Simaudio MOON Nova LE CD Player




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MOON LIMITED EDITION SERIES                     Updated: August 2, 2005
Nova LE CD Player


  MOON Nova 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 Nova LE CD Player is heavily based on the Eclipse LE CD Player but in a single chassis with an on-board power supply, a front-loading transport mechanism and single-ended audio circuitry."It offers audiophile" performance in a more affordable package with an internal upsampling rate that features 24-bit/352.8kHz processing.

In 2002 we introduced the MOON Nova CD player as a companion source component for the MOON i-5. During its brief history, the Nova CD Player is has proven to be an exceptionally worthy "sidekick" to the i-5, based on both the press accolades it has received and the sheer success in terms of many satisfied owners. During this time, the Nova CD Player has undergone several minor changes, 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 Nova is an enhanced analog section that utilizes exotic component parts matched to an unprecedented 0.02% tolerance. In addition to improved critical matching of components throughout the player, the noise floor is brought down even further, increasing the dynamic range. Overall, while preserving the sonic hallmarks that have earned the Nova worldwide aclaim, the LE takes it to an even greater level of musical resolution in terms of imaging, transparency, and sheer realism.

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 Nova LE.


 


 
Significant Design Features

Separate digital and analog power supplies using two toroidal power transformers · Seven stages of DC voltage regulation · Philips based transport mechanism · Two precision matched 24-bit BurrBrown PCM1704-j "Digital To Analog" converters · BurrBrown DF1704 digital filter with 8X oversampling · Internal upsampling with 24-bit/352.8kHz processing · Accurate 25PPM digital clocking 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 · Full-function Bi-Directional RS-232 port control and status for custom integration and automation · 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   · 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.

 



  Specifications:

 
Type Solid State
Configuration Single-ended
Digital Power Supply Transformer 25VA
Analog Power Supply Transformer 10VA
Digital Power Supply Capacitance 4,400µF
Analog Power Supply Capacitance 8,800µF
 
Front Panel
  Controls
 
 
Programming mode · Scan mode (first 10 seconds/track) · Random play mode · Display (time modes & on/off) ·
Open/Close CD Drawer · Stand by · Play · Pause ·
Stop · Previous Track · Next Track
Front Panel
  Display
 
Track number · Time (elapsed or remaining for track or disc) ·
LED indicators for the following operation modes:
Programming · Scan · Random · Repeat (disc and track)
 
Digital Filter BurrBrown DF1704
Digital-to-Analog Converters   (2) BurrBrown PCM1704-j  
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 > 113dB
Signal-to-noise ratio > 112dB @ full output
Slew Rate 50V/µs
Channel Separation > 113dB
Low Level Linearity < ±0.5dB at -90dBFS
Stopband Attenuation < - 115dB
Passband Ripple < 0.00005dB
Intrinsic Jitter < 25 picoseconds RMS
Analog Output Single-ended pair   (RCA)
Digital Outputs   (2) S/PDIF (BNC) and AES/EBU (XLR)
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS 2.0 Volts
Analog Output Impedance 50 ohms
Digital Output Impedance   S/PDIF 75 ohms @ 0.5 Volts
Digital Output Impedance   AES/EBU 110 ohms @ 3.7Vp-p
 
Available Faceplate Finish Silver
Remote Control All-Aluminum Full Function
Power Consumption @ idle 10 Watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 120V 0.5A short slow blow
Fuse Replacement - 230V 0.25A short slow blow
Warranty   (USA & Canada) 3 yrs - transport / 10 yrs - electronics
Shipping weight 24 lbs / 11 kgs
Dimensions - CD Player   (W x H x D) 17 x 4 x 15 in.   (43 x 10 x 38 cm.)

        Specifications are subject to change without notice.