MOON CLASSIC SERIES
i-5 Dual-mono Integrated Amplifier

 

 


The MOON i-5 integrated amplifier combines numerous technologies found in Simaudio MOON separate components, such as our proprietary "Advanced Renaissance" amplifier technology which eliminates feedback; a preamplification section using "Class A" dual-mono circuit topology and extremely rigid extruded aluminum chassis construction. The MOON i-5 delivers reference level performance in a much smaller format. Features include remote control operation, 70 watts per channel of high current output into 8 ohms, a "home theater ready" input and a preamplifier output.

 




  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 only 15 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 · Amplifier section using a "no overall feedback" design resulting in real-time amplification, more accurate musical reproduction with respect to tonality, virtually non-existent IMD (intermodulation distortion) and the elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback · Gain section using a Crystal microprocessor functioning as a "shunt to ground" that doesn't degrade sonic performance regardless of the selected setting · "Class A" output power to five watts for greater efficiency · One single-ended audio input which bypasses the gain control stage to accomodate a component, such as home-theatre processor, whose own volume control is used instead · Precision matched Bipolar output devices which offer superb linearity throughout the entire audio frequency spectrum · Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components · A symmetrical circuit design · Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics · Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations · Improved reliabilty 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 Dual Mono   (partial)
Power Supply Transformer 0.5kVA
Power Supply Capacitance 40,000µF
Class of operation - Preamplifier A
Class of operation - Amplifier A/AB
Single Ended Inputs   (RCA) 5 pairs
Input Device Types - preamp J-FET
Input Sensitivity 340mV - 3.0V RMS
Input Impedance 14,000 ohms
Tape Output 1 pair
Preamplifier Output 1 pair
Output Device Types - Amplifier Bipolars - 2 per channel
Output Binding Posts WBT (shielded)
Output Power @ 8 ohms 70 Watts per channel
Output Power @ 4 ohms 110 Watts per channel
Output Impedance 0.04 ohms
Damping Factor > 200
Gain Control RBG cs version
Gain 37dB
Dynamic Headroom 3dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio 97dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage 23.5 Volts
Slew Rate 20V/µs
Maximum Current - Peak 16 amperes
Maximum Current - Continuous 9 amperes
Frequency Response 10Hz - 70kHz   (+0/-3dB)
Crosstalk @ 1kHz -50dB
IMD unmeasurable
THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) < 0.1%
 
Available Faceplate Finishes Black and Silver
Standard Remote Control All-Aluminum Simple Function
Optional Remote Control All-Aluminum Full Function
Power Consumption @ idle 40 Watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 120V 4A long fast blow
Fuse Replacement - 230V 2A long fast blow
Warranty   (USA & Canada) 10 Years
Shipping weight 26 lbs / 12 kgs
Dimensions   17 x 4 x 15 in.   (43 x 10 x 38 cm.)

        Specifications are subject to change without notice.


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