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The MOON CD-1 Playersets a new benchmark for entry-level high-
performance CD Players; The most affordable MOONdigital 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 youll feel as ifyoure 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-1will
provide for many years of listening pleasure and hassle-free use.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 mini-
jack input for portable music players, an IR input, and an RS-232 port,
the MOON i-1bolsters a high-current continuous power output of
50 watts per channel into 8 ohm and 100 watts into 4 ohm. 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.
MOON CD-1 CD Player Significant Design Features MOON i-1 Integrated Amplifier Significant Design Features
A massive power supply using a
large custom toroidal transformer.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.
Headphone output on standard
1/4 jack located on the front panel. Accurate digital clocking
system for exceptionally low
intrinsic jitter levels.
Proprietary CD drive system
with in-house developed
hardware & software. 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.
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/ @ 4Ω50 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
Technical information
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 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.
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.
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.
