Score Big This Holiday Season with a Free Blue Dragon Power Cable
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Save $225 with Moon Audio's Biggest Promotion of the Year
Score more this holiday season at Moon Audio with our Dragon Cable promotion. Purchase a qualifying amplifier, DAC, or digital component from top brands like Bricasti, Chord Electronics, Matrix Audio, Pass Labs, and more, and we'll include a free 4-foot Blue Dragon Power Cable. That's a $225 value, on us!
Handcrafted at our headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, the Blue Dragon Power Cable is a natural, neutral-sounding cable that brings clarity at an accessible price. It's built with 3 x 13.5 AWG PVC-insulated stranded conductors made from pure-single-crystal UP-OCC copper with 7N (99.99998%) purity. The result is better dynamics and more of the subtle micro-detail in your music.
Swapping out a stock power cable is one of the easiest upgrades you can make, and this one comes free with your new component. Scroll down to explore the qualifying products from each brand and find the perfect centerpiece for your system this season.
Qualifying Components
Bricasti Design
Bricasti Design brings pro-studio engineering to the home, with DACs, amplifiers, and more hand-built in the USA by engineers with roots in Lexicon and Madrigal Labs. The M3 is the most accessible way into Bricasti's sound with stereo ADI 1955 converters running in mono mode for maximum dynamic range. The M21 is the "Swiss Army Knife" of DACs, combining delta-sigma, R2R ladder, and native one-bit DSD conversion in a single chassis.
Complete your system with Bricasti's source components, preamplifiers, and amplifiers, all designed to keep the signal path as pure as possible from disc to speaker. The M19 SACD/CD Transport is refreshingly simple: no upsampling, no DAC, and no extra inputs, just a clean, faithful rendering of the original master every time. Between source and amplifier, the M12 Source Controller acts as a central hub for digital and analog sources, while the M20 Preamplifier fits into an all-analog control center with fully differential, independently buffered signal paths that deliver fluid, fast, tonally balanced sound.
DACs
Amplifiers
Bryston
Advancing Bryston's tradition of unmatched audio performance and functionality, the Bryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier delivers the finest listening experience across a vast array of headphone types. Functionally a miniature power amplifier, the BHA-1 incorporates robust design elements that have made Bryston's full-sized amps legendary worldwide.
Engineered for versatility and precision, the BHA-1 is perfect for audiophiles seeking the highest quality sound. Whether you're using high-impedance studio headphones or more sensitive consumer models, the BHA-1 ensures you hear every detail your headphones have to offer.
Chord Electronics
Chord Electronics' clean-power technologies and custom high-end components have made its amplifiers legends in recording studios and home hi-fi systems alike.
The ETUDE puts that performance into a compact Choral-series chassis designed to match Chord's DAVE DAC and BLU MKII, making it a superb desktop amplifier. It delivers 150 watts of Class AB stereo power, or 300 watts into 4 ohms in bridged mono mode.
At the top of the range, the ULTIMA 6 updates the popular ULTIMA 5 as part of Chord's flagship ULTIMA series. It sends up to 180 watts of clean, untarnished power to your speakers through a generous selection of balanced and unbalanced inputs. Its timeless yet futuristic design comes with that signature blue glow, making it a statement piece for any system.
Fezz Audio
Indulge in the open, airy, and neutral sound quality of the powerful and dynamic Titania Tube Integrated Amplifier, the perfect component for your home audio system. The Titania is an exceptionally efficient amplifier with a high-power output that guarantees correct drive for even very demanding loudspeakers.
With a frequency response of an astounding 18Hz-103kHz, the Titania Tube Integrated Amplifier delivers an airy treble and a full, well-defined soundstage. The meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality materials constitute a benchmark in the area of tight bass control and texture, complementing all genres from rock and metal to jazz and classical.
HeadAmp
HeadAmp builds some of the most respected headphone amplifiers in the hi-fi industry, and both of these qualify for a free Blue Dragon Power Cable.
