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MOON EVOLUTION SERIES                           Updated: December 19, 2006
Andromeda Reference CD Player


 

Also available with black faceplate      

 



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.


"Celebrating Over 25 Years Of Excellence"

 


 
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 digital 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 2 M transport mechanism mounted on our new gel-based Delta suspension · Alpha Clocking Circuit with PLL synchronization yielding a very precise 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; 1 on top for ground plane, 1 on the bottom for power circuitry and 2 in middle for the audio signals. The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio · Extremely 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 detailed 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 Andromeda RS

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
 



  Specifications:

 
Type Solid State
Configuration Dual-Mono / Fully balanced
Digital Power Supply Transformer 75VA
Analog Power Supply Transformer 22.5VA
Digital Power Supply Capacitance 17,600µF
Analog Power Supply Capacitance 20,000µF
 
Front Panel
  Controls
Standby · Phase · Digital Input · Time ·
Display · Program · Repeat · Random
Front Panel
  Display
Track number · Time - elapsed or remaining   (track / entire disc)
Front Panel
  LED Indicators
Phase · Digital Input · Program · Random ·
Repeat - current track · Repeat - disc
Top Panel
  Controls
Play · Pause · Stop · Previous and Next track ·
Forward and Backward scan of current track
Top Panel
  Display
Current track number
 
Digital Filter BurrBrown DF1704
Digital-to-Analog Converters   (4) BurrBrown PCM1704U-K  
Frequency Response   (audible) 20Hz - 20kHz   +0/-0.1dB
Frequency Response   (full range) 5Hz - 56kHz   +0/-3dB
THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS   (A-weighted) < 0.001 %
IMD < 0.003 %
Dynamic Range > 120dB
Signal-to-noise ratio > 125dB @ full output
Slew Rate 50V/µs
Channel Separation > 118dB
Low Level Linearity < ±0.5dB at -90dBFS
Intrinsic Jitter < 10 picoseconds RMS
Analog Outputs - Balanced 1 pair XLR
Analog Output - Single-ended 1 pair RCA
Digital Input S/PDIF BNC
Digital Outputs S/PDIF BNC and AES/EBU XLR
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - XLR 4.0 Volts
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - RCA 2.0 Volts
Analog Output Impedance 50 ohms
Digital Output Impedance   S/PDIF 75 ohms @ 0.5Vp-p
Digital Output Impedance   AES/EBU 110 ohms @ 3.7Vp-p
 
SimLink Port 1 input + 1 output each on 1/8" mini-jack
RS-232 Port 9-pin female DB connector
IR input 1/8" mini-jack
 
Remote Control All-Aluminum Full Function
Display Type 8 character dot matrix LED
Power Consumption @ idle 25 watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 120V 0.5A short slow blow
Fuse Replacement - 230V 0.25A short slow blow
Shipping weight 79 lbs / 35 Kgs
Dimensions - CD Player   (w x h x d) 18.75 x 5.5 x 16.5 in.
Dimensions - Power Supply 18.75 x 4 x 16.5 in.
 
Specifications subject to change without notice.
 
 


C4 Aesthetics featuring 24 end-user selectable cosmetics combinations
Chassis Section Standard finish Optional finish
Brushed/Anodized Face-plate Silver or Black  
MOON Logo Chrome Gold or Pewter
Leg Cones Chrome Gold
Front Panel Cheeks Silver Black
 


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