Simaudio MOON 260D - Manual (Page 2)

Musically Engaging
The MOON 260D Player is the perfect companion source component for the 250i
Integrated Amplifier. Incorporating technologies found in our highly acclaimed MOON CD
players, the MOON 260Duses highly advanced digital and analog circuitry to produce
an astounding level of sonic performance, having no equal in its price range. With fea-
tures including a fully customized CD transport mechanism, a bidirectional RS-232 port, a
large easy-to-read display, an IR input for external control, and luxurious industrial build
quality, the 260D will provide for many years of listening pleasure and hassle-free use.
Significant Design Features
RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirec-
tional feedback and (ii) firmware updates;
IR input for external control; SimLink
controller port allows for 2-way communi-
cations between other compatible MOON
components
BurrBrown PCM1793 high-resolution
24-bit/192-kHz DAC and 8X
oversampling digital filter
Proprietary M-ProDrive transport
mechanism with in-house devel-
oped hardware & software Ultra-low noise toroidal transformer
driven power supply with 8 stages
of DC voltage regulation
• Internal upsampling with 24-bit/352.8kHz processing
• 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
Advanced analog signal path using
a DC servo circuit and proprietary
analog filter
• PCB w/ pure copper tracings & gold plating that yields
low impedance characteristics
• Optimized selection of very high quality electronic
components