Moondrop DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA Portable CD Player Review
A portable CD player from Moondrop, listed at $297.49 with the page showing $349.99 crossed out. The page lists dual Cirrus Logic 32-bit decoding chips, 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm headphone outputs, a 3.5mm optical and line interface and a USB sound card mode.

Our verdict
A portable CD player for someone who wants a 4.4mm balanced output and a 3.5mm optical or line interface, plus a USB sound card mode, at $297.49. Look elsewhere if you need a stated battery life or named DAC chip models, since the listing text gives neither. The main caveat is that the output power figures and the page's sound descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a portable CD player with a balanced 4.4mm output and a USB sound card mode.
- Skip if
- You need a stated battery life or named DAC chip models.
Moondrop's DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA is a portable CD player with a clamshell body that the page says is made with CNC technology from aluminum alloy. The page lists dual Cirrus Logic 32-bit decoding chips, a fully balanced 4.4mm headphone output and a 3.5mm output, and a USB sound card mode. It is listed at $297.49 as a single option.
Options and pricing
The page shows one orderable option at $297.49, with $349.99 crossed out next to it. That higher figure is the store's own comparison and was not checked here. The listing has no color or plug choice, and the page gives no list of what comes in the box.
How it compares
The Shanling CD80II is $359 and its listing text mentions a CS43198 chip with SGM8262 amplifiers, while the Shanling EC Zero is $319 and mentions an AK4493S chip. The xDuoo DP-01 is $254.15. The DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA is $297.49, and its own page names Cirrus Logic chips without model numbers, so the chips cannot be matched against these.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page lists both a 4.4mm balanced and a 3.5mm headphone output, plus a 3.5mm optical and line interface
- Output power is given with a load: 4Vrms/222mW under a 32 ohm load on the 4.4mm output, per the page
- A USB sound card mode is listed, with PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 and no drivers needed on Windows or Mac OS
- The page describes a clamshell drive with a double shock absorption system and a CD servo architecture
Worth noting
- The listing text names no model numbers for the dual Cirrus Logic chips
- The listing text gives no battery life or capacity, although the page calls the player portable
- The page's sound description is the maker's aim, not a result that was checked here
Questions before you buy
What chips does the DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA list?
The page lists dual Cirrus Logic 32-bit decoding chips and says seven linear voltage stabilizing chips supply power independently. It gives no model numbers for the Cirrus Logic chips.
Which outputs does it have?
The page lists a 4.4mm fully balanced headphone output rated at 4Vrms/222mW under a 32 ohm load, a 3.5mm headphone output with 2Vrms, and a 3.5mm multifunction interface for optical or analog line output.
Can it work as a USB sound card?
Yes, per the page: it lists a USB sound card mode with PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256, plug and play on Windows and Mac OS with no drivers needed.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Moondrop DISCDREAM 2 ULTRA product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page says the player is tuned to give a warm, delicate and clean sound; that is the maker's aim and was not checked here.
- Per the page, the 4Vrms/222mW and 2Vrms output figures follow the AES17 method it cites; they are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no battery life, battery capacity or DAC chip model numbers.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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