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Canadian manufacturer Simaudio is set to introduce three new components to its MOON series at the CES this week in Las Vegas.\u00a0 These will include the MOON 180 MiND Music Streamer, the MOON 810LP Phono Preamplifier and the MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter.<\/p>\n
MOON 180 MiND Music Streamer<\/strong> The MOON MiND can stream music either through a standard Ethernet connection or wirelessly over a Wi-Fi network. Digital music files in all common formats are supported up to 24-bit\/192kHz resolution, however a 16-bit\/48kHz limit exists when streaming wirelessly between the location of your digitally stored music and the MiND. A jitter-free digital audio signal departs from the MiND streamer via any one of its three different digital outputs which is connected to a digital-to-analog-converter. Finally, if your audio system uses a MOON Preamplifier or Integrated Amplifier equipped with SimLink capability, you can control features such as input selection, volume and power on\/off using the MiND control app; Ultimately your iPad, iPhone or Android-powered device can become your system\u2019s remote control.<\/p>\n The MiND technology will initially be available in the stand-alone MOON 180 MiND. Eventually it will become available as an optional module that can be incorporated into future MOON products, starting with the all new MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter. The MOON 180 MiND will be available in April 2012 with an MSRP $1,250.00 USD.<\/p>\n MOON 810LP Phono Preamplifier<\/strong> The oversized power supply, located within the main chassis, is housed in an isolated enclosure that is constructed from satin coated 14-gauge steel to eliminate all traces of AC artifacts. Within this enclosure is a high quality toroidal transformer, a \u201cpi-type\u201d filter to reduce AC transmission noise and multiple stages of voltage regulation. Finally, on the actual audio circuit, there are 4 stages of M-LoVo \u2013 an all new proprietary MOON low voltage DC regulation circuit. Combining all of these factors, the MOON 810LP\u2019s power supply exceeds the performance of a battery power supply with respect to both audio signal-to-noise ratio and voltage regulation.<\/p>\n Significant Design Features:<\/p>\n The MOON 810LP will be available in February 2012 with an MSRP $12,000.00 USD.<\/p>\n MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter<\/strong> Enhancing this Digital-to-Analog Converter are two (2) separate options; (i) The MOON MiND music streamer module which is actually a digital 9th input via WiFi or Ethernet connection, and (ii) a high quality remote-controlled volume circuit feeding both balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) analog outputs. The MOON 380D is targeted at individuals with computer-based audio setups, large digital music collections or multiple digital sources.<\/p>\n Significant Design Features:<\/p>\n The MOON 380D will be available in April 2012 with an MSRP $3,900.00 USD for the base version; \u00a0add $600.00 for variable analog outputs; \u00a0add $1,200.00 for the MOON MiND streamer.<\/p>\n
\nMiND, an acronym for MOON intelligent Network Device, allows you to stream digitally stored music from a computer, Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, the internet, subscriber-based music services or a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled device to your audio system. Ultimately, MiND provides a simple means for efficient access to large collections of music, as well as the ability to organize the music to your own preferences. The included control software app can operate on an Apple iPhone, iTouch, iPad or any Android-powered device.<\/p>\n
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\nA dual-mono fully balanced differential design, the 810LP is our \u201call out assault\u201d on phono preamplification. This achievement is the result of combining customized parts in an ultra-refined audio circuit which is mounted on a floating suspension and fed by a unique power supply. Its highly configurable nature \u2013 selectable gain, impedance loading, capacitance loading and equalization curves \u2013 is accomplished using DIP switches found on the bottom panel. The switches are located directly in line with the circuit at optimal locations to yield the shortest possible signal path. These adjustments, in conjunction with an excellent overload margin, allow the MOON 810LP to work with virtually any available phono cartridge.<\/p>\n\n
\nDesigned around Simaudio\u2019s M-AJiC32 circuitry (an asynchronous jitter elimination system) performing in true 32-bit fully asynchronous mode, the MOON 380D features the ESS SABREP32P Ultra DAC operating in 32-bit Hyperstream where the conversion process uses an astonishing 8 DAC\u2019s per channel. Raising the bar further, there are eight (8) digital inputs covering the full gamut of connections \u2013 AES\/EBU on XLR (2), S\/PDIF on RCA (2), S\/PDIF on BNC (1), Optical (2) and USB (1). All of these inputs can accept a signal up to 24-bit\/192kHz resolution. Finally, we\u2019ve included both a full digital monitor loop (S\/PDIF) to accommodate external devices such as a room correction component, as well as one S\/PDIF digital output.<\/p>\n\n