I have Moon & McIntosh...
I have the Moon 280D Streaming DAC... It was an upgrade from Node 2i streamer using the internal DAC of McIntosh C2600 preamp.
My amp is a MC 302.
I have been impressed with Moon. I am exploring upgrading - DAC and amp (I must admit I want/need more power).
I'm early in the process and I will be comparing Moon 390 preamp with 400M amps against C2600 with MC 462 with Moon 390 only functioning as a DAC.
Based on what your are comparing the Moon products are a step above the McIntosh products. That being said both companies make good products and its really about what you like better and if there's a difference if the cost difference is worth it.
Good luck and enjoy the process
I have the Moon 280D Streaming DAC... It was an upgrade from Node 2i streamer using the internal DAC of McIntosh C2600 preamp.
My amp is a MC 302.
I have been impressed with Moon. I am exploring upgrading - DAC and amp (I must admit I want/need more power).
I'm early in the process and I will be comparing Moon 390 preamp with 400M amps against C2600 with MC 462 with Moon 390 only functioning as a DAC.
Based on what your are comparing the Moon products are a step above the McIntosh products. That being said both companies make good products and its really about what you like better and if there's a difference if the cost difference is worth it.
Good luck and enjoy the process