Simaudio MOON 700I - Manual (Page 2)

The MOON 700i is the ultimate Integrated Amplifier. Intended to meet the needs
of the most demanding music connoisseurs, it is fully differential dual-mono
design, rated at 175 watts/channel into 8 ohms (350 wats into 4 ohms), offer-
ing authority,finesse and superb control. Using a variety of new technologies
developed since the introduction of the Evolution Series, the MOON 700i pro-
vides more sonic transparency and accuracy than previously thought possible.
Setting a new standard for Integrated Amplifiers !
RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirec-
tional feedback and (ii) firmware updates;
IR input for external control; 12V trigger
for remote operation; SimLink controller
port allows for 2-way communications
between other compatible MOON compo-
nents Four-layer PCB tracings resulting in a much
shorter signal path and dramatically improved
signal-to-noise ratio
There is a warmth and naturalness to the soundstage
that must be heard to be believed.
Significant Design Features
Lynx circuitry which is a “no overall
feedback” design resulting in genuine
real-time amplification, a more accurate
musical reproduction with respect to
tonality, virtually non-existent inter-
modulation distortion and the elimination
of common phase errors resulting from
feedback Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the
effects of external vibrations
• The preamplifier section is mounted on its
own dedicated circuit board (located
below the main board) resulting
in lower crosstalk
• For each line input: M-Lock for “user
selectable” maximum volume setting lock-
out and “Gain offset” with a ±10dB range;
can be configured to be “home-theater
ready”, where the gain section of the 700i
is bypassed
• Proprietary MOON Bi-Polar output
transistors with unprecedented signal
linearity and ultra-low noise characteristics
• “Class A” output to 5 watts for
greater efficiency
• Fully balanced differential circuitry in a
dual-mono design
An massive dual-mono power supply
using custom proprietary toroidal trans-
formers for the amplifier section
A separate power supply for the
preamplifier circuit
• M-eVOL2 volume control circuit using
MDAC’s (operating in a current steering
R-2R configuration) which alter the
audio signal’s amplitude yielding no
sonic degradation of the signal, regard
less of the selected volume setting; A
total 530 individual volume steps in 1dB
and 0.1dB increments
New technologies include (i) the M-eVOL2 volume control, with a
phenomenal 530 steps, allowing for an extremely precise level
adjustment just like the MOON P-8 Preamplifier; (ii) New MOON output
transistors, specifically designed for use in our amplifiers, provide tighter
and more visceral bass performance, as well as unprecedented linearity
thoughout the entire frequency spectrum; (iii) An input stage circuit which
reduces noise, preserving image focus and integrity like never before.