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1. I 3 Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Table of Contents CONGTALUIACIONS EE 3 Unpacking and Warnings 3 Kugeler ge e BEEN 4 Installation amp Placement 4 Front Panel Bet d ge EE 5 Rear Panel COnnections cccccccceceeeeceseseeeenenens 6 ODE FacihGMtnes lS paree rir ave davatanvevaddsanaceeds 7 Remote Control Operation 8 giele lte gel EE 9 www simaudio com IMPORTANT Please read this entire manual before using this product Installation and operating instructions inside MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Congratulations Thank you for selecting the MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier as a part of your music cinema system This component has been designed to offer state of the art high end performance in an elegant package while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation We have spared no effort to ensure that it is amongst the finest two channel Integrated Amplifiers available We have been building high performance audio equipment for over 25 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 your i 3 will continue to improve during the first 400 hours of listening This is the result of a break in period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this integrated amplifier Before setting up you2. Bega leie EE 6dB Signal toO nOise Ratio cceeeeceeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneens 98dB full power Maximum Output Voltage ccccccseeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 30 Volts DCW AG O e e 20V uUs Maximum Current Peak cccccecseeeeeeseeeeeeaeenens 22 amperes Maximum Current CONtINUOUS oo ceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 amperes Frequency RESPONSE 10Hz 80kHz 0 3dB COS StI Re EE 65dB Intermodulation Distortion Unmeasureable THD 20Hz 20KHZ 1 watt oo eee ee ee ene lt 0 1 THD 20Hz 20kHz 100 watts seser lt 0 15 REMOte e ui te EE All Aluminum Simple Function AC Power Requirements ccccccseceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseees 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz Fuse Replacement 120V ccccececccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4A long fast blow Fuse Replacement 230V osssssssrssssrsrrsrrrrrrerrrrerrern 2A long fast blow leisten e 23 lbs 10 Kgs Dimensions W XH XD inches eseese 17 x 3 x 15 5 Specifications
3. a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation As well it should be placed on a solid level surface You should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well ventilated as this could compromise the integrated amplifier s performance and reliability The i 3 uses a toroidal transformer even though it is well shielded you should not place the Integrated Amplifier too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as turntables and phono preamplifiers You should never place another component directly on top of this integrated amplifier 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 1 3 and the AC wall outlet Introduction Installation amp Placement 4 MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls Volume G Ai il il Figure 1 MOON i 3 Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 above The large digital 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
4. A4 setting to do this To reconfigure the A4 input to function like the five 5 other inputs repeat the aforementioned procedure As well powering down the 1 3 via the rear panel rocker switch will reset the the A4 to the factory default normal 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 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 5 MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Rear Panel Connections iy Figure 2 MOON i 3 Rear panel The rear panel
5. ectrical 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 CAUTION No user serviceable parts inside Do not remove top cover as severe electrical shock may result IMPORTANT Make sure that your local AC voltage complies with the unit s label Damage caused by plugging this component into an AC receptacle of the wrong voltage will not be covered by warranty Congratulations Unpacking 3 MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Introduction Your MOON i 3 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 Renaisance 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 perfomance than harmonic distortion The elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback An oversized power supply using a custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic e
6. ifier may not be a bad idea Once fully broken in please keep in mind that your i 3 will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you ve powered it up again Making the AC Connection Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle located on the rear panel of the integrated amplifier s chassis Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug your MOON 1 3 directly into a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using an extension cord 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 3 In the event that this can t be avoided you should ensure that any cables coming into contact with each other are crossed at ninety degree angle to minimize the contact area Turning on your MOON i 3 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 1 3 2 Press the push button labeled Stand by On on the 1 3 The blue LED will illuminate and the digital display will indicate a gain setti
