Simaudio Moon ROCK Owner Manual

ROCK

Mono Power Amplifier

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Owner’s Manual

MOON ROCK Mono Power Amplifier

Table of Contents

Congratulations ................................................ 3

Unpacking........................................................ 3

Introduction ..................................................... 4

Installation & Placement ................................... 4

Rear Panel Layout ............................................ 5

Connecting the ROCK ........................................ 6

Balanced Operation........................................... 6

Operating the ROCK .......................................... 7

Specifications .................................................. 8

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IMPORTANT: Please read this entire manual before using this product.
Installation and operating instructions inside.

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MOON ROCK Mono Power Amplifier

Congratulations!

Thank you for selecting the MOON ROCK Mono power amplifier as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system. This power
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 the very finest mono-
block amplifier available. We have been building high-performance audio equipment for over 25 years, and the know-how
gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON amplifiers are so musically satisfying.

Your new amplifier is a true balanced differential design, whereby both the positive and the negative input signals have their
own separate completely independent circuitry from the power supply through the output stage. The performance of your
ROCK will continue to improve during the first 300 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 MOON ROCK, we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint
yourself with its features. We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON ROCK Mono Power 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.

Unpacking

The MOON ROCK Mono Power Amplifier is a very large and extremely heavy component that should be removed from its
custom flight case with care. We strongly advise that you seek at least one other person to help lift both the amplifier with its
accompanying granite base out of the crate, and place them in their final location.

The following accessories should be included inside the flight case with your amplifier:

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20A AC power cable

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Granite mounting base

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This owner’s manual

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Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)

As soon as the amplifier is safely removed from its custom flight case and placed down, perform a thorough physical
inspection 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 the event that you’re required to transport the amplifier. The customized flight case is specially
designed to protect the MOON ROCK amplifier from any potential damage that may occur during shipping.

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WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not

attempt to “lift the ground” by removing the ground pin from the AC cable. Make sure that your
household electrical wiring supports proper AC grounding techniques before plugging in this
product. Keep the heat sinks and top cover free of dust to allow for proper heat dissipation.
Never expose this product to extreme temperatures. Always connect the audio signal path cables
prior to connecting the AC mains.

CAUTION! No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not remove top cover, as severe electrical shock may result.
IMPORTANT! Make sure that your local AC voltage complies with the unit’s label. Damage caused by plugging

this component into an AC receptacle of the wrong voltage will not be covered by warranty.

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Congratulations / Unpacking 3