The MOON P5.3 SE Preamplifier follows in the footsteps of the legendary and award-winning P-5.
Representing a complete overhaul of earlier MOON Classic series preamplifiers, it employs numerous technologies from our Evolution series; Call it "trickle down
technology" if you will - the audio circuitry is based on the MOON P-7 preamplifer. Featuring five line-level inputs, a user-configurable “home-theater ready”
input, an IR input for external control and a 12V trigger for convenient operation, the P5.3 SE
Preamplifier offers a level of sonic performance and flexibility that the competition can only hint at. Raising the bar even further, an optional internal phono preamp
is available with adjustments for gain level as well as capacitance and resistance loading. The bottom line is a differential preamplifier that is virtually impossible
to beat at its respective pricepoint.
The SE version features an upgraded volume circuit with a greater range of volume steps (0 to 99) compared to the original version (0 thru 50).
Also unique to the SE version are tighter matching and tolerances for certain critical electronic parts.
Significant Design Features:
· IR input for external control (all discrete codes)
· One line input which bypasses the gain control stage to accomodate a component, such as a
home-theatre processor, whose own volume control is used instead
· An extremely short capacitor-free signal path measuring only 10 inches in length from input to
output connectors, eliminating virtually all potential sources of interference and producing a
sonically faster transient response
· An oversized power supply with 3 stages of DC voltage regulation
· Open loop zero feedback circuit topology using absolutely no capacitors
anywhere in the audio signal path
· Power supply voltage regulation includes Evolution series i²DCf (Independant Inductive DC
Filtering); There is one inductor dedicated to each integrated circuit type component (DAC,
Op-Amp, etc.) in the audio circuit’s signal path - 14 stages
· Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components
· A symmetrical circuit design
· 4-Layer PCB’s with pure copper tracings for a much shorter signal path; This results in
greater sonic accuracy and a dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
· Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
· Improved reliabilty through the elimination of moving parts
· Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance
· Includes FRM-2 remote control.
MOON P5.3 inside view
MOON P5.3 rear view
Overseas MOON P5.3 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.
