Moon CD-1 Brochure

CD-1 Specifications

Technical information

M O O N CD-1 CD Player • i-1 Integrated Amplifier

Front Panel Controls Play • Pause • Stop • Previous Track

Next Track • Open/Close

Front Panel Display Track number • Time (track/disc)

LED Indicators for modes: Programming
Random • Repeat

CD Drive Systen In-house proprietary design

Digital Filter / Digital-to-Analog Converter BurrBrown PCM1793

Frequency Response 2Hz - 72kHz +0/-3dB

THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted) < 0.002%

Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) < 0.005%

Dynamic Range > 110dB

Signal-to-noise Ratio > 110dB @ full output

Channel Separation > 106dB

Intrinsic Jitter < 300 picoseconds RMS

Analog Output 1 pair Single-ended RCA’s

Analog Output Impedance 100Ω

Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - Standard 2.0 Volts RMS

Digital Output S/PDIF RCA

Digital Output Impedance - S/PDIF 75Ω (0.5 Volts)

Standard Remote Control Full-Function (CRM)

Power Consumption @ idle 15 Watts

AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz

Shipping Weight 14 lbs / 6.25 kgs

Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) 16.875 x 3.5 x 12.83

Specifications subject to change without notice

When the width of the digital impulses (horizontal lines) are not equal,
then the phasing between the impulses (vertical lines) will vary
noticeably in width, resulting in significant phase errors.

Also available with black faceplate.

When the width of the digital impulses are identical, then the phasing
between the impulses will all have same width, resulting in extremely
low phase errors.

High frequencies never sounded so

natural... cymbals so life-like that you'll

want to reach out and touch them...

a genuinely non-fatiguing sound without

even a hint of digital grain.

MANUFACTURED IN CANADA

Distributed by:

Simaudio Ltd.: 95 Chemin du Tremblay, Unit 3, Boucherville, Quebec CANADA J4B 7K4

Simaudio Ltd.: 2002 Ridge Road, Champlain, NY 12919 USA

[phone] [phone]
[e-mail] www.simaudio.com

LITHO CANADA

Graphic Design: Art•Image Communication Design Inc.

The leading edge in music & film reproduction

The MOON CD-1 Player sets a new benchmark for “entry-level” high-
performance CD Players; The most affordable MOON digital player to
date, it offers all of the sonic hallmarks that have allowed Simaudio CD
players to reach legendary status. Borrowing on technologies found in
both our Classic series and Evolution series players, the CD-1 offers an
analog, life-like sonic character so convincing that you’ll feel as if

MOON CD-1 CD Player Significant Design Features MOON i-1 Integrated Amplifier Significant Design Features

RS-232 port for full unsolicited

bidirectional feedback in

custom installation setups &

firmware updates; IR input for

external control; and SimLink™

controller port for 2-way

communications between other

compatible MOON components.

Ultra-low noise toroidal

transformer driven power

supply with 8 stages of DC

voltage regulation.

you’re attending a live musical event, time and time again.

With features such as a large and easy-to-read display, an IR input,
a RS-232 port, and an industrial build quality, the MOON CD-1 will
provide for many years of listening pleasure and hassle-free use.

Accurate digital clocking
system for exceptionally low
intrinsic jitter levels.

Proprietary CD drive system
with in-house developed
hardware & software.

The MOON i-1 Integrated Amplifier, like all of its predecessors, offers
exceptional sonic performance and genuine ease-of-use. Laden with
features for the discerning music lover including a front-mounted mini­jack input for portable music players, an IR input, and an RS-232 port,
the MOON i-1 bolsters a high-current continuous power output of
50 watts per channel into 8 ohm and 100 watts into 4 ohm.

A massive power supply using a

large custom toroidal transformer.

As the center piece of your home-entertainment system, the MOON i-1
offers exceptional value, easily providing more features and better

performance than anything else in its class.

RS-232 port for full unsolicited
bidirectional feedback in
custom installation setups &
firmware updates; IR input for
external control; and SimLink™
controller port for 2-way
communications between other
compatible MOON components.

Technical information

i-1 Specifications

Power Supply Transformer 320VA

Power Supply Capacitance 20,000µF

Class of Operation - Amplifier Class A/B

Number of inputs 5 (RCA) and 1 Mini-jack (1/8”)

Input Sensitivity 370mV – 3.0V RMS

Input Impedance 11,000Ω

Tape Output - Fixed 1 (RCA)

Preamplifier output - Variable 1 (RCA)

Headphone output 1 ( 1/4” Stereo Jack)

Output Power @ 8Ω / @ 4Ω 50 watts/ch / 100 watts/ch

Output Impedance 0.04Ω

Damping Factor (static) > 200

Signal-to-noise Ratio 101dB @ full power

Max. Output Current 15A Peak / 9A Continuous

Frequency Response 10Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB

Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) < 0.05%

THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt / @ 50 watts) < 0.015% / < 0.02%

Remote Control Full-Function (CRM)

Power Consumption at idle 11 Watts

AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz

Shipping Weight 22 lbs / 10 kgs

Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) 16.875 x 3.5 x 14.75

Specifications subject to change without notice

A power supply transformer with a low regulation factor assures that
power into more difficult speaker loads will be delivered closer to the
theoretical ideal. These transformers are significantly more expensive,
but are the only way to assure stability and consequently excellent
sound quality under all conditions.

The three response curves above demonstrate (i) a theoretically
perfect transformer regulation factor of 0% (green), whereby voltage
remains stable regardless of the current draw, (ii) a very low regulation
factor of 5% (black), found in MOON amplifiers, where the voltage
drops very slightly as the current draw increases and (iii) a typical
regulation factor of 12% (red), whereby, as the current draw
increases, power supply voltage drops significantly.

A high damping factor ensures an excellent “grip” on woofer cone
motion, which reduces overshoot, and unwanted oscillations.
Also greatly improving immunity to variations in quality and length of
speaker cables used.

Headphone output on standard
1/4” jack located on the front panel.

A great deal more energy from an integrated amplifier is required to
reproduce musical information below 400Hz. Amplifiers with a low
damping factor (and higher output impedance) have to work harder to
produce this energy. The majority of integrated amplifiers possess a
damping factor in the range well below 100 (red), as shown above.
Simaudio integrated amplifiers operate with very low output
impedances (typically <0.04 ohms), therefore yielding a damping factor
greater than 200 in the all-important sub-400Hz range.

Significantly better dynamics

result in a much more powerful and

authoritative bottom-end...

The immense energy of a full symphony

orchestra comes to life in your own home.