Moon CD 5.3 Expert Reviews

Revealing performance refuses to be polite - strong on reproductive truth. Art Deco flavour to the styling. Ten-year electronics warranty

Quirky styling fits nicely with Moon RS equipment but perhaps a little uneasy with more conventional components

Construction is solid rather than slick, but the top plate looks a little tinny for the money.

Fantastic timing ; Good imaging ; Strong bass ; Good value ; Compact

Build quality isn't as good as some rivals ; No 'direct track' on remote

On the features front, the i5.3 RS has five line-level inputs, one of which is configured to operate as a unity gain input - very useful if you want to combine stereo and multichannel systems in one room

The Moon CD.5 uses a propietary CD transport to help improve sound quality

Good neutral balance, Admirably energetic

Very slight lack of detail

With smaller ensembles, down to lone guitar or piano, images remain steady and convincing. Just occasionally there's a hint of glassiness in the sound on bright recordings, but the over-riding impression one gets from the Moon is one of committed, ...