7. lectrical and thermal loss yielding an improved transfer and lower regulation factor resulting in increased current speed and better dynamics An extremely short capacitor free signal path measuring less than nineteen 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 for greater efficiency A symmetrical circuit design with accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components Heavy duty gold plated output binding posts 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 Installation amp Placement The MOON i 3 requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature As a result it should be placed in
8. ng of 0 and the CD as the default input On and Off Sequence To avoid having any annoying noises ie thumps and pops emanate from your speakers when powering your i 3 on or off you should 1 Always power up your i 3 integrated amplifier after powering up your source component s 2 Always power down your I 3 before powering down your source component s Operating the I 3 7 MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Remote Control Operation Figure 3 SRM Remote Control Remote Control Operation The MOON 1 3 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 The SRM remote uses three 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 1 3 s front panel sequentially cascading through each of the integrated amplifier s inputs The VOL and VOL buttons increase and decrease respectively the volume level The and buttons control channel balance Pressing the lef
9. r new MOON I 3 we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON i 3 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 faithfully capturing these elusive qualities Unpacking The MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your Integrated Amplifier v AC power cable v SRM remote control with three AAA batteries USA and Canada only v This owner s manual v Warranty and product registration information 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 all of the original packaging storing it in a safe dry place in the event that you re required to transport the integrated amplifier The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the MOON i 3 Integrated Amplifier from potential damage that may occur during shipping WARNING A To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Do not attempt to lift the ground by removing the ground pin from the AC cable Make sure that your household el
10. s Take care to respect the polarity of the output Don t hesitate to use high quality interconnects and speaker cables Poor quality cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system Finally on the right side is the main power switch O off 1 on the AC Fuse socket cover and the IEC receptacle for the included AC power cord Alternatively you may use a dedicated high performance AC power cord designed for power amplifiers 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 Integrated Amplifier 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 Rear Panel Connections 6 MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Operating the I 3 We recommend that you leave your MOON i 3 Integrated Amplifier powered 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 Integrated Ampl
11. setting The Stand by On button disengages the input section from the rest of the 1 3 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 Standy by to the on mode both the input and gain level settings will be memorized from the previous listening session The blue pilot LED will not be illuminated when the 1 3 is in Stand by mode When the 1 3 is operational 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 1 3 may improve slightly when the display is turned off The Input selector button allows you to choose which input source you wish to listen to The MOON i 3 integrated amplifier has six 6 inputs The A4 input can be configured as a pass through which bypasses the 1 3 s gain control section allowing you to control the gain setting via the connected source component s own volume control a home theater processor for example In pass through mode adjusting the volume on the 1 3 will have no effect whatsoever when the A4 input is selected To put the A4 input into pass through mode simply press and hold down the Input selector button for approximately 5 seconds you don t have to be on the
12. t 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 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 MOON 1 3 Integrated Amplifier Specifications CONTIGUIAUION ebe eet Stereo Power Supply Transformer cccecsecseeneceeeeeeeeeeees 0 6kVA Power Supply Capacitance scce 40 000uUF Class Of Operation Preamplifier l enn Class A Class Of Operation Amplifier ccccsceccseeseeseeeeeens Class A B else te ele EE 6 RCA Input Device Type Preamplifer ccccccceeseeeeeeeees LEET INPUE SCNSILIVILY ee 400mV 3 0V RMS Input huel ele e 12 000 Tape OUCOUC ET 1 RCA Preamplifier OUtpUt EE 1 RCA Output Device Type ssssssrssrsrrrrsrrrrrrerrsrrersrrrrsren Bipolars 4 per channel OUTPUT Binding e DEE Gold Plated 1 set per channel Output Power Eed 100 Watts per channel Output POWE e EE 160 Watts per channel Q tput Power EE 200 Watts per channel OUTPUT Impedance EE 0 04Q Damping Factor EE gt 200 EE Hee dd E RGB cs Shunt To Ground E EE 37dB
13. will look similar to Figure 2 above There are five 5 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 1 3 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 3 as a preamplifier only The output level of the Pre Out is dependant on the volume control setting A second single ended pair if RCA connectors labeled 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 3 s volume control 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 gold plated binding posts Connect your loudspeakers with the cables of your choice to these binding post
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