Simaudio MOON Calypso DVD Transport/Player

Like its predecessors, the MOON Calypso offers extreme flexibility; It can be purchased as either a DVD Transport or a DVD Player, the latter including an optional audiophile-grade D/A converter and analog audio stage. To further enhance this modular concept, an optional DVI-D output circuit is available for the best possible video signal. Either or both of these options can be purchased with the transport or as an upgrade. Both a 480p progressive scan line doubler circuit (NTSC Only) using Faroudja's DCDiä (Diagonal Correlation Deinterlacing) technology and a Serial Digital Interface (SDI) video output are included as a standard features. Housed in an attractive and rigid chassis with multiple massive power supplies, the MOON Calypso is a DVD Transport/Player that represents true state-of-the-art video and audio performance.

Significant Design Features:

· Dual toroidal transformer power supply dedicated to digital (SDI, DVI, D/A) and analog (audio and
video) circuitry
· Ultra-fast switch-mode power supply for controller circuitry and drive mechanism, housed in an
integral shield to prevent any degrading noise leakage
· Up to 16 stages of voltage regulation depending on installed options
· Professional-grade BNC progressive component video outputs
· Interlaced RCA component, S-Video and RCA composite video outputs
· Optional 2 channel analog stage and audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz D/A converter with 8X
oversampling digital filter
· Professional-grade 75-ohm BNC S/PDIF digital audio output and TosLink digital output
· Ultra-rigid chassis construction to eliminate noise caused by vibration
· Rack-mount-ready faceplate with removeable aluminum cheeks covering the holes when not in use
· Philips SD3 High-performance transport mechanism with dual-laser pickup
· 10-bit/54MHz oversampled video with active current-to-voltage converter and phase accurate
analog filtering
· Full function bi-directional RS-232 port control and status for custom integration or automation
· Support for both NTSC and PAL video formats
· SRS Labs TruSurround™ 3D surround DSP effects for optional analog audio outputs
· "Parental Control" setting to allow authorized access to specific DVD-Video discs
· FTS (Favorite Track Selection) programming to customize the playback of individual DVD-Videos
and audio CD's
· Accurate matching of the highest quality electronic components
· Very short signal paths to maintain the integrity of audio and video information
· Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics
· Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance
· Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.

MOON Calypso inside view

MOON Calyspo rear view