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MOON EVOLUTION SERIES                           Updated: December 19, 2006
SuperNova CD Player
 



The MOON SuperNova CD Player is a fully-balanced differential design, representing the next generation of MOON high-performance audio components. The SuperNova raises the bar on the CD Red Book digital standard, producing an astonishing level of sonic performance with no equal in its price range. This achievement is the result of extensive R&D yielding new proprietary technologies, the use of the very finest electronic parts available and a powerful 24-bit/352.8kHz internal upsampling circuit. Further raising the bar, the MOON SuperNova can be fully integrated into a custom-install environment via an RS-232 port. As well, a plethora of user selectable cosmetic options are available at the time of purchase.


"Celebrating Over 25 Years Of Excellence"

 


 
Significant Design Features

Internal upsampling which uses 24-bit/352.8kHz processing · Ultra high-perfromance 24-bit BurrBrown PCM1798 DAC/digital filter · Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback · Separate digital & analog power supplies using two independant toroidal transformers · Digital input for use as a digital-to-analog converter with either a digital music server or external transport · SimLink controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible MOON Evolution Series components · Power supply voltage regulation includes 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 - 20 stages in all · A very precise 25PPM digital clocking circuit · A proprietary 6db/octave analog filter · Four-layer PCB tracings with dedicated ground and power planes. The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path and a vastly improved signal-to-noise ratio.· Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations · Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design· Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance · Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.










 



 

To view a larger detailed image of the MOON SuperNova CD Player rear panel, simply point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.

  


 
Overseas MOON SuperNova 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.

Point-and-click here to see the retail pricing structure for the MOON RS series
 


  Specifications:

  
Type Solid State
Configuration Fully balanced
Digital Power Supply Transformer 25VA
Analog Power Supply Transformer 10VA
Digital Power Supply Capacitance 17,600µF
Analog Power Supply Capacitance 8,800µF
 
Front Panel
  Controls 		Standby · Program · Random · Time · Repeat · Display · Play · Pause ·
Source · Open / Close · Scan/Skip Forward · Scan/Skip Backward · Stop
Front Panel
  Display		 Track number · Time - elapsed or remaining   (track / entire disc)
Front Panel
  LED Indicators		 Program · Random · Repeat - current track · Repeat - disc · Source
 
DAC / Digital Filter BurrBrown PCM1798
Frequency Response   (audible) 20Hz - 20kHz   +0/-0.1dB
Frequency Response   (full range) 2Hz - 72kHz   +0/-3dB
THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS   (A-weighted) < 0.001 %
IMD < 0.003 %
Dynamic Range > 116dB
Signal-to-noise ratio > 120dB @ full output
Slew Rate 50V/µs
Channel Separation > 116dB
Low Level Linearity < ±1.0dB at -120dBFS
Intrinsic Jitter < 25 picoseconds RMS
Analog Outputs - Balanced 1 pair XLR
Analog Output - Single-ended 1 pair RCA
Digital Input S/PDIF RCA
Digital Outputs S/PDIF RCA and AES/EBU XLR
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - XLR 4.0 Volts
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - RCA 2.0 Volts
Analog Output Impedance 50 ohms
Digital Output Impedance   S/PDIF 75 ohms @ 0.5p-p
Digital Output Impedance   AES/EBU 110 ohms @ 3.7Vp-p
 
SimLink Port 1 input + 1 output each on 1/8" mini-jack
RS-232 Port 9-pin female DB connector
IR input 1/8" mini-jack
 
Remote Control All-Aluminum Full Function
Display Type 8 character dot matrix LED
Power Consumption @ idle 25 watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 120V 0.5A short slow blow
Fuse Replacement - 230V 0.25A short slow blow
Shipping weight 40 lbs / 18 Kgs
Dimensions   (w x h x d) 18.75 x 5.5 x 16.5 in.
 
Preliminary specifications - subject to change without notice. 		 
 


C4 Aesthetics featuring 24 end-user selectable cosmetics combinations
Chassis Section Standard finish Optional finish
Brushed/Anodized Face-plate Silver or Black  
MOON Logo Chrome Gold or Pewter
Leg Cones Chrome Gold
Front Panel Cheeks Silver Black
 


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