Dang it.

Unfortunately, this product has reached its end of life. Luckily, we've got a great alternative in the Moondrop River 2 TI.

A flagship that’s a fraction of the size

The goal of portable audio is to pack the greatest performance into the smallest size, and in this respect the MoonRiver 2 DAC/Amp is a bona fide champ. While it boasts features and specs that are usually only seen in desktop products, its greatest asset might be its performance-to-price ratio.

Pro-level processing

The MoonRiver 2 has no problem processing high-resolution file formats, whether it’s CD lossless 16-bit/44.1kHz, master-level 24-bit/192kHz, or pro-level 32-bit/384kHz. It can even handle DSD256 from an ultra-high-def audio source. For the MoonRiver 2, it’s all a cinch.

Premier high-end DAC chips

The MoonRiver 2 uses dual flagship CS43198 decoder chips from world-renowned Cirrus Logic, creating a digital-to-analog conversion experience that is beyond expectation.

4Vrms of balanced output

The MoonRiver 2 combines two high-performance dual-op amp chips for a four-channel circuit. In plain English, that spells a jaw-dropping amount of power for a portable: 4Vrms. Power like that can drive even flagship full-sized 300Ω headphones.

The ultimate in portable performance

The MoonRiver 2 opens a new chapter of portable device capabilities with specs that rival desktop units. It boasts a dynamic range of 131dB, THD+N of 0.0001%, and SNR of 116dB.

Dual headphone outputs

The MoonRiver 2’s dual headphone outputs support both 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphones.

Product highlights

• Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips
• Two dual-op amp chips
• 4Vrms of output power
• 131dB DNR
• 116dB SNR
• 0.0001% THD+N
• Dual headphone outputs support 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced
• USB Type-C
• Lightweight aluminum alloy body
  

Specs

• DAC chip: CS43198 x2
• Amp chip: Dual-op amp chip x2
• Maximum supported playback: 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256
• Outputs: 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced
• Frequency range: 6Hz - 85kHz (±1dB)
• USB interface: USB Type-C
• Background noise
• 4.4mm: 1.5uV
• 3.5mm: 1.2uV
• THD+N
• 4.4mm: 4Vrms 0.00013% @300Ω  
• 3.5mm: 2Vrms 0.0008% @32Ω
• SNR: 
• 4.4mm: 131dB
• 3.5mm: 123dB
• Firmware upgrade: supported
• Line out
• 4.4mm: 4Vrms (high), 2.8Vrms (low)
• 3.5mm: 2Vrms (high), 1.4Vrms (low)

What’s included 

• Moondrop MoonRiver 2 DAC/Amp
• USB Type-C cable x1
• USB Type-A Cable x1
• Manual x1

What pairs well 

• Moondrop Aria IEM
• Moondrop Starfield IEM
• Moondrop Blessing 2 IEM
• Moondrop Kato IEM