attenuation and analogue gain levels to allow for high-performance volume control when the 681 is not connected to a MOON preamplifier without compromising the audio signal in the digital domain. 

At the heart of the 681 is the MDE1, a re-clocking FPGA with an innovative DAC implementation to convert audio with industry-leading accuracy. Equipped with a MiND2 network player, the 681 accesses music from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, and HighResAudio, is compatible with, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, is Roon Ready, decodes all two-channel digital music formats—including MQA and DSD—and can synchronise with other MiND2 products to create a whole home experience!

Designed to accompany the 641, the 681 transforms any digital audio source into a revealing audio signal to complement any amplifier. The 681 and 641 are archetypes of the streaming DAC and integrated amplifier, and proof of the superlative mastery of MOON engineering.

Features:

⦁ MHV - MOON Hybrid Volume technology

⦁ MDE1 - MOON Digital Engine 1. With advanced FPGA control

⦁ MOON MiND streaming. With Qobuz, AirPlay, Tidal, Deezer, Roon and ‘Connect’ options including Spotify

⦁ BRM-1 Intelligent remote-control.  Touch controls, visual feedback, and lavish refinement

⦁ MOONLink. Network connection with other MOON products for full system control

Moon BRM-1 Intelligent Remote Control

The MOON BRM-1 represents a revolution in remote-control design, an innovative concept of form and function.

Moon BRM-1 Remote Features:

⦁ Rotating Knob

⦁ Graphic OLED Display with Volume and Input Feedback

⦁ Touch Control

⦁ Bluetooth Wireless Communication

⦁ Long-Lasting Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Standard USB Charger)

MOON BRM-1 Touch Remote Operation

Operating the North Collection is effortless with the intelligent MOON BRM-1 remote control featuring the luxurious MOON volume knob, ground-breaking touch controls, visual feedback, and lavish refinement. This exceptional device is calibrated to deliver the celebrated MOON precision which ensures a perfect performance.

Beautiful new OLED colour screens feature on four of the products in the North Collection. These advanced displays showcase artist names, track listings and album cover art in brilliant detail, as well as full volume and setup menus. The combination of the BRM-1 remote and the new OLED screen elevates the MOON experience to an exclusive tier.