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1. M O O N i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Table of Contents SONGFALUIATON Saves snes sb d aa aid nissan AR 3 Introduction RNP ceil a DEI JR Rosey ots 4 Unpacking and WarningS cccceeseeeeeneeeees 5 Installation TIPS assis Dinis SecGen ties 6 Front Panel Controls isiitcs itera nines boierche ease 7 Rear Panel Connections 9 Operating the i 5080 si 10 Remote Control Operation cccceeeeeee ees 11 Specifications 2 zmanasipaned du stick seas ssa diga 12 Service and Warranty ccccceeeeeeeeeeeaees 13 www simaudio com IMPORTANT Please read this entire manual before using this product Installation and operating instructions inside MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Congratulations Thank you for selecting the MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier as a part of your hi fi reproduction system This integrated amplifier has been designed to offer state of the art high end performance at a reduced cost while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation We have spared no effort to ensure that it is among the finest two channel integrated amplifiers available We have been building high performance audio equipment for over 20 years and the know how gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON integrated amplifiers are so musically satisfying The performance of y2. we decided on relatively small variations for each of the lower position settings from 1 to 35 The variations are somewhat larger from positions 36 through 50 Front Panel Controls 8 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Rear Panel Connections PAS A E o CLIO pa a COLO dim o waa 5 POA e f OO Pe PER Lie tot Hindi eee TO NS d FUSE SxE0nn EIV TEE AE REPLACE WITH SANE TYPE NO SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE MADE JN CANADA BY SIMAUDIO LTO Figure 2 Rear panel of Moon i 5080 Stereo Integrated amplifier The rear panel looks similar to Figure 2 above There are six 6 pairs of single ended inputs on RCA connectors labeled CD Al A2 A3 A4 and A5 The left channel inputs are located on top and the corresponding right channel inputs are located directly below The A4 input as previously mentioned bypasses the gain stage and is intended to be used with a component such as a home theater processor that has its own volume gain control The MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier has two pairs of non amplified outputs One single ended pair of RCA connectors labeled Pre Out located next to the A4 input is designated for output to a power amplifier with single ended RCA inputs in the event that you wish to use your MOON i 5080 as a preamplifier The output level of the Pre Out is dependant on the volume control setting A second single ended pair if RCA connectors labeled
3. MOON i 5080 directly into a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using an extension cord 2 In order to obtain the maximum performance from your audio system we strongly recommend that the detachable power cord not come into physical contact with any of the interconnect and speaker cables running to and from your i 5080 In the event that this cant be avoided you should ensure that any cables coming into contact with each other are crossed at ninety degree angles to minimize the contact area Turning on your MOON i 5080 for the first time Prior to turning the integrated amplifier on for the first time make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems Then turn on your integrated amplifier in the following manner 1 Flick the main rocker switch labeled POWER to the 1 on position on the rear of the i 5080 2 Press the push button labeled Stand by On on the i 5080 The red LED will illuminate and the digital display will indicate a gain setting of 0 and the CD as the default input On and Off Sequence To avoid having any annoying noises i e thumps and pops emanate from your speakers when powering your i 5080 on or off you should 1 Always power up your i 5080 integrated amplifier after powering up your source component s 2 Always power down your i 5080 before powering down your source component s We recommend that you leave your MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier powere
4. A Preamplifier output iii 1 RCA Output Device Type o Bipolar 4 per channel Output Binding POSES eccerre 1 set per channel Output Power 80 saciid Olay 80 Watts per channel Output Power 4Q ae aver isa nada 140 Watts per channel Output Impedance sessenta assi nite sos sega 0 059 Damping Factor sdaieczsdsiecnieteed acer ita Sera gt 160 Gain Control a Xeer sismos near i ait a RGB cs Shunt To Ground ET AEE ARA E EE EEEE 34dB Dynamic Headroom 6dB Signal to noise Ratio esscr 95dB full power Maximum Output Voltage sece 26 Volts Slew Rabe RR a RR 20V us Maximum Current Peak 20 amperes Maximum Current Continuous 11 amperes Frequency Response cceececceceeeeseeeeeeeeees 10Hz 80kHz 0 3dB Crosstalk LKHZ sisters 60dB Intermodulation Distortion Unmeasureable THD 20Hz 20kHz O 1 watt cc lt 0 15 Remote Control sesser All Aluminum Simple Function Optional Phono Section MOON IPS external AC Power Requirements eeeee 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz Fuse Replacement 120V ccecce 4A long fast blow 3AG type Fuse Replacement 230V ccce 2 long fast blow 3AG type Shipping Weight cuessisdisis casei ndaa apita raid das 22 Ib 10 Kg Dimensions W x H x D inches 17 x 3 x 15 5 Specifications 12 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Service and Warranty U S A and Canada only Please t
5. Tape Out located next to the Pre Out connectors is intended as an input to a recording device such as a cassette tape deck or CD Recordable Player Keep in mind that the output level on the Tape Out is fixed and cannot be adjusted by the i 5080 s volume control As well don t hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system You will notice that all RCA input and output connectors on the rear panel have been color coded white for the left channel and red for the right channel On each side of the group of RCA connectors there is a pair of binding posts Connect your loudspeakers with the cables of your choice to these binding posts Take care to respect the polarity of the output Once again don t hesitate to use high quality speaker cables Poor quality speaker cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system Rear Panel Connections 9 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Operating the 1 5080 Making the AC Connection 1 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle located on the rear panel of the integrated amplifier s chassis Alternatively if you wish you may use a dedicated high performance AC cable designed for integrated amplifiers Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug your
