Moon 390 Network Streamer


Still evaluating numerous DAC/Streamers and had the opportunity to listen to Moon 390 Network Streamer. Any thoughts on Moon products in general and the 390?

Recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

singere

@ddafoe Yes indeed! although, for the life of me, Im so curious to know and test what an xp22 would sound like in my room. Unfortunately, the only 1 store that sells pass labs here in my city, does not carry the speaker brand I own sadly.

@singere 

I used two M400s to drive my 390. Two things to consider:

  1. 330 is the stereo version, buy 1 and if you desire more power get s second and the bridging cables
  2. If you are buying new and have a relationship with dealer inquire about purchasing refurbished 330 or M400 traded in with Moon’s trade up program. 

@ overthemoon

Great recommendation regarding purchasing refurbished 330A or 400M. Wonder how often Moon has refurbished units.

How does the 2 M400's sound? 

Thanks.

I have been using Moon 400Ms with my Moon 390. Effortless, detailed and spacious, yet very musical. (I understand the 400s use a proprietary transistor which might be their secret to wonderful music-making.)

Go for it (them)!

I ran the 390 in my system for about three years and still have it, even though I’ve replaced it with a hybrid preamplifier and a dcs dac streamer

I also use a simaudio phono stage. My experience with the brand in general, and the 390 in particular has been very positive. Very solidly built, reliable gear and well designed software. 
 

I think the 390 offers great value for all it does. It’s an all in one that offers good sound quality. I agree it is “neutral” but I say that as a positive. The 390, to my ears, was never overly bright, sterile, analytical or any of the other perjoratives  that sometimes can be mistakenly conflated with neutral. It delivers a faithful reproduction of the signal it receives, at least that’s my impression. Good soundstage, detail retrieval and imaging.
 

I also found the 390 to be completely reliable. Used it for about three years without a bobble.