Moondrop DISCDREAM2 ULTRA
The DISCDREAM2 ULTRA brings CDs to life with a clear, highly detailed presentation, rapid bass control and an impressively quiet noise floor. Giz Audio praises its transparent, dynamic delivery, while balanced, single-ended and line/optical outputs make this a flexible hub for headphones or a compact desk system. It is a refined physical-media player with genuine modern versatility.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
88/100
Build Quality
87/100
Features Usability
85/100
Value for Money
80/100
Pros
Transparent, detailed and dynamic sound with an exceptionally low apparent noise floor.
Versatile connectivity includes 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm single-ended, line/optical output and USB DAC operation.
Effective anti-skip playback remains stable during movement and vibration.
Cons
Bright, forward voicing and leaner bass weight can make already edgy recordings or bright headphones less forgiving.
Output power is limited for demanding planar or high-power headphones.
USB-C is input-only, so it cannot serve as a computer CD-ripping drive or USB digital transport.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 88/100
Reviewers largely hear a clean, transparent and highly revealing CD player with strong clarity and low apparent noise. Its presentation is more analytical than lush, with one reviewer finding the upper mids and treble somewhat forward and the bass leaner in weight than in speed or control.
Tonal Balance Musicality
86/100
Super* Review describes a neutral source that plays music back as intended, while Giz Audio calls it transparent, clear, uncoloured and dynamic. IWII Reviews heard a slightly brighter balance with more emphasis in the upper mids and highs, plus bass that is quick and controlled rather than weighty or forceful.
Resolution Detail
90/100
Giz Audio repeatedly praises the player as detailed and dynamic, and IWII Reviews calls it open, revealing and respectably detailed. The latter also notes quick bass transients and plentiful low-frequency detail, reinforcing its resolving character.
Digital Performance
89/100
Super* Review found the noise-floor performance exemplary and reported no issues in use. Giz Audio likewise characterises the output as transparent and clean, though the reviews provide limited direct discussion of clocking, jitter, or other technical digital artifacts.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
This is a straightforward portable CD player rather than a software-led streamer, with basic physical controls and a small display. It is notably versatile for headphone and desktop use, adding balanced output, line/optical output, USB DAC operation and effective anti-skip performance.
Streaming Software
83/100
There is no streaming platform or companion-app experience to assess, as the DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA is a disc-focused portable player. Super* Review calls its small display and button interface very basic, but confirms useful controls including playback modes and 100 volume steps.
Features Connectivity
91/100
The player provides 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, plus a multifunction 3.5mm line/optical output. USB-C supports charging and USB DAC use with a computer or phone; reviewers also praise its reliable lossless-buffer anti-skip behavior, although USB is input-only rather than a digital output.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
87/100
The Ultra's all-aluminium shell is widely described as attractive, substantial and nicely made without becoming excessively heavy. Its controls are said to feel a little overly clicky for the price, while IWII Reviews notes a sturdy, heavy lid despite the absence of a latching mechanism.
Value for Money
80/100
At roughly $350, reviewers clearly like the product, and Giz Audio recommends it to CD listeners. However, Super* Review says the cheaper non-Ultra model would be their own-money choice, while IWII Reviews finds portable DACs at the same price that perform slightly better when paired with a phone or laptop.
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Specifications
- Product Name
- MOONDROP DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA
- Battery Capacity
- 3500mAh
- Power Supply
- DC 5V/2A
- Battery Life
- 8 Hours (CD)
- Output
- 4.4mm Balanced / 3.5mm Single-ended / 3.5mm Multifunction Port (LO+OPT)
- Charging Port
- USB-C
- Output Power
- 222mW@32 ω (BAL Out), 112mW@32 ω (SE Out)
- Output Voltage
- 4Vrms (BAL Out), 2Vrms (SE Out, Line Out)
- Support Disc Format
- CD / CD-R / CD-RW
- USB Mode
- PCM: 44.1kHz to 384kHz; DSD: 2.8224MHz to 11.2896MHz
- THD
- THD 0.00058%@1kHz (USB Mode) , THD 0.00177 %@1kHz (CD Mode)
- Dynamic Range
- 131dB (USB Mode, Balanced Out), 93dB (CD Mode, Balanced Out)
Manufacturer's Description — Moondrop
The first-generation products of the DISCDREAM series
Combine and match the existing circuits of different eras
It's required by modern measuring instruments and past listening standards
It's highly anticipated due to its audio performance
However, production is limited due to the difficult workmanship
In the past year, we have tried to continue production
While upgrading and developing the audio circuit of the portable CD player
After more than a year of development, we are proud to present
The brand-new second-generation product of the DISCDREAM series: MOONDROP/DISCDREAM 2
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