6. ake the time to complete and mail the warranty card supplied with your MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier This card is necessary to activate your full warranty as well as allowing you to receive information on new products and services Alternatively you may visit our website WWW simaudio com and go to the warranty registration section where you can register on line If you experience a problem with your i 5080 contact your dealer first Most often problems are merely minor oversights that are easily solved and this will save you both the time and the cost of shipping the amplifier back to us If your dealer is not able to diagnose the problem please feel free to contact our service department If required service must be performed by a Simaudio Ltd authorized center such as your national distributor In order to prevent any damage during transport the i 5080 must be packed with all of its original internal materials and shipped in the original box Please keep your box and shipping materials MOON i 5080 integrated amplifiers are guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of THREE 3 years parts and labor to the original owner Upon receiving your registration card either by mail or via our on line warranty registration this warranty is immediately upgraded to TEN 10 years parts and labor to the original owner only Additionally your i 5080 must be purchased from an authorized MOON dealer to qualify for war
7. d up at all times to maintain optimal performance In the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days powering off the i 5080 may not be a bad idea Once fully broken in please keep in mind that your i 5080 will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you ve powered it up again Operating The i 5080 10 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Remote Control Operation The MOON i 5080 Stereo integrated amplifier uses the SRM simple function all aluminum remote control figure 3 It operates on the Philips RC 5 communication protocol and is can be used with other Simaudio MOON components such as the P 3 preamplifier and the i 5 integrated amplifier The SRM remote uses two AAA batteries included To install them use the supplied Allen key to remove the three screws located on the back plate insert the batteries in the correct direction and then screw the back plate back into place The POWER button located on the upper left will switch the integrated amplifier to either Stand by or On mode The INPUT button performs in exactly the same way as the Input button located on the i 5080 s front panel sequentially cascading through each of the integrated amplifier s inputs Figure 3 SRM Remote Control The VOL and VOL buttons increase and decrease respectively the volume level The and buttons control channel balance Pressing th
8. e left arrow button causes a decrease in the volume level of the right channel pressing the right arrow button causes a decrease in the volume level of the right channel When favoring the left channel the display window will indicate a value ranging from 1 0 thru 9 0 where the higher value represents more emphasis to the left channel Conversely when placing more emphasis on the right channel the display window value will range from 0 1 thru 0 9 where the higher value represents more emphasis to the left channel The MUTE button located in the middle of the volume and balance buttons triggers a decrease in the output gain setting to a factor of 10 of the current setting For example if your current setting was 30 and you pressed the Mute button the gain setting will drop to 3 Pressing the Mute button a second time will reinstate the output gain level back to 30 Remote Control Operation 11 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Specifications CONMGUPAUON orinar da shape Stereo Power Supply Transformer cecene 0 5kVA Power Supply Capacitance ccce 40 0004F Class Of Operation Preamplifier Class A Class Of Operation Amplifier Class A B Single ended inputs scce 6 RCA Input Device Type Preamplifier J FET Input Sensitivity eerren 250mV 3 0V RMS Input Impedance secas ice toute dede aa cada 12 0009 Tape Output asian sad At a 1 RC
9. ltage complies with the unit s label Damage caused by plugging thus amplifier into an AC receptacle of the wrong voltage will not be covered by warranty Unpacking and Warning 5 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Installation Tips The MOON i 5080 Stereo integrated amplifier should be placed on a rigid surface to prevent any accidents such as falling over It is highly recommended that it sits on its own dedicated shelf This integrated amplifier has side mounted heat sinks Consequently it should both be placed in a location with empty space it for proper heat dissipation You should never place another component on top of this integrated amplifier As well you should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well ventilated This could compromise the amplifier s performance and reliability Since household dust is an excellent insulator of heat we suggest that you clean both of the curved side mounted heat sinks on a regular basis A smooth nylon brush with long bristles ie paint brush is recommended for this task Finally you should make all of your audio signal connections prior to making the AC connection between the i 5080 and the AC wall outlet Installation Tips 6 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls Sta db MOON 50860 Figure 1 Front panel of Moon i 5080 Integrated amplifier The front rear panel will look similar to Figure 1 above The large digi
10. our i 5080 will continue to improve during the first six weeks of use This is the result of a break in period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this amplifier Please read this manual thoroughly to acquaint yourself with this product s features prior to using it We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier as much as the pride we have taken in creating this fine audio product We understand the power and emotion of music and build our products with the goal of reproducing these elusive qualities Congratulations 3 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Introduction Your MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its world class level of performance This is an abbreviated list of the more important features Proprietary Advanced Renaissance Technology which eliminates feedback The results are as follows Real time amplification is achieved since interactions from the speaker back to the amplifier are virtually eliminated More accurate musical reproduction with respect to tonality Virtually non existent transient intermodulation distortion which is far more degrading to sonic performance than harmonic distortion The elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback A custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic electrical and thermal loss yielding a much better power transfer and lowe
