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The performance of a lifetime Owner’s Manual MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier...
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To prevent the risk of equipment damage or personal harm, use only Class 2 rated loudspeaker wire properly terminated and connected securely to the binding posts. simaudio.com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road, Boucherville, Québec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code: 20190715...
M O O N b y S i m a u d i o Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit Heed all warnings.
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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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance...
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 integrated amplifiers available.
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The most controller port allows for 2-way current version of this manual is available on communications between other compatible our official website at http://www.simaudio.com MOON components. RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional Your MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier...
M O O N b y S i m a u d i o Unpacking The MOON 340i integrated amplifier should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be included inside the box with your 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. If your MOON 340i includes the digital input option, additional information will appear in the display window.
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M O O N b y S i m a u d i o The “A2” input can be configured as a “pass- the 340i via the rear panel rocker switch through” which bypasses the 340i’s gain control will automatically reset the the “A2” to the factory section, allowing you to control the gain setting default ‘normal’...
Figure 2: MOON 340i Optional Digital Inputs – connection examples Optional Digital Inputs The Digital Input option includes four (4) separate inputs: “D1” uses an optical Toslink connector, “D2” and “D3” use S/PDIF on an female RCA connector and “D4” uses a type-B USB connector. The “D1” is intended for use with a source equipped with a TosLink digital output such as a satellite dish receiver;...
The MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier features an optional MC/MM phono section that may be installed only by your MOON Authorized Dealer or at the Simaudio factory. This phono card is a very high quality design, providing adjustments for both capacitance and resisitance loading, as well as gain level.
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Figure 4 : Dipswitch A - Capactitance et résistance Figure 5 : Dipswitch B - EQ and gain Always power off the unit (by unplugging the power supply) before making any change of input settings. Figure 2: The 110LP v2 cartridge adjustments Multiple combinations of settings can be applied to optimize the input for the cartridge.
M O O N b y S i m a u d i o Rear Panel Connections Figure 6 : MOON 340i Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are four (4) pairs of single-ended analog inputs on RCA connectors labeled CD, A1, A2 and A3/P.
The MOON 340i is equipped with a pair of gold- has a functioning ground. For the best sonic plated binding posts. Connect your speakers, performance, it is preferable that you plug with the cables of your choice, to the 340i’s speaker your 340i directly into a dedicated AC outlet binding posts.
M O O N b y S i m a u d i o Operating the MOON 340i We recommend leaving your MOON 340i blinking and is not illuminated, your 340i powered up at all times to maintain optimal is in standby mode. Next, briefly press the push performance.
The MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier uses the CRM-3 full-function remote control (figure 7). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and can be used with other Simaudio MOON components. The CRM-3 remote uses two CR-2032 batteries (included). To install them, simply remove the two screws from the slidable lower section of the back plate, insert the batteries...
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M O O N b y S i m a u d i o Remote operation with multiple MOON components Figure 8 : Remote Operation with SimLink™ In figure 6 we have a 180 MiND Music Streamer and a MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier connected together via their respective SimLink™...
Specifications Configuration Stereo Power Supply Transformer 400VA Power Supply Capacitance 40,000µF Class Of Operation – Amplifier Class A/B Single-ended inputs 4 (RCA) Mini-jack input 1 (1/8”) Balanced inputs 1 (XLR) Input Sensitivity 370mV – 3.0V RMS Input Impedance 11,000 Ω Preamplifier output 1 (RCA) Headphone output...
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M O O N b y S i m a u d i o Optional Phono Section Input Impedance - Adjustable 10 Ω, 100 Ω, 475 Ω and 47 kΩ Input Capacitance - Adjustable 0pF, 100pF, 330pF and 430pF Gain - Adjustable 40dB, 50dB, 54dB, 60dB and 66dB Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.5dB)
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If you require the RS-232 codes for your MOON 340i X, please visit the “Contact Us” page and complete the “Information request” form on our website at www.simaudio.com.
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Simaudio Ltd. 1345 Newton Rd. Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5H2 CANADA T. 450 449-2212...
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