Owner’s Manual
MOON Evolution Series
P-8
Reference Dual-Mono Preamplifier
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MOON Evolution Series P 8 Reference Dual Mono Preamplifier...
Page 2: ...rticularly 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 tripo...
Page 3: ...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 recommended for use with th...
Page 4: ...ing the P 8 Preamplifier Controller 7 Front Panel Controls 8 Software Setup 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 SimLink 12 Operating the P 8 13 Balanced Operation 14 Remote Control Operation 14 Specifications...
Page 5: ...is subject to change without notice The most current version of this manual is available on our official website at http www simaudio com manuals htm Unpacking The MOON P 8 preamplifier and power supp...
Page 6: ...nd and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal to noise ratio Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vib...
Page 7: ...he rear panel of the preamplifier You will notice that there are two sets of each output connector on the controller however only one of each is required to operate this preamplifier the other connect...
Page 8: ...t setting Pressing the Display button a third time returns the display to its default setting of medium If you want to turn the display off press and hold the Display button for 2 seconds When the dis...
Page 9: ...S3 and S4 Assuming that you re currently listening to a source component connected to input B1 the allows to sequentially scroll forward through the available inputs from B2 to S4 The button allows yo...
Page 10: ...l be connecting to the P 8 Slowly rotate the volume control clockwise and OFFSET will appear in the display Press OK and the factory default of 6 0dB will appear in the display 12 You can adjust the v...
Page 11: ...actory defaults rotate the volume control until RESET appears in the display see the next example To configure the inputs previous example rotate the volume control until INPUT appears in the display...
Page 12: ...MOON P 8 controller will look similar to Figure 4 above It is equipped with full function bi directional RS 232 port control and status for custom integration or automation This is located in the upp...
Page 13: ...or two SimLink Out jacks the SimLink communication feature will not function Also there is no master component in a SimLink chain no one particular component operates as the main communications contro...
Page 14: ...key to remove the three screws located on the back plate insert the batteries in the correct direction and then screw the back plate back into place To operate the P 8 with this remote control you mus...
Page 15: ...stalk 1kHz 130dB Intermodulation Distortion Unmeasureable THD 20Hz 20kHz 0 002 Remote Control All Aluminum Full Function FRM 2 Display Type 8 character dot matrix LED Power Consumption idle 25 Watts A...
