MOON CLASSIC SERIES
i-3 SE Integrated Amplifier

 

 


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

 



  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.

 



  Specifications:

 
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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