Simaudio 600i Integrated Amplifier - Manual (Page 15)

600i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
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Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2: Rear panel of MOON 600i Integrated Amplifier
The rear panel of the MOON 600i dual-mono
integrated amplifier will look similar to Figure 2
(above). There are two rows of connectors; the
upper row contains one pair of heavy duty gold-
plated speaker binding posts for each channel to
connect to your loudspeakers. In between these
binding posts are four (4) pairs of single-ended RCA
inputs labeled S1, S2, S3, and S4. This layout is the
result of 600i’s dual-mono design, the left channel
inputs/outputs are grouped together on one side
and the right channel inputs/outputs are grouped
together on the opposite side.
On the lower row, beginning on the left side, you
will find a full-function bi-directional RS-232 port
control and status for custom integration or
automation using a DB9 connector. Immediately to
the right of the RS-232 port 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. As well, there’s a 1/8” mini-jack input
for use with aftermarket infrared remote control
receivers. Further to the right, there’s a 12V trigger
output on a 1/8” mini-jack.
The MOON 600i is equipped with a “Line Out”, that
can be configured as either a fixed or variable
output (refer to page 12 in the section entitled
“Software Setup” for details). Beside each of the
“Line Out” connectors are balanced XLR inputs
labeled B1, with each channel’s input connector
located on its respective side, just like the single-
ended inputs. Finally, on the right is the “AC Power”
section with the “AC Fuse” socket cover, a main
power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on) and the IEC
receptacle for the included AC power cord. As well,
don’t hesitate to use high quality interconnect
cables. Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade
the overall sonic performance of your system.
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.