MOON CLASSIC SERIES
i-3 SE Integrated Amplifier
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The MOON i-3 SE integrated amplifier combines numerous technologies found in Simaudio
MOON preamplifiers and amplifiers.   Offering very high quality sonic performance,
it represents an affordable alternative to the MOON i-5. Features include remote control
operation, a maximum continuous power output rating of 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms
/ 160 watts into 4 ohms, six line-level inputs including a "home theater ready" input and
a preamplifier output.
The SE (Special Edition) version of the MOON i-3 benefits from electronic parts
with higher tolerances in several key areas of the circuit, including an improved toroidal
transformer in the power supply. The result is improved sonic performance.
The SE version of the MOON i-3 is available ONLY in North America
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Significant Design Features
An oversized power supply ·
A custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss,
yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor, resulting in increased current
speed and better dynamics ·
An extremely short capacitor-free signal path measuring 18.5 inches in length from
input RCA's to output binding posts, eliminating virtually all potential sources of
interference and producing a sonically faster transient response ·
Gain section using a Crystal microprocessor functioning as a "shunt to ground" that doesn't
degrade sonic performance regardless of the setting ·
One single-ended audio input which bypasses the gain stage to accomodate a component,
such as home-theatre processor, whose own volume control is used instead ·
Amplifier section using a "no overall feedback" design resulting in real-time amplification,
more accurate musical reproduction with   respect to tonality, virtually non-existent
intermodulation distortion and the elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback ·
"Class A" output power to five watts for greater efficiency ·
Precision-matched Bipolar output devices which offer superb linearity throughout the entire audio
frequency spectrum   ·
A symmetrical circuit design ·
Accurate matching of the high quality electronic components ·
Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics ·
Improved reliability through the elimination of moving parts ·
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance ·
Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.
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Specifications:
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| Type |
Solid State |
| Configuration |
Stereo |
| Power Supply Transformer |
0.6kVA |
| Power Supply Capacitance |
40,000µF |
| Class of operation - Preamplifier |
A |
| Class of operation - Amplifier |
A/AB |
| Single Ended Inputs   (RCA) |
6 |
| Input Device Types - preamp |
J-FET |
| Input Sensitivity |
400mV - 3.0V RMS |
| Input Impedance |
12,000 ohms |
| Tape Output |
1 |
| Preamplifier Output |
1 |
| Output Device Types - Amp |
Bipolars - 4 per channel |
| Output Binding Posts |
Gold-plated - 1 set per channel |
| Output Power @ 8 ohms |
100 Watts per channel |
| Output Power @ 4 ohms |
160 Watts per channel |
| Output Power @ 2 ohms |
200 Watts per channel |
| Output Impedance |
0.04 ohms |
| Damping Factor |
> 200 |
| Gain Control |
RBG cs version |
| Gain |
37dB |
| Dynamic Headroom |
6dB |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio |
100dB @ full power |
| Maximum Output Voltage |
30 Volts |
| Slew Rate |
20V/µs |
| Maximum Current - Peak |
22 amperes |
| Maximum Current - Continuous |
12 amperes |
| Frequency Response |
10Hz - 80kHz   +0/-3dB |
| Crosstalk @ 1kHz |
-65dB |
| IMD |
unmeasurable |
| THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) |
0.1% |
| THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 100 watts) |
0.15% |
| Available Faceplate Finishes |
Black and Silver |
| Standard Remote Control |
All-Aluminum Simple Function |
| Optional Remote Control |
All-Aluminum Full Function |
| Power Consumption @ idle |
45 Watts |
| AC Power Requirements |
120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz |
| Fuse Replacement - 120V |
4A short fast blow |
| Fuse Replacement - 230V |
2A short fast blow |
| Warranty   (USA & Canada) |
10 Years |
| Shipping weight |
23 lbs / 10 kgs |
| Dimensions   (W x H x D) |
17 x 3 x 15.5 in.   (43 x 7.5 x 39 cm.) |
       
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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