The MOON CD5.3 SE disc player is the perfect companion source component for any MOON integrated amplifier
or preamplifier/amplifier combination. Improving on technologies from the legendary MOON Eclipse and borrowing from the Evolution series SuperNova, the
CD5.3 SE incorporates highly advanced digital and analog circuitry. Raising the bar on the CD Red Book
digital standard and producing an astonishing level of sonic performance with no equal in its price range, the MOON CD5.3 SE
will lead you to effortlessly rediscover your entire digital musical collection.
With features such as a large and easy-to-read display, an IR input for external control, optional balanced analog audio outputs, and a luxurious industrial build quality, the
MOON CD5.3 SE will provide for many years of listening pleasure and hassle-free use.
The SE version includes balanced differential analog outputs as a standard feature.
Also unique to the SE version are tighter matching and tolerances for certain critical electronic parts.
Significant Design Features:
· Separate digital and analog power supplies using two toroidal power transformers with eight
stages of DC voltage regulation
· Internal upsampling with 24-bit/352.8kHz processing
· BurrBrown BB1730E high-resolution 24-bit/192-kHz DAC and 8X oversampling digital filter
· Philips based transport mechanism using in-house developed control software
· Accurate 50PPM digital clocking system
· Advanced analog signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 6dB/octave
· Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics
· IR input for external control
· Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
· Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design
· Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance.
· Includes FRM-2 remote control.
MOON CD5.3 inside view
MOON CD5.3 rear view
Overseas MOON CD5.3 SE 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.
