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MOON EVOLUTION SERIES Updated: May 19, 2009
SuperNova CD Player

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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.

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 2 independant toroidal transformers
· Digital input for use as a digital-to-analog converter with either a 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; Layers 1 and 3 for the audio signals, layer 2 for the ground
plane and the bottom layer for power supplies. The advantages include better
ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path
and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
· Ultra 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.

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To view a larger image of the MOON SuperNova CD Player's internal circuitry, simply point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.

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

Overseas MOON RS Series

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

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