MOON Andromeda CD Player
Rear Panel Connections
Figure 4: MOON Andromeda Rear panel
The rear panel will look similar to Figure 4 (above). On the far left side are a pair of analog audio outputs for the right
channel labeled “Right Analog” with both a single-ended RCA connector and a balanced XLR connector. Next is a 4-pin XLR
connector labeled “DC Power Input 1” followed by the “Left Analog” audio outputs on RCA and XLR connectors. For the audio
analog outputs, don’t hesitate to use good quality interconnect cable when making the connection between the MOON
Andromeda and your preamplifier or integrated amplifier. We strongly recommend that you use the balanced XLR
connectors on your Andromeda to maximize its level of performance.
There is one S/PDIF digital input on a BNC connector labeled “Digital In”. This allows you to use external digital source with a
digital output such as a music server in conjuction with the MOON Andromeda, with the latter functioning as a reference
digital-to-analog converter. As well, there are two (2) connectors labeled “Digital Output” that allows for external digital signal
processing, whereby the Andromeda functions only as a digital transport. The connectors are AES/EBU on an XLR connector
and S/PDIF on on a BNC connector. For either of the S/PDIF digital connectors, you should always use a 75
Ω
digital audio
cable terminated with BNC connectors. In the event that this isn’t available, you may use a digital audio cable terminated
with RCA connectors and RCA-to-BNC adaptors. If you decide to use the AES/EBU digital output, use a dedicated AES/EBU
110
Ω
digital audio cable terminated with XLR connectors. Immediately to the right of the digital output connectors is an 8-pin
Ethercon connector labeled “DC Power Input 2”.
The MOON Andromeda is equipped with full-function bi-directional RS-232 port control and status for custom integration or
automation. This is located in the upper-right section and uses a DB9 connector.
Immediately to the right of the RS-232 port are two (2) “SimLink” connectors labeled “in” and “out” on 1/8” mini jacks. Please
refer to the next section entitled SimLink for more details.
Your MOON Andromeda CD Player has a 1/8” mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers.
The “IR in” connector is located on the upper right section of the rear panel.
All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible connections for your unit. A poor contact
will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest
way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in again. This procedure requires that your
CD Player and the rest of your components be completely turned off. Not heeding this warning may result in serious damage
to your equipment. Special contact cleaning fluids and enhancers should not be used, as they deposit a difficult to remove
residue which degrades the performance of your components.
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