The GS-X Mini is a compact, fully balanced amplifier that doesn't sacrifice power or performance. It has a balanced 4-pin XLR output and a single-ended 1/4" output, and it doubles as a standalone preamplifier for your system.
For electrostatic headphones, HeadAmp's flagship Blue Hawaii is in a class of its own. Its amplifier and power supply sit in separate chassis to minimize noise and interference, and you can choose between a DACT 24-step or ALPS RK50 stepless volume control. With enough power to drive electrostatic headphones, it will take your cans to a sonic paradise with plenty of drive and control. It's one of Moon Audio's top picks among electrostatic amplifiers.
Manley Labs
With over 30 years of experience, Manley Labs combines classic tube technology with modern craftsmanship. The Absolute Headphone Amplifier is as handsome as it is musical, and it doubles as a line-level preamplifier. 15 independent controls let you shape the sound to your taste, and a precision stepped relay attenuator adjusts the volume in half-dB steps. The Neo-Classic 300B RC Preamplifier/Headphone Amp is Manley Labs' preamp built around the legendary 300B tubes. It pairs the 300B with a 6SL7GT input stage, with both triodes running in pure Class A. Tube rectification, a ripple rejection circuit from an ultra-low noise floor, and output transformers wound in Manley's own magnetics department give it a rich, captivating sound for headphones or as a line driver.
To complete the system, the Neo-Classic SE/PP 300B Monoblock Amplifier brings retro charm and the lush midrange, fine detail, and emotion that 300B tubes are famous for. You can adjust its negative feedback and switch between 12 watts in parallel single-ended mode and 25 watts in push-pull mode to suit a range of efficient speakers and listening preferences.
Matrix Audio
The ND-1 is the next-generation audio DAC crafted by Matrix Audio for separate hi-fi systems. Embracing a philosophy of simplicity, the ND-1 focuses entirely on the critical aspects of digital-to-analog conversion.
With sound quality as its foremost priority, the ND-1 combines a rigorously engineered circuit architecture with professional tuning to deliver a clean, transparent, and low-distortion presentation. Its classic, warm tonal character faithfully reveals every detail and emotion of the music - crafted for audiophiles who seek the most authentic, delicate, and lifelike reproduction of the original recording.
Moon Audio
Our own Dragon Inspire IHA-1 Tube Headphone Amp and Preamplifier is the result of more than a year of collaboration between Moon Audio Founder and CEO Drew Baird, P.E., and Cary Audio Founder Dennis Had. The IHA-1 is vacuum tube amplification in its purest form. Its direct-coupled design has a short signal path with no capacitors or resistors in the way: your music goes from the input to a DACT 100K stepped attenuator, through a pair of 6SN7 tubes delivering over 1 watt of power, and out through hand-wound, air-gapped output transformers.
The result is a warm, very dynamic sound with full bandwidth and no feedback, and enough power for headphones up to 600 ohms. With endless tube-rolling options to fine-tune the sound, it's no wonder The Absolute Sound called it something you might buy "if price was of no consequence."
NAD Electronics
Benefiting from half a decade of technological innovation since the release of its acclaimed predecessor, the NAD M33 V2 integrated amplifier delivers cutting-edge improvements at every level. Enhanced digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital conversion, advanced signal processing, refined bass management and room correction, and an upgrade to second-generation Purifi Eigentakt™ Class D amplifier modules all contribute to a new reference standard in audiophile stereo amplifier design.
The NAD Masters M33 V2 delivers high-resolution audio that's immersive, lifelike, and emotionally resonant. It remains the ultimate audiophile amplifier with streaming for the music lover.
Naim
Unlike traditional headphone amplifiers and DACs that require a separate computer or streaming device, the Uniti Atom is an all-in-one streaming system. Simply connect your headphones and enjoy. The Uniti Atom doubles as an exceptional streaming preamplifier, allowing you to effortlessly add a power amplifier and speakers or active speakers.
