User manual

MOON i 3.3 Integrated Amplifier
Introduction
Your MOON i 3.3 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:
An oversized power supply using a custom toroidal transformer design
Rated output of 100 watts/channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts/channel into 4 ohms
Five line-level inputs including one front-mounted 1/8” mini-jack for personal media players
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.
Optional internal digital-to-analog converter circuit for use with a PC, digital music server or external transport, etc
Optional internal phono preamp is available with adjustments for gain level as well as capacitance and resistance loading
Optional line-level balanced XLR input
Headphone output on ¼” TRS jack located on the front panel
Remote control operation
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii) firmware updates
IR input for external control
SimLink
TM
controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible MOON components
Four bipolar output devices per channel in the amplification section which offer superb linearity throughout the entire
audio frequency spectrum
Class “A” output to 5 watts for greater efficiency
Circuit board with pure copper tracings and gold plating that yields low impedance characteristics
Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components
Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance
Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.
Installation & Placement
The MOON i
3.3 requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature. As a result, it
should be placed in 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 this component’s performance and reliability. The i
3.3 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.
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