Simaudio MOON Equinox SE CD Player

Based on the aesthetics of the well-established MOON Eclipse CD Player and the audio circuitry of both the MOON Nova CD & MOON Orion DVD Players, the MOON Equinox SE operates with an internal upsampling rate that features 24-bit/352.8kHz processing. Intended as a ompanion source component for the MOON i-3 integrated amplifier, The Equinox SE will provide superior performance when paired with virtually any other integrated amplifier or preamplifier available.

The SE (Special Edition) version of the MOON Equinox benefits from electronic parts with higher tolerances in several key areas of the circuit. The result is improved sonic performance.

The SE version of the MOON Equinox is available ONLY in North America

Significant Design Features:

· Separate digital and analog power supplies using a toroidal power transformer with 7 stages
of DC voltage regulation
· BurrBrown BB1730E high-resolution 24-bit/192-kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter and 8 times
oversampling digital filter
· Internal upsampling which achieves 24-bit/352.8kHz resolution
· 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 analog filter
· Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics
· Separate digital and analog audio circuitry mounted on one circuit board, each with their own
respective ground planes, which minimizes signal path lengths and eliminates any potential for
interference and signal degradation
· 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
· Low operating temperature to ensure a longer than normal life expectancy.

MOON Equinox inside view

MOON Equinox rear view

Overseas MOON Equinox 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.