Moon CD-5.3 Brochure

M O O N Classic Series • CD 5.3 + i 5.3

The leading edge in music & film reproduction

The MOON CD 5.3 Player is the perfect companion source component

for either the i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier or any MOON Classic series

preamplifier/amplifier combination. Improving on technologies from

the legendary MOON Eclipse and borrowing from the Evolution series

SuperNova, the CD 5.3 incorporates highly advanced digital and analog

circuitry. Raising the bar on the CD Red Book digital standard and

producing an astonishing level of sonic performance with no equal in

its price range, the CD 5.3 will lead you to effortlessly rediscover your

entire digital musical collection.

With features such as a large and easy-to-read display, an IR input

for

external control and an industrial build quality, the MOON CD 5.3

will

provide for many years of listening pleasure and hassle-free use.

Separate digital and analog power supplies using two toroidal power transformers • Eight stages of DC voltage regulation • BurrBrown PCM1730E

high-resolution digital filter / Digital-to-Analog converter • Internal upsampling which uses 24-bit/352.8kHz processing • Philips-based transport

mechanism using in-house developed control software •

Optional balanced analog outputs

• Accurate 50PPM digital clocking system • Advanced

analog signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 6dB/octave analog filter • Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low

impedance characteristics • IR input for external control • Separate digital and analog audio circuitry mounted on one circuit board, each with their

own respective ground planes, which minimizes signal path lengths and eliminates any potential for interference and signal degradation • Extremely

rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations • Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components

• 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.

MOON CD 5.3 CD Player Significant Design Features