Fully re-engineered for optimal personal listening, the Uniti Atom incorporates technology from Naim's flagship statement amplifier. The newly designed discrete headphone amplifier effortlessly powers even the most high-end headphones. Whether in your city office, home study, living room, or bedroom, the Uniti Atom lets you enjoy your music at your preferred volume without disturbance, distractions, or compromises.
Pass Labs
Preamplifiers
For more than 30 years, Pass Labs has been synonymous with Class A amplification that sounds as natural as live music. The XP-12 Line Preamplifier is a sophisticated cornerstone for any high-end system. Its fully balanced, pure Class A topology delivers exquisite detail and dynamics, while its digital control system gives you precise volume and input selection over a clean, low-noise signal path.
Stepping up to reference level, the XP-22 Preamplifier uses symmetrical circuitry and high-quality components to reveal the finest nuances in your music, with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs and an elegant, minimalist design. For vinyl lovers, the XP-17 Phono Stage turns the ritual of spinning records into an art form. It lowers the noise floor to bring out the energy of a live performance hidden in your record grooves, with a towering soundstage, nuanced textures, and stunning dynamics that put you in the front row.
Amplifiers
The XA25 Power Amplifier puts Pass Labs' renowned Class A sound into a compact chassis, delivering 25 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Its symmetrical circuitry and high-quality components produce clean, distortion-free sound that drives even demanding speakers with ease. The XA30.8 steps up to 30 watts per channel of Class A power, revealing the subtlest nuances in your music. For the ultimate Class A experience, the XA60.8 Monoblock Amplifier delivers 60 watts of pure power per channel into 8 ohms, with exceptional clarity and realism.
The HPA-1c Headphone Amplifier refines the famous HPA-1 with a quieter power supply that cuts broadband noise by 6 dB. Its Class A design delivers 2 watts into 30 ohms, enough for power-hungry headphones like the HiFiMan SUSVARA, yet it's quiet enough for sensitive IEMs without background hiss.
If your speakers need more muscle, the X150.8 Stereo Amplifier delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms using Pass Labs' Class A/B topology. Large heat sinks and a robust power supply keep it stable and reliable, even with demanding speakers. The flagship X250.8 Stereo Amplifier raises that up to 250 watts per channel, combining raw power with finesse.
For an all-in-one solution, the INT-25 Integrated Amplifier combines the XP-12 Preamplifier with the XA25 amplifier in a single chassis. It delivers 25 watts per channel of pure Class A power with precise volume control and both balanced and single-ended inputs. The INT-60 Integrated Amplifier offers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms with Pass Labs' Class A/B topology and a built-in preamplifier. At the top of the integrated line, the INT-250 delivers 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Dual-mono construction, a robust power supply, and large heat sinks give it precise, transparent sound with power to spare.
Saros Audio
For audio purists demanding more from their home audio system, the Saros Europa Fully Differential Tube Headphone Amplifier combines classic analog warmth with modern engineering precision. This two-stage tube amplifier serves dual purposes as both a reference-grade headphone amplifier and a high-fidelity preamplifier, making it an exceptional centerpiece for any audiophile system. With the ability to drive most headphones ranging from 16 Ohms to 300 Ohms, the Europa’s vacuum tube amplification is fit to handle even your toughest cans.
Technics
The SU-G700M2 Stereo Integrated Amplifier has inherited the new domain of sound attained by the SU-R1000 Reference Class Amp. In addition to the full-digital JENO Engine with outstanding sound expressivity, the SU-G700M2 comes with a new power supply system that offers high-speed response and low noise. The three-section configuration is packed with noise and vibration prevention measures. The SU-G700M2 is complete with a Phono MC input. It delivers extremely pure and dynamic sound regardless of whether the sound source is analog or digital.
Warwick Acoustics
The Warwick Acoustics APERIO is designed without compromise to set new standards in sound reproduction and to redefine the level of audio performance achievable in a headphone system. The APERIO utilizes a highly-refined, evolutionary advancement of technology originally developed by Warwick Acoustics for it’s ground-breaking and multi-award-winning Sonoma Model One Headphone System. Experience the highest level of audio performance achievable by means of proprietary planar electrostatic technology.
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