Introduction; Installation & Placement - moon i-7 Owner's Manual

MOON i-7 Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier

Introduction

Your MOON i-7 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;
performance than harmonic distortion); The elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback.
Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional 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 controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible MOON Evolution Series components
M-eVOL volume control circuit based on a resistive array configuration with no sonic degradation of the audio signal
regardless of the selected volume setting
M-Lock circuit for "user selectable" maximum volume setting lock-out for each line input
Gain offset for each individual line input with a ±10dB range
Each line input is fully configurable to be "home theater ready", where the volume control of the i-7 is bypassed
130 individual volume steps in 1dB and 0.5dB increments
Four-layer pure copper PCB tracings; The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting
in a much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design
Improved reliabilty through the elimination of moving parts.
Installation & Placement
The MOON i-7 dual-mono integrated amplifier is very heavy. It requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and
consistent operating temperature. Consequently, 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 the integrated amplifier's performance and reliability.
should never place another component directly on top of this integrated amplifier.
Once you've decided on a location for the i-7 Integrated Amplifier, you should install the eight (4) pointed screw-on cones
into the threaded holes located on the bottom of the four (4) the corner posts of both the chassis. These cones will easily
scratch most surfaces, therefore it's advisable to follow these instructions: Place your i-7 on a soft surface (i.e. carpet) and
carefully turn it so that it rests on its side. Screw one cone onto each of the four posts. Carefully move the chassis to it's pre-
determined location.
In the event that the surface you have chosen isn't perfectly level, each of the four (4) legs of your i-7 are height adjustable;
carefully using your fingers, you can either raise each leg by turning the cone underneath clockwise, or lower each leg by
turning it counterclockwise.
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Introduction / Installation Tips
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