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The MOON 700i is the ultimate Integrated Amplier. 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), offering authority,nesse 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 Ampliers !
Signicant Design Features
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 Preamplier; (ii) New MOON output
transistors, specically designed for use in our ampliers, 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.
RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback and (ii) rmware 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
Lynx circuitry which is a “no overall
feedback” design resulting in genuine
real-time amplication, a more accurate
musical reproduction with respect to
tonality, virtually non-existent intermodulation distortion and the elimination
of common phase errors resulting from
feedback
An massive dual-mono power supply
using custom proprietary toroidal transformers for the amplier section
• M-eVOL2 volume control circuit using
MDAC’s (operating in a current steering
R-2R conguration) 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
There is a warmth and naturalness to the soundstage
that must be heard to be believed.
Four-layer PCB tracings resulting in a much
shorter signal path and dramatically improved
signal-to-noise ratio
A separate power supply for the
preamplier circuit
Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the
effects of external vibrations
• The preamplier 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 congured 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 efciency
• Fully balanced differential circuitry in a
dual-mono design
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Simaudio Ltd. has been designing and manufacturing innovative, leading-edge
audio and video products since 1980. MOON products have been globally
recognized for their world-class performance, garnering numerous accolades
for this outstanding achievement. Our products are engineered and built in
Canada, utilizing advanced, efcient, “green” assembly techniques with strict
quality control. Furthermore, our manufacturing processes are part of our
philosophy, whereas the high quality and long-life of MOON products are the
best way to preserve our environment, avoiding premature obsolesence. MOON
products meet or exceed all international requirements for safety, performance
and durability. At Simaudio, great music matters. However, great music for a
lifetime matters most.
Technical information
The M-eVOL2 volume circuit uses Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converters
(MDAC’s) to vary the amplitude of the music signal based on the chosen volume
setting. Since it is used in a dual-mono circuit topology, there is one MDAC for each
channel. As well, the audio signal ALWAYS remains in the analog domain and is
never degraded at any volume setting.
Each MDAC (TI DAC8812) uses a pair of current steering R2-R ladder DACs that
allows for operation in a fully balanced differential mode. Like the M-Ray volume
circuit found in our MOON P-8 reference level preamplier, it provides incremental
adjustments in 0.1dB steps, yielding a total of 530 unique volume steps.
The transistors used in the MOON 700i’s output stage perform what can be
best described as electrical gain of the music signal. Higher quality transistors
will yield an amplied signal with greater integrity. In addition, since each channel of an output stage uses numerous transistors, they must all be accurately
matched to each other to maintain this integrity.
MOON ampliers have always used bipolar transistors in their output stages
for several signicant reasons. When compared to other types of amplication
transistors, bipolars offer:
• Wider bandwidth
• Lower distortion
• Excellent reliability and a longer life span
• High Efciency
• High resistance to ESD (electrostatic discharge)
We have managed, at a great expense, to have bipolar transistors manufactured to our own exceedingly high standards and specic requirements. When
compared to more readily available high quality bipolars for use in audio ampliers, MOON Bipolars offer the following advantages:
• Unprecedented gain linearity
• A green component containing no lead
• Lower noise oor
• Even wider bandwidth
• Improved bass response
• Greater signal integrity
• Even greater reliability at higher output levels
• A more consistent hFE (the DC current gain of a
transistor) which allows for more accurate and
easier matching of multiple Bipolars.
Introduced in the MOON 700i Integrated Amplier, the benets of the M-eVOL2
volume circuit, when compared to the original M-eVOL, include:
• A blacker background
• An improvement in signal-to-noise-ratio of
+10dB in magnitude
• Improved signal matching between the
left and right channels
• Much more precise incremental volume
adjustments (0.1 db vs. 0.5dB)
• Increased bandwidth
• Closely approaches the performance of
the M-Ray volume circuit
The M-eVOL2 proprietary volume control circuit yield
virtually perfect signal level matching
between the left and right channels as well as
staggeringly low crosstalk levels.
All volume control circuits suffer from imperfect level matching between the left
and right channels, especially at low and high output levels. In simple terms
this means that the actual volume level is not identical for both channels at
various settings:
The exceptional gain linearity of MOON Bipolars is very signicant in the
sense that it results in many of these aforementioned advantages. To illustrate
the signicant effect of this gain linearity when compared to a quality bipolar
transistor found in a high-performance audio amplier, refer to gure 1 below
which shows the difference in DC current gain as a function of the transistor’s
output current:
Optimal sonic performance is always achieved
regardless of the amplier’s output level.
A very high quality volume circuit using a potentiometer will typically have a
variance of as much as 1.5dB (red) between the left and right channels at the
volume extremities as shown in gure 6. All three of our volume circuits, M-Ray,
M-eVOL and M-eVOL2 maintain an extremely low and consistent variance of
less than 0.05dB (blue) across the entire volume range.
Perfect level matching between channels that no other
volume control can achieve ... Recorded music heard as
it was intended to be: pure, natural and uncolored.
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Moon 700i Specications
Conguration Fully balanced, dual-mono
Power Supply Transformers 2 x 0.5kVA
Power Supply Capacitance 68,800µF
Circuit Topology Open Loop
Balanced inputs (XLR) 1 pair
Single-ended inputs (RCA) 4 pairs
Monitor Loop (RCA) 1 pair (inputs & outputs)
Input Impedance 23,700Ω
Input Sensitivity 490mV – 6.0V RMS
Preamplier line-level output (RCA) 1 pair @ 50Ω
Output Device Type - Amplier Proprietary MOON BiPolars - 6 per channel
Output Binding Posts Gold-plated WBT
Output Power @ 8Ω 175 Watts per channel
Output Power @ 4Ω 350 Watts per channel
Output Impedance 0.02Ω
Damping Factor > 400
Volume Steps 0.5dB from 0-30 and 0.1dB from 30-80
Gain Control M-eVOL2
Gain 37dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio (Preamplier / Amplier) 120dB (20-20kHz) / 105dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage 45 Volts
Slew Rate 35V/µs
Maximum Current - Peak / Continuous 42 amperes / 22 amperes
Frequency Response 10Hz - 100kHz +0/-0.1dB
Crosstalk @ 1kHz -100dB
Intermodulation Distortion Unmeasureable
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) < 0.015% @ 1 watt / < 0.04% @ 175 watts
Remote Control All Aluminum Full-Function
Display Type 8 character dot matrix LED
Power Consumption @ idle 50 Watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Shipping Weight 60 lbs / 27 Kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) 19.2 x 5.6 x 18.0
Specications subject to change without notice
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19.2
17.6
18.0
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