Owner’s Manual MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces heat. 9.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Important Safety Instructions (cont’d) The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Table of Contents Congratulations ............................................... 5 Unpacking and Warnings ................................... 5 Introduction .................................................... 6 Installation & Placement ................................... 6 Front Panel Controls ......................................... 7 Optional Digital Inputs ....................................... 8 Optional Phono Section .....................................
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Congratulations! Thank you for selecting the MOON 340i 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.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Introduction Your MOON 340i integrated amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls Figure 1: MOON 340i Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large display window indicates the selected input source. In the event that your 340i includes the digital input option, additional information will appear in the display window. Refer to the section entitled “Optional Digital Inputs” on page 8 for further details.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls (Cont’d) The “A2” input can be configured as a ‘pass-through’ which bypasses the 340i’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 other words, this input operates like the input of a power amplifier. In ‘pass-through’ mode, adjusting the volume on the 340i will have no effect whatsoever when the “A2” input is selected.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Optional Phono Section The MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier features an optional phono section that may be installed only at an authorized dealer or at the Simaudio factory.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Optional Phono Section (Cont’d) Internal Settings There are three (3) types of settings available on the optional phono section of the MOON 340i Preamplifier; Capacitance loading, Resistance loading, and Gain level. Each setting is adjustable through the use of jumpers. For each type of setting, there are 2 banks of jumpers – one each for the left and right channels.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Optional Balanced Input The balanced input option provides for one additional line-level input on an XLR connector. The “B1” input uses a fully balanced differential circuit and is intended for use with a source component that outputs a fully balanced differential signal.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Rear Panel Connections (cont’d) Below the area reserved for the optional digital inputs are a series of input/output connectors for custom type installations: From left to right there are two (2) “SimLink” connectors labeled “in” and “out” on 1/8” mini jacks. Please refer to the next section entitled SimLink™ for more details. Next, there’s a 1/8” mini-jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Operating the 340i We recommend that you leave your MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier powered up at all times to for optimal performance. In the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days, powering off the Integrated Amplifier may not be a bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that your 340i will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you’ve powered it up again.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Remote Control Operation The MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier uses the ‘CRM-2’ full-function remote control (figure 5). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and is can be used with other Simaudio MOON components. The ‘CRM-2’ remote uses two AA batteries (included). To install them, simply slide the back plate off in the direction of the arrow; insert the batteries in the correct direction and then replace the back plate.
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Specifications Configuration ......................................................... Power Supply Transformer ....................................... Power Supply Capacitance ...................................... Class Of Operation - Amplifier .................................. Single-ended inputs ................................................. Mini-jack input ........................................................ Optional Balanced inputs ..............................
MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier Specifications (cont’d) Optional Digital-to-Analog Converter: Digital Input Types .................................................. Digital Input Impedance (S/PDIF) ........................... DAC / Digital Filter ................................................... Bit-depth range ...................................................... Sampling Frequency Rates ....................................... Frequency Response (audible) ................................
