P-3 Stereo Preamplifier ___________________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Manual
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Table of Contents Congratulations........................................... 3 Introduction ............................................... 4 Unpacking and Warnings .............................. 5 Installation Tips ........................................ 6 Front Panel Controls .................................... 7 Rear Panel Connections................................ 9 Operating the P-3 ..................................... 10 Remote Control Operation ...................
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Congratulations! Thank you for selecting the MOON P-3 Stereo preamplifier as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system. This preamplifier 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 among the finest two-channel preamplifiers available.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Introduction Your MOON P-3 Stereo preamplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: A custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss, yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor, resulting in increased current speed and better dynamics. An oversized power supply.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Unpacking and Warning! The MOON P-3 Stereo preamplifier should be removed from its box with care.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Installation Tips The MOON P-3 Stereo preamplifier 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 preamplifier has side-mounted heat sinks; Consequently, it should both be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation. You should never place another component on top of ths preamplifier.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Front Panel Controls Figure 1: Front panel of Moon P-3 Stereo Preamplifier 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 setting.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Front Panel Controls (continued) The “Mute” button 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 P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections Figure 2: Rear panel of Moon P-3 Stereo Preamplifier The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are eight (8) pairs of single-ended (unbalanced) inputs on RCA connectors labeled CD, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7. The left channel inputs are located on top and the corresponding right channel inputs are located directly below.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Operating the P-3 Making the AC Connection 1. Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle, located on the rear panel of the preamplifier’s chassis. Alternatively, if you wish, you may use a dedicated high-performance AC cable designed for preamplifiers. Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground.
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Remote Control Operation The MOON P-3 Stereo preamplifier 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 i-5 and i-5080 integrated amplifiers. The ‘SRM’ remote uses three AAA batteries (included).
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Specifications Configuration ........................................... Power Supply Transformer ........................ Power Supply Capacitance ........................ Class Of Operation ................................... Design ..................................................... Single-ended inputs (RCA) ........................ Input Device Type ................................... Input Impedance ..................................... Input Sensitivity ................
MOON P-3 Stereo Preamplifier Service and Warranty (U.S.A and Canada only) Please take the time to complete and mail the warranty card supplied with your MOON P-3 Stereo preamplifier. 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.
