Simaudio MOON Eclipse LE CD Player

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.

MOON Limited Edition Serial Number Plaque

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.