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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 01/07/2009
Simaudio launches the
MOON CD3.3
Disc Player
The MOON CD3.3 will Breathe new life into your digital music files & discs
Simaudio Ltd. proudly introduces the MOON CD3.3 Disc Player, one of our newest additions to the MOON series of audio components.
The CD3.3, companion source component for the i3.3 Integrated Amplifier, embodies many of the revolutionary technologies found
in our highly acclaimed MOON CD players. The MOON CD3.3 uses state-of-the-art digital and analog circuitry to produce an astounding
level of sonic performance. With features including a digital input for use with a PC, music server or stand-alone transport, optional balanced analog outputs, a fully customized
CD transport mechanism, a bidirectional RS-232 port, an IR input for external control, and luxurious industrial build quality, the CD3.3
has no equal in its price range.
Thirty years of experience in the design and manufacturing of award wininng high-performance components has paved the way for the new MOON CD3.3;
An Disc Player with exceptional sonic performance and luxurious build quality, unique to its price-point, that will will provide for many years of listening pleasure and hassle-free use.
Significant Design Features:
- Digital and analog power supplies using a toroidal power transformer
- 10 stages of DC voltage regulation
- Proprietary CD drive system with in-house developed hardware & software
- CD drive system mounted on our M-Quattro gel-based 4-point floating suspension for vibration damping, allowing ambient and spatial cues in your recordings to come to life like never before
- Internal upsampling with 24-bit/1.411MHz processing
- BurrBrown PCM1798 high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter and 8x oversampling digital filter
- S/PDIF Digital input for use as a digital-to-analog converter with either a digital music server or external transport
- Very precise 25PPM digital clocking system
- Advanced analog signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 6dB/octave analog filter
- Optional balanced differential analog outputs
- Circuit board with pure copper tracings and gold plating that yields low impedance characteristics
- SimLink controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible MOON components
- RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii) firmware updates
- IR input for external control
- All digital and analog audio circuitry mounted on a single circuit board, each with their own respective ground plane, to minimize signal path lengths and eliminate any potential for interference and signal degradation
- 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.
MSRP is $3,000.00 for the base version; Add $200.00 for balanced input
Available now
Simaudio Ltd., 1345 Newton Road, Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5H2 CANADA
Simaudio USA, 2002 Ridge Road, Champlain, NY 12919 USA
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