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MOON LIMITED EDITION SERIES
Updated: August 2, 2005
Eclipse LE CD Player
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Simaudio Ltd. brings you the MOON Limited Edition series, representing a genuine
leap forward in both sonic excellence and physical appearance. The MOON Eclipse LE CD
Player is based on the well established 16-bit/44.1kHz red-book standard by using four 24-bit DACs
with an 8X oversampling digital filter in a fully balanced differential circuit. The result is an
internal upsampling rate that features 24-bit/352.8kHz processing.
Originally introduced in 1999, the MOON Eclipse has garnered many colossal reviews and numerous
awards from the global audio press including a long-standing place in the prestigious "class A"
category of Stereophile Magazine's "Recommended Components" listing. During's it's illustrious
life-cycle, the MOON Eclipse has undergone various minor changes on occasion, either as a result
of the availability of new and improved parts and/or subtle design changes, culminating in the
Limited Edition version.
Unique to the LE version of the MOON Eclipse is an enhanced analog section that utilizes exotic
component parts matched to an unprecedented 0.02% tolerance. Also, the noise floor has been brought
down to thresholds even many instruments cannot measure. In addition, these technical advancements
have increased the dynamic range to beyond the threshold of the human ear. Overall, while preserving
the sonic hallmarks that have earned the Eclipse worldwide aclaim, the LE version takes it to an
even greater level of musical resolution in terms of imaging, transparency, and sheer realism. The
MOON Eclipse LE is fed by a customized, enhanced version of the PSX power supply.
MOON Limited Edition series features include polished chrome accents, a ½"
thick brushed & anodized silver faceplate, a custom 2 meter Cardas power cord and a Limited
Edition serial number plaque. Beginning in January 2004, we will be producing only 250 units
of the MOON Eclipse LE.
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Significant Design Features
Fully balanced differential digital and analog circuitry ·
Internal upsampling with 24-bit/352.8kHz processing ·
Top panel controls and display for improved ergonomics and unique styling ·
Separate digital and analog power supplies housed in an external chassis connecting to the
main unit via a specially shielded DB15 cable ·
Eight stages of DC voltage regulation ·
A Custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss,
yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor, resulting in increased current
speed and better dynamics ·
Top loading CD drawer mechanism for improved stability and long term reliability ·
Philips CD-Pro 2 transport mechanism mounted with a double action suspension using traction
and damping devices ·
Four precision matched 24-bit BurrBrown PCM1704U-K "Digital To Analog" converters ·
BurrBrown DF1704 Digital Filter with 8X oversampling ·
Very precise 5PPM digital clocking mechanism ·
Custom designed disc clamping system ·
A capacitor-free signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 6db/octave analog filter ·
Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics ·
Digital and analog audio circuitry mounted on one circuit board, each with their own respective ground planes,
to minimize signal path lengths and eliminate any potential for interference and signal degradation ·
Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations ·
Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components ·
A symmetrical circuit design ·
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance ·
Low operating temperature to ensure a longer than normal life expectancy.
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| Type |
Solid State |
| Configuration |
Fully balanced |
| Digital Power Supply Transformer |
75VA |
| Analog Power Supply Transformer |
22.5VA |
| Digital Power Supply Capacitance |
8,000µF |
| Analog Power Supply Capacitance |
20,000µF |
Front Panel
Controls
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Stand by · Display (on/off) · Phase inversion (on/off) ·
Digital input (on/off) · Random play · Time display mode ·
Repeat (disc/track) · Scan track (first 10 seconds) ·
Track Programming selector |
Front Panel
Display
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Track and time - elapsed or remaining · LED indicators for:
Programming · Random play · Repeat (disc and track) ·
Digital input · Phase inversion |
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/-0.2dB |
| Frequency Response (full range) |
2Hz - 56kHz +0/-3dB |
| THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted) |
< 0.003 % |
| IMD |
< 0.005 % |
| Dynamic Range |
> 120dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio |
> 124dB @ full output |
| Slew Rate |
50V/µs |
| Channel Separation |
> 110dB |
| Low Level Linearity |
< ±0.5dB at -90dBFS |
| Stop-band Attenuation |
< - 115dB |
| Pass-band Ripple |
± 0.00005dB |
| Intrinsic Jitter |
< 10 picoseconds RMS |
| Analog Output - Single-ended |
1 pair RCA |
| Analog Outputs - Balanced |
1 pair XLR |
| Digital Input & Output |
S/PDIF BNC |
| Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - XLR |
4.0 Volts @ 25 ohms |
| Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - RCA |
2.0 Volts 50 ohms |
| Digital Output Impedance S/PDIF |
75 ohms @ 0.5 Volts |
| Available Faceplate Finish |
Silver |
| Remote Control |
All-Aluminum Full Function |
| Power Consumption @ idle |
18 Watts |
| AC Power Requirements |
120V / 60Hz 240V / 50Hz |
| Fuse Replacement - 120V |
4A short fast blow |
| Fuse Replacement - 230V |
2A short fast blow |
| Warranty (USA & Canada) |
3 yrs - transport / 10 yrs - electronics |
| Shipping weight |
51 lbs / 23 kgs |
| Dimensions - CD Player (W x H x D) |
17 x 4 x 15 in. (43 x 10 x 38 cm.) |
| Dimensions - PSX Power Supply |
17 x 4 x 15 in. (43 x 10 x 38 cm.) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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