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MOON i.5 Integrated Amplifier

 

 

Congratulations! 

 

Thank you for selecting the MOON i.5 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 in its class.  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.5 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 your new MOON i.5, 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.5 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. 

 

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version 

of this manual is available on our official website at http://www.simaudio.com/manuals.htm

 

 
 

Unpacking 

 

The MOON i.5 integrated amplifier should be removed from its box with care.   

 

The following accessories should be included inside the box with your integrated amplifier: 

 

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     AC power cable  

 

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    ‘CRM-2’ remote control with two ‘AA’ batteries  (USA and Canada only) 

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   This owner’s manual   

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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.5 integrated amplifier from potential damage that may occur during shipping.

  

 

 

Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON i.5 in the space provided below for future reference. 

 

Serial No.: ________________ 

 

 

 

 

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Congratulations  /  Unpacking   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for MOON i.5

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MOON i 5 Integrated Amplifier ...

Page 2: ...rticularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this appa...

Page 3: ...oper voltage Both the shipping box and rear panel serial number label will indicate the correct voltage Use of any other voltage will likely damage the unit and void the warranty 3 AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product 4 NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components 5 NEVER operate the MOON i 5 with any covers removed There are no user servic...

Page 4: ...nings 5 Introduction 6 Installation Placement 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Rear Panel Connections 8 Operating the i 5 9 Remote Control Operation 10 Specifications 11 www simaudio com Revision no 20101001 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ...

Page 5: ...e power and emotion of music and build our products with the goal of faithfully capturing these elusive qualities The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice The most current version of this manual is available on our official website at http www simaudio com manuals htm Unpacking The MOON i 5 integrated amplifier should be removed from its box with care The follow...

Page 6: ... distributed heat dissipation 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 5 requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature As a result it should be placed in a l...

Page 7: ...st common type of connection found on portable media players Select any one of these six 6 inputs by simply pressing the associated button When selected the corresponding red indicator LED located directly above the button will illuminate The Mute button mutes the output signal to the loudspeaker terminals headphone jack and the PRE OUT connectors refer to the section entitled Rear Panel Connectio...

Page 8: ...f the output Finally on the far right side is the main power switch 0 off 1 on the IEC receptacle labeled AC Input for the included AC power cord and the AC Fuse socket cover 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 All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the bes...

Page 9: ...power cord not come into physical contact with any of the interconnect and speaker cables running to and from your i 5 In the event that this can t be avoided you should ensure that any cables coming into contact with each other are crossed at a ninety degree angle to minimize the contact area Turning on your MOON i 5 for the first time Prior to turning the integrated amplifier on for the first ti...

Page 10: ...labelled INPUT allow you to sequentially scroll either backwards or forwards through all six 6 available inputs For example to switch from the CD to the VIDEO input you may press either INPUT three 3 times or INPUT three 3 times Pressing and holding down either of these buttons results in only a single change to the selected input The 2 buttons labelled VOL allow you to control the volume level Pr...

Page 11: ... full power Maximum Output Voltage 20 Volts Slew Rate 20V µs Maximum Current Output 14 amperes Frequency Response 10Hz 100kHz 0 3dB Crosstalk 1kHz 78dB Intermodulation Distortion 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz 1 watt 0 015 THD 20Hz 20kHz 40 watts 0 03 Remote Control Full Function CRM 2 AC Power Requirements 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz Shipping Weight 20 lbs 8 Kgs Dimensions W x H x D inches 16 88 x 3 50 x 14 75 F...

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