Simaudio 700i Integrated Amplifier - Manual (Page 6)

700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MOON 700i Dual-Mono
integrated amplifier as a part of your hi-fi
reproduction system. This integrated amplifier 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
integratedamplifiers available. We have been
building high-performance audio equipment for over
30 years, and the know-how gained through our
cumulative experience is an important reason why
MOON integrated amplifiers are so musically
satisfying.
Your new integrated amplifier is a true Dual-mono
design, whereby each channel operates completely
independent of the other. The chassis, power cord
and power switch are the only parts of this amplifier
that both channels share. The performance of your
700i 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 amplifier.
Before setting up your new 700i, we encourage you
to please read this manual thoroughly to properly
acquaint yourself with its features. We hope you
enjoy listening to the MOON 700i Dual-Mono
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
Your MOON 700i dual-mono 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:
Proprietary “Lynx” Technology which eliminates
feedback. The results are: Real-time amplification is
achieved since interactions from the speaker back to the
amplifier are virtually eliminated; More accurate musical
reproduction with respect to tonality; Virtually non-
existent transient intermodulation distortion (which is far
more degrading to sonic performance than harmonic
distortion); The elimination of common phase errors
resulting from feedback.
Custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with
lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss, yielding an
improved power transfer and lower regulation factor. The
result is increased current speed and better dynamics
An oversized dual-mono power supply and “Class A”
power output to 5 watts for greater efficiency
SimLink TM controller port allows for 2-way
communications between other compatible MOON
Evolution Series components.
Each line input is fully configurable to be “home theater
ready”, where the volume control of the 700i is
bypassed.
M-eVOL2 volume control circuit using MDAC’s (operating
in a current steering R-2R configuration) which alter the
audio signal’s amplitude and yield no sonic degradation of
the signal regardless of the selected volume setting
M-Lock circuit for “user selectable” maximum volume
setting lock-out for each line input
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback
in custom installation setups and ii) firmware updates.
Gain offset for each individual line input with a ±10dB
range
Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with
unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved
bass response and even more accurate sonic
reproduction
530 individual volume steps in 1dB and 0.1dB
increments.
Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects
of external vibrations