Simaudio 700I User Manual

The MOON 700i is the ultimate Integrated Amplier. 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 Ampliers !

Signicant 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 Preamplier; (ii) New MOON output
transistors, specically designed for use in our ampliers, 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 amplication, 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 amplier section

• M-eVOL2 volume control circuit using

MDAC’s (operating in a current steering
R-2R conguration) 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
preamplier circuit

Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the
effects of external vibrations

• The preamplier 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 congured 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 efciency

• Fully balanced differential circuitry in a

dual-mono design