The MOON Andromeda RS CD Player is a fully-balanced differential design, representing the next generation of MOON high-performance audio components. Using the very finest electronic components in conjunction with an astonishing 24-bit/705.6kHz internal upsampling circuit and several newly developed proprietary technologies, the Andromeda RS brings the Redbook CD standard to previously unattainable performance levels. Further raising the bar, the MOON Andromeda RS 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:
· Four precision matched 24-bit BurrBrown PCM1704U-K "Digital To Analog" converters
· Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback
· Digital input for use as a digital-to-analog converter with a music server or external transport
· Custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss,
yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor. The result is increased current
speed and better dynamics
· Separate digital and analog power supplies housed in an external chassis
· SimLink controller port for 2-way communications with other compatible MOON components
· Philips CD-Pro 2M transport mechanism mounted on our gel-based Delta suspension
· MOON Alpha Clocking System with PLL synchronization yielding 5 PPM of jitter
· 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 - 56 stages in all
· Top loading drawer with custom design disc clamping for improved stability and long term reliability
· A proprietary 6db/octave analog filter
· 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
· 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
· Includes FRM-2 remote control.
MOON ANDROMEDA RS CD Player Specifications
Type: Solid State
Configuration: Dual-Mono / Fully balanced
Front Panel Controls: Standby · Phase · Digital Input · Time · Display · Program · Repeat · Random
Front Panel Display: Track number · Time - elapsed or remaining (track / entire disc)
Front Panel LED Indicators: Phase · Digital Input · Program · Random · Repeat - track · Repeat - disc
Top Panel Controls: Play · Pause · Stop · Previous & Next track · Forward & Backward scan current track
Top Panel Display: Current track number
Digital Filter: BurrBrown DF1704
Digital-to-Analog Converters (4): BurrBrown PCM1704U-K
Frequency Response (audible): 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.1dB
Frequency Response (full range): 5Hz - 56kHz +0/-3dB
THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted): < 0.001 %
IMD: < 0.003 %
Dynamic Range: > 120dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 125dB @ full output
Slew Rate: 50V/µs
Channel Separation: > 118dB
Low Level Linearity: < ±0.5dB at -90dBFS
Intrinsic Jitter: < 10 picoseconds RMS
Analog Outputs - Balanced: 1 pair XLR
Analog Output - Single-ended: 1 pair RCA
Digital Input: S/PDIF BNC
Digital Outputs: S/PDIF BNC and AES/EBU XLR
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - XLR: 4.0 Volts
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - RCA: 2.0 Volts
Analog Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Digital Output Impedance S/PDIF: 75 Ω @ 0.5Vp-p
Digital Output Impedance AES/EBU: 110 Ω @ 3.7Vp-p
SimLink Port: 1input + 1output each on1/8" mini-jack
RS-232 Port: 9-pin female DB connector
IR input: 1/8" mini-jack
Remote Control: FRM-2 All-Aluminum Full Function
Display Type: 8 character dot matrix LED
Power Consumption @ idle: 25 Watts
AC Power Requirements: 240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 230V: 0.25A short slow blow
Shipping weight: 35 kgs
Dimensions - CD Player (w x h x d): 477.5 X 142.2 X 426.7
Dimensions - Power Supply: 477.5 X 99 X 411.5
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Moon Andromeda Manual
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