Simaudio Evolution 600I Owner Manual
Owner’s Manual
Evolution Series
600i
Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
600i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for safety. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug mains cord during transportation.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as when the power cord or plug has been damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus; or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Important Safety Instructions (cont’d)
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before
operating your Simaudio MOON 600i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier.
1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables,
or when cleaning any component. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect
the power suppy cord plug from the AC receptacle.
2. The MOON 600i must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes a
protective earthing connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.
Connect the MOON 600i only to an AC source of the proper voltage; Both the shipping box and rear panel
serial number label will indicate the correct voltage. Use of any other voltage will likely damage the unit and
void the warranty
3. AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product. The mains plug of the power supply
cord shall remain readily accessible.
4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.
5. NEVER operate the MOON 600i with any covers removed. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. An
open unit, especially if it is still connected to an AC source, presents a potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer
all questions to authorized service personnel only.
6. NEVER wet the inside of the MOON 600i with any liquid. If a liquid substance does enter your MOON 600i,
immediately disconnect it from the AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a complete check-up.
7. NEVER expose the MOON 600i to dripping or splashing of liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on top.
8. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.
9. NEVER bypass any fuse.
10. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified
11. NEVER attempt to repair the MOON 600i. If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer.
12. NEVER expose the MOON 600i to extremely high or low temperatures.
13. NEVER operate the MOON 600i in an explosive atmosphere.
14. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
16. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, or fire or the like.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................... 6
Unpacking........................................................ 7
Installation & Placement ................................... 7
Front Panel Controls ........................................ 8
Software Setup ................................................ 9
Rear Panel Connections .................................. 15
SimLink™ .......................................................16
Operating the 600i .........................................16
Remote Control Operation ...............................17
Troubleshooting ............................................ 19
Balanced Operation ....................................... 19
Specifications ................................................ 20
Quick Reference: Setup Menus ................ Appendix
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Date Code: 20140909
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MOON 600i Dual-Mono
integrated amplifier as a part of your hi-fi
reproduction system. This integrated amplifier has
been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end
performance in an elegant package, while retaining
all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made
its reputation. We have spared no effort to ensure
that it is among the finest two-channel
integratedamplifiers available. We have been
building high-performance audio equipment for over
30 years, and the know-how gained through our
cumulative experience is an important reason why
MOON integrated amplifiers are so musically
satisfying.
Your new integrated amplifier is a true Dual-mono
design, whereby each channel operates completely
independent of the other. The chassis, power cord
and power switch are the only parts of this amplifier
that both channels share. The performance of your
600i will continue to improve during the first 400
hours of listening. This is the result of a “break-in”
period required for the numerous high quality
electronic parts used throughout this amplifier.
Before setting up your new 600i, we encourage you
to please read this manual thoroughly to properly
acquaint yourself with its features. We hope you
enjoy listening to the MOON 600i Dual-Mono
integrated amplifier as much as the pride we have
taken in creating this fine audio product. We
understand the power and emotion of music and
build our products with the goal of faithfully
capturing these elusive qualities.
The information contained in this manual is subject
to change without notice. The most current version
of this manual is available on our official website at
http://www.simaudio.com
Your MOON 600i dual-mono integrated amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its
“world-class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features:
Our “no overall feedback” amplifier circuit design. The
results are: Real-time amplification is achieved since
interactions from the speaker back to the amplifier are
virtually eliminated; More accurate musical reproduction
with respect to tonality; Virtually non-existent transient
intermodulation distortion (which is far more degrading to
sonic performance than harmonic distortion); The
elimination of common phase errors resulting from
feedback.
Custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with
lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss, yielding an
improved power transfer and lower regulation factor. The
result is increased current speed and better dynamics.
An oversized dual-mono power supply and “Class A”
power output to 5 watts for greater efficiency.
SimLink
communications between other compatible MOON
Evolution Series components.
Each line input is fully configurable to be “home theater
ready”, where the volume control of the 600i is
bypassed.
TM
controller port allows for 2-way
M-eVOL2 volume control circuit using MDAC’s (operating
in a current steering R-2R configuration) which alter the
audio signal’s amplitude and yield no sonic degradation of
the signal regardless of the selected volume setting .
