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The performance of your 340i will continue
toimprove 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 340i,
weencourage you to please read this manual
thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with
itsfeatures. We hope you enjoy listening
totheMOON 340i 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
thegoal of faithfully capturing these elusive
qualities.
The information contained in this manual
issubject to change without notice. The most
current version of this manual is available on
ourofficial website at http://www.simaudio.com
Your MOON 340i Integrated Amplifier
incorporates many significant design features
toachieve its “world-class” level of performance.
This is an abbreviated list of the more important
features:
Six line-level inputs including one front-mounted
1/8” mini-jack for personal media players.
One single-ended audio input which functions
asa “pass-through”, bypassing the gain stage
toaccommodate a component such as ahome-
theater processor, whose own volume control
isused instead.
Optional internal digital-to-analog converter
circuit for use with a PC, digital music server
orexternal transport, etc.
Optional internal phono preamp is available
withadjustments for gain level as well as
capacitance and resistance loading.
Line-level balanced XLR input.
Headphone output on ¼” TRS jack located
onthe front panel.
Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors
with unprecedented gain linearity resulting
inimproved bass response and even more
accurate sonic reproduction.
Class A output to 5 watts for greater efficiency.
IR input for external control.
SimLink
TM
controller port allows for 2-way
communications between other compatible
MOON components.
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional
feedback in custom installation setups and
ii)firmware updates.
12 Volt Trigger output.
Rigid chassis construction to minimize
theeffects of external vibrations.
Designed to be powered up at all times
foroptimal performance.
Low operating temperature for an ultra-long life
expectancy.