MOON i.5 Integrated Amplifier
Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2: MOON i.5 Rear panel
The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are five (5) pairs of single-ended inputs on RCA connectors labeled
CD, DVD, TUNER. VIDEO and AUX The left channel inputs are located on top and the corresponding right channel inputs are
located directly below.
The MOON i.5 integrated amplifier also has one pair of non-amplified outputs labeled ‘PRE OUT’, located next to the AUX
input, and is designated for output to a power amplifier with single-ended RCA inputs in the event that you wish to use your
MOON i.5 as a preamplifier only. The output level on the ‘PRE OUT’ is variable and is adjusted by the i.5’s volume control.
Directly above the unit’s serial number plate, there is a pair of gold-plated binding posts. Connect your loudspeakers, with the
cables of your choice, to these binding posts, paying attention to respect the polarity (“+” , “-” ) of the output.
Finally on the far right side is the main power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on), the IEC receptacle, labeled “AC Input” for the
included AC power cord, and the “AC Fuse” socket cover.
You will notice that all RCA input and output connectors on the rear panel have been color coded: ‘white’ for the left channel
and ‘red’ for the right channel. All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible
connections for your unit. A poor contact will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and
free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in
again. This procedure requires that your Integrated Amplifier and the rest of your components be completely turned off. Not
heeding this warning may result in serious damage to your equipment. Special contact cleaning fluids and enhancers should
not be used, as they deposit a difficult to remove residue which degrades the performance of your components.
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