The performance of a lifetime Owner’s Manual MOON 250i v2 Integrated Amplifier
MOON by Simaudio WARNING Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the remote control and keep it away from children.
01 INTRODUCTION 04 DESIGN FEATURES 06 UNPACKING 08 INSTALLATION & PLACEMENT 08 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 09 REAR PANEL LAYOUT 10 SIMLINK™ 11 OPERATING THE UNIT 11 REMOTE CONTROL 12 SPECIFICATIONS 13
MOON by Simaudio 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.
03 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.
MOON by Simaudio Introduction Thank you for selecting the MOON 250i v2 Integrated amplifier as a part of your music system. This component has been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance in an elegant package, hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation. We have been building high-performance audio equipment for over 40 years, and the know how gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON products are so musically satisfying.
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MOON by Simaudio Design Features Your MOON 250i v2 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: Six inputs including one front-mounted 1/8” mini-jack for personal media players. Phono input for connecting a turntable equipped with an MM (moving magnet) cartridge. Headphone output on ¼” TRS jack located on the front panel. IR input for external control.
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MOON by Simaudio Unpacking The MOON 250i v2 should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be included inside the box with your unit: • AC power cable • ‘‘CRM-3’ remote control with two ‘CR-2032’ batteries • ‘SimLink™’ cable with 1/8” mini plug terminations on each end • Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only) Once the unit is unpacked, inspect it thoroughly and report any damage to your dealer immediately.
09 Front Panel Controls Figure 1: 250i v2 Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The remote control sensor is located directly to the right of the “Phones” output jack and it should never be blocked, otherwise remote control operation may be compromised. The “Standby” button disengages the input section from the rest of the MOON 250i v2’s circuitry. When in “Standby” mode all audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain optimal performance.
MOON by Simaudio Rear Panel Layout Figure 2: 250i v2 Backpanel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are five (5) pairs of single-ended inputs on RCA connectors labeled PHONO, CD, DAC. AUX and TV. The RCA input connectors on the rear panel have been color coded: ‘white’ for the left channel and ‘red’ for the right channel.
11 SimLink™ Operating the Unit The SimLink™ provides communication features between various MOON components. For example, if you were to connect the 260D to the 250i v2 via the SimLink™, pressing the (play) button on the 260D will cause the 250i v2 to automatically switch to the input labelled ‘CD’. We recommend leaving your MOON 250i v2 powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance. When you plan on being away for a few days, it may not be a bad idea to power off your amplifier.
MOON by Simaudio Remote Control The MOON 250i v2 uses the ‘CRM-3’ full-function remote control (figure 3). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and can be used with other MOON components. The ‘CRM-3’ remote uses two CR-2032 batteries (included). To install them, simply remove the two screws from the slidable lower section of the back plate. To engage the ‘CRM-3’ remote for use with the MOON 250i v2, you must first press the button labeled AMP.
13 Specifications Configuration Stereo Power Supply Transformer 320VA Power Supply Capacitance 20,000µF Class Of Operation – Amplifier Class A/B Single-ended inputs 5 (RCA) Mini-jack input 1 (1/8”) Input Sensitivity 370mV – 3.
MOON by Simaudio Fuse replacement: 120V version uses a 4A fast blow (3AG) 230V version uses a 2A fast blow (3AG) If you require the IR or RS-232 codes for the MOON 250i v2, please visit the “Contact Us” section in the support page on our website at www.simaudio.com.
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