Owner’s Manual
MOON Classic Series
LP
5.3
Phono Preamplifier
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MOON Classic Series LP 5 3 Phono Preamplifier...
Page 2: ...ticularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod...
Page 3: ...tage 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...
Page 4: ...king and Warnings 5 Introduction 6 Installation Placement 6 Circuit Board Layout 7 Internal Settings 8 Rear Panel Connections 11 Operating the LP 5 3 12 Specifications 13 www simaudio com ____________...
Page 5: ...nd 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 v...
Page 6: ...vibrations A symmetrical circuit design with accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance Low operating temper...
Page 7: ...LP 5 3 Circuit Board layout Available Settings A Resistance loading jumper bank B Capacitance loading jumper bank C Equalization curve jumper bank D Gain level jumper bank ___________________________...
Page 8: ...esented by jumper sockets J9 J10 J11 J12 and J13 respectively for the left channel and jumper sockets J27 J28 J29 J30 and J31 for the right channel refer figure 2 below The factory default setting is...
Page 9: ...output signal As well you should always maintain the same capacitance setting for both channels otherwise sound quality may vary between the left and right channels of your audio system Equalization C...
Page 10: ...bank are mounted to the left In the event that you are using a MC cartridge you will need to change the gain setting to either 54dB 60dB or 66dB The basic rule to determine gain for a MC cartridge is...
Page 11: ...he IEC receptacle labeled AC Power for the included AC power cord Alternatively you may use a dedicated high performance AC power cord designed for preamplifiers Directly above the IEC receptacle is a...
Page 12: ...erformance from your audio system we strongly recommend that the detachable power cord not come into physical contact with any of the interconnect cables running to and from your LP 5 3 In the event t...
Page 13: ...overload 66dB gain 3mV RMS Signal to noise Ratio full scale 40dB gain 110dBr Signal to noise Ratio full scale 66dB gain 88dBr Maximum Output 1kHz 10K 6 0 Volts Frequency Response RIAA IEC Curve 20Hz...