11. oved from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your integrated amplifier S N NN AC power cable SRM Full Function remote control with two AAA batteries USA and Canada only This owner s manual Warranty card USA and Canada only As soon as the integrated amplifier is safely removed from its box and placed down perform a thorough physical inspection and report any physical damage to your dealer immediately We suggest that you keep the original packaging and that it should be stored in a safe dry place in case you re required to transport the integrated amplifier The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the integrated amplifier from potential damage that can arise when shipping such a product WARNING A To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or CAUTION IMPORTANT moisture Do not attempt to lift the ground by removing the ground pin from the AC cable Make sure that your household electrical wiring supports proper AC grounding techniques before plugging in this product Keep the heat sinks and top cover free of dust to allow for proper heat dissipation Never expose this product to extreme temperatures Always connect the audio signal path cables prior to connecting the AC mains No user serviceable parts inside Do not remove top cover as severe electrical shock may result Make sure that your local AC vo
12. r regulation factor resulting in improved current speed and better dynamics An oversized power supply An extremely short capacitor free signal path measuring under twenty inches in length from input RCA connectors to output binding posts for a faster transient response A gain section that uses a Crystal microprocessor functioning as a shunt to ground that doesn t degrade sonic performance regardless of the selected setting J FET input devices in the preamplifier section Precision matched Bipolar output devices in the amplifier section which offer superb linearity throughout the entire audio frequency spectrum One single ended audio input which functions as a pass through bypassing the gain stage to accommodate a component such as a home theater processor whose own volume control is used instead Class A output to 5 watts to maintain efficiency Precision matched Bipolar output devices which offer superb linearity throughout the entire audio frequency spectrum A symmetrical circuit design with accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy Introduction 4 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Unpacking and Warning The MOON i 5080 Stereo integrated amplifier should be rem
13. ranties These warranties are voided in the case of accident or if the unit was tampered with somewhere other than at an authorized Simaudio service center This warranty is valid only in Canada and USA In other countries the warranty conditions are defined and limited only by the local distributor Simaudio Ltd limits its liability to the repair or replacement of the MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier Simaudio Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damages caused to any other equipment whatever the circumstances and or causes arising thereof Canada Simaudio Ltd USA Simaudio USA 95 Chemin Du Tremblay Unit 3 21 Lawrence Paquette Drive Boucherville Qu bec 4B 7K4 Champlain NY 12919 Tel 450 449 2212 Fax 450 449 9947 E mail service simaudio com Service and Warranty 13
14. tal display window indicates the relative gain setting from 0 to 50 for both the left and right channels As well whenever you change the selected input source it s number will appear in the window for 3 seconds before reverting back to the gain setting The Stand by On button disengages the input section from the rest of the i 5080 s circuitry and turns off the digital display However when in Stand by mode all audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain optimal performance When switching back from Stand by to the on mode both the input and gain level settings will be memorized from the previous listening session The red pilot LED will not be illuminated when the i 5080 is in Stand by mode When the i 5080 is in on mode holding down the Stand by On for two 2 seconds will turn off the front panel digital display Repeating this procedure will turn the front panel digital display back on The sonic performance of the MOON i 5080 may improve slightly when the display is turned off Front Panel Controls 7 MOON i 5080 Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls continued The Input selector button allows you to choose which input source you wish to listen to The MOON i 5080 integrated amplifier has six 6 inputs The A4 input is a pass through which bypasses the i 5080 s gain section allowing you to control the gain setting via the source component s own vol
15. ume control a home theater processor for example Adjusting the volume on the i 5080 will have no effect whatsoever when the A4 input is selected You may reconfigure the A4 input to function like the five 5 other inputs as follows Simply press and hold down the Mute button for approximately 5 seconds you don t have to be on the A4 setting to do this You can convert this input back to pass through mode by repeating the procedure As well powering down the i 5080 via the rear panel rocker switch will reset the the A4 to the factory default of pass through mode Pressing the Input selector button allows you to sequentially cascade through each of the possible inputs in the following order CD Al A2 A3 A4 and A5 Holding down the Input will allow only a single change of the selected input You must press the button again to select the next input The Vol Up and Vol Down buttons control the gain setting which ranges from 0 no output to 50 full output This control doesn t function like a typical volume When you press either of these volume control buttons you re selecting a specific gain setting on a shunt to ground based microprocessor circuit This gain circuit known as RGB cs doesn t degrade the audio signal regardless of the setting unlike all potentiometer based circuits The range of fifty 50 unique gain settings is based on neither a linear nor logarithmic scale Instead
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