M-Lock circuit for “user selectable” maximum volume
setting lock-out for each line input.
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback
in custom installation setups and ii) firmware updates.
Gain offset for each individual line input with a ±10dB
range.
Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with
unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved
bass response and even more accurate sonic
reproduction.
530 individual volume steps in 1dB and 0.1dB
increments.
Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects
of external vibrations.
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600i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Unpacking
The MOON 600i integrated amplifier should be removed from its box with care.
The following accessories should be included inside the box with your integrated amplifier:
AC power cable
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‘FRM-3’ remote control with three ‘AAA’ batteries (USA and Canada only)
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‘SimLink’ cable with 1/8” mini plug terminations on each end
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This owner’s manual
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Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)
Once the 600i is unpacked, inspect it thoroughly
and report any damage to your dealer immediately.
We suggest that you keep all of the original
packaging, storing it in a safe, dry place in case
Please write the serial number of your new MOON 600i in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial No.: ________________
Installation & Placement
The MOON 600i Dual-Mono integrated amplifier is
both powerful and heavy. It requires reasonable
ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent
operating temperature, especially since it will radiate
heat when driven hard. Consequently, it should be
placed in a location with empty space around it for
proper heat dissipation. You should never place
another component on top of this integrated
amplifier. As well, the integratedamplifier should be
placed on a solid level surface. You should avoid
placing it near a heat source or inside a closed
cabinet that is not well ventilated as this could
compromise the amplifier’s performance and
reliability. The 600i uses two large toroidal
transformers in its power supply; even though they
are well shielded, you should not place this
you’re required to transport this product. The
customized packaging is specially designed to
protect the 600i from any potential damage during
transit.
integrated amplifier too close to source components
sensitive to EMI, such as turntables, phono
preamplifiers and CD Players.
If the surface you have chosen isn’t perfectly level,
each of the four (4) cones of your 600i are height
adjustable; carefully using your fingers, you can
either raise each leg by turning the cone underneath
clockwise, or lower each leg by turning it
counterclockwise.
We strongly recommend that you leave these cones
mounted to the component at all times for reasons
related to both performance and aesthetics.
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600i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Front Panel Controls
Figure 1: Front panel of MOON 600i dual-mono Integrated Amplifier
The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above).
The large display window normally indicates the
current volume level and, whenever you change the
input, it will briefly show the selected input label.
The “Standby” button disengages the input section
from the rest of the 600i’s circuitry and turns off
the digital display. However, when in “Standby”
mode all audio circuitry remains powered up to help
maintain optimal performance. When switching
back from “Standby”, both the ‘input’ and volume
settings are re-established from the previous
listening session. The blue pilot LED will not be
illuminated when the 600i is in “Standby” mode.
The “Mute” button reduces your volume setting to
zero. Pressing the “Mute” button a second time will
return the output volume to its previous level. As
well, adjusting the volume level while the “Mute”
function is engaged will effectively defeat the muting
function.
The “Display” button allows you to adjust the
brightness of the large digital display window. It also
provides you with the option of turning off the
display. There are three (3) different levels of
brightness; The default is medium. Pressing the
“Display” button once will increase the level to the
highest setting. Pressing the button a second time
will decrease the brightness to the lowest setting.
Pressing the “Display” button a third time returns
the display to its default setting of medium.
If you want to turn the display off, press and hold
the “Display” button for 2 seconds. When the
display is turned off, it will still come back on for a
short period of time whenever you press any of the
buttons located on the front panel or the remote
control, using the brightness level that was
previously set; the display will automatically turn off
again once you are done. To turn the display back
on, simply press and hold the “Display” button for 2
seconds.
The “ Bal ” buttons control channel balance;
Pressing the left arrow button causes a decrease in
the volume level of the right channel; pressing the
right arrow button causes a decrease in the volume
level of the left channel. The balance adjustment
operates in 1% increments. When the balance is
equal for both channels, “Å 00 Æ” will appear in
the front panel display. The range for the balance
control varies from “Å 100” for left channel only to
“100 Æ” for right channel only.
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