Simaudio owner manual Introduction, Installation & Placement, MOON P 5.3 Stereo Preamplifier

MOON P 5.3 Stereo Preamplifier

Introduction

Your MOON P5.3 Stereo Preamplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features:

An oversized power supply using 2 toroidal transformers in conjunction with 3 stages of DC voltage regulation and extensive choke filtering

An extremely short capacitor-free signal path measuring only 10 inches in length, from input RCA connectors to output binding posts, for a faster transient response.

M-eVOLvolume control circuit based on a resistive array configuration, resulting in no sonic degradation of the audio signal regardless of the selected volume setting

Power supply voltage regulation includes i2DCf (Independent Inductive DC Filtering); 1 inductor for each and every IC in the audio circuit’s signal path – 14 stages in all.

IR input for external control.

12 Volt Trigger output for remote operations.

One single-ended audio input, of your choice, which functions as a “pass-through”, bypassing the gain stage to accommodate a component such as a home-theater processor, whose own volume control is used instead.

Optional end-user configurable phono section for both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges.

Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations.

A symmetrical circuit design with accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components.

Four-layer PCB tracings; The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio.

Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance.

Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.

Installation & Placement

The MOON P5.3 requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature. As a result, it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation. As well, it 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 this component’s performance and reliability. The P5.3 uses toroidal transformers; even though they are well shielded, you should not place the Stereo Preamplifier too close to source components sensitive to EMI, such as turntables and phono preamplifiers. You should never place another component directly on top of this Stereo Preamplifier.

Once you’ve decided on a location for the P5.3, you should install the four (4) pointed screw-on tips into the four (4) cylindrical legs of the chassis. These tips will easily scratch most surfaces, therefore it’s advisable to follow these instructions: Place your P5.3 on a soft surface (i.e. carpet) and carefully turn it so that it rests on its side. Screw one tip into each of the four legs. Carefully move the chassis to it’s pre-determined location. In the event that the surface you have chosen isn’t perfectly level, each of the four (4) tips on your P5.3 are height adjustable; Included with these tips is a small metal rod, intended for final adjustments (if necessary) by simply threading it through the tiny hole of each of these tips and then gently turning the tip. These adjustable screw-on tips also provide mechanical grounding of the chassis.

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