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MOON EVOLUTION SERIES                                 Updated: May 19, 2009
Andromeda Reference CD Player
 



The MOON Andromeda CD Player is a fully-balanced differential design, representing the next generation of MOON high-performance audio components. Using the very finest electronic components in conjunction with an astonishing 24-bit/705.6kHz internal upsampling circuit and several newly developed proprietary technologies, the Andromeda brings the Redbook CD standard to previously unattainable performance levels. Further raising the bar, the MOON Andromeda can be fully integrated into a custom-install environment via an RS-232 port. As well, a plethora of user selectable cosmetic options are available at the time of purchase.

 

 


  Significant Design Features:

· Internal 24-bit/705.6kHz upsampling using BurrBrown DF1704 Digital Filter with
  16X oversampling
· Four precision matched 24-bit BurrBrown PCM1704U-K "Digital To Analog" converters
· Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback
· Digital input for use as a digital-to-analog converter with either a music server or
  external transport
· Custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and
  thermal loss, yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor. The
  result is increased current speed and better dynamics
· Separate digital and analog power supplies housed in an external chassis
· SimLink controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible
  MOON Evolution Series components
· Philips CD-Pro 2M transport mechanism mounted on our gel-based Delta suspension
· Alpha Clocking Circuit with PLL synchronization with a 5PPM digital clocking circuit
· Power supply voltage regulation includes i2DCf (Independant Inductive DC Filtering);
  There is one inductor dedicated to each integrated circuit type component (DAC,
  Op-Amp, etc.) in the audio circuit’s signal path - 56 stages in all
· Top loading drawer with custom design disc clamping system for improved stability
  and long term reliability
· A proprietary 6db/octave analog filter
· Four-layer PCB tracings; Layers 1 and 3 for the audio signals, layer 2 for the ground
  plane and the bottom layer for power supplies. The advantages include better
  ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path
  and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
· The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a
  much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
· Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
· Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical
  circuit design
· Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance
· Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.

  

 


   




To view a larger image of the internal circuitry for MOON Andromeda CD Player's audio section, simply point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.

  



 

To view a larger image of the MOON Andromeda CD Player and power supply rear panels, simply point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.

    


 
Overseas MOON RS Series

The RS series of MOON audio components benefit from an even higher standard of manufacturing process than the regular MOON versions. All significant differences are contained within the circuitry and construction of each model.

RS versions are built using different materials and parts in certain areas. For example, printed circuit boards are of a higher temperature grade than that of the military specification FR-4 material we normally use; Their traces are gold-plated instead of a tin/lead composite. As well, all capacitors use improved dielectric materials.

MOON RS models meet and/or exceed stricter manufacturing processes as required to pass many international safety standards such as those imposed by the E-U, Japan and South Korea. Cosmetically, the ONLY difference is the RS logo on the front panel.

              Point-and-click here to see the retail pricing structure for the MOON RS series