SimAudio has confirmed that thanks to the addition of a new MiND2 streaming module its range of MOON audio devices will now support Apple AirPlay 2 and as a result offer streaming from iOS devices. The streaming module can be added to existing products and is compatible with the ACE all-in-one music system, MiND 2 network player, 280D streaming DAC, 390 network player/preamplifier, 680D streaming DAC and 780D v2 streaming DAC. Etienne Gautier, MOON’s export sales manager explained :
“We are pleased to partner with Apple and to have AirPlay 2 integrated in our streaming products. Our premium connectivity solutions have always been at the heart of what we do and now AirPlay 2 gives our customers a truly complete range of options.”
“Compact and effective, the all-in-one condenses the concept of Hi-Fi chain to its simplest expression. Simply hook up a pair of speakers of your choice and you are ready to enjoy your music. Generally, all-in-ones are developed with its practical aspect in mind, leaving aside a fundamental quality of a Hi-Fi system, its sound quality. Incapable of such compromises, we preserve the philosophy of sound performance when designing all our models whatever the type, including all-in-one product.”
The MiND2 price for UK consumers (including tax) is £265.
– AirPlay 2 compatible
– Roon Ready
– Tidal, with Tidal Masters support
– Deezer, with Deezer Hi-Fi support
– Qobuz, with Qobuz Sublime+ support
– Radios Internet via Tune-In
– Music Services fully integrated in MiND Network Player and application
– UPnP Compatibility
– Play queue mixing multiple sources capability (tracks from various services)
– Multi-room synchronized playback
– MQA decoding in DAC products (ACE, 280D, 380D, 390, 780D)
– DSD decoding in DAC products (ACE, 280D, 380D, 390, 780D)
– Up to 32 bits/384 kHz sampling rate support on wired connection
– Up to DSD 256 sampling rate support on wired connection
– SimLink communication channel to control other MOON components
– Retrofit capability on original MiND products for upgrade
– Software based technology for better future upgradeability
– Gapless Playback
– Local Playlists