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MOON i-5 Dual-mono Integrated Amplifier
             
June 21, 2006
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Also available with black faceplate        
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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 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.
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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 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.
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MOON i-5 inside view
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MOON i-5 rear view
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Specifications:
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| 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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