Integrated Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state integrated amplifier with remote control, headphone output, RS-232 port, IR input for external control, 12V trigger output for remote operations, optional phono stage, balanced input stage, and digital input stage. SimLink controller port permits communication with compatible Simaudio Moon components. Inputs: 5 line-level, including front-mounted 1/8" mini-jack for personal media players; 1 input functions as pass-through, bypassing the gain stage. Outputs: one pair of speaker binding posts, headphone on 1/4" jack, one pair variable preamp outputs, one pair fixed line-level outputs. Maximum output power: 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW), 200Wpc into 4 ohms (19dBW). Maximum output voltage: 22V. Maximum output current: 15A peak, 9A continuous. Input impedance: 11k ohms (line), 47k or 100 ohms (phono). Output impedance: 0.04 ohms (speaker). Voltage gain: 37dB. Dynamic headroom: 3dB. S/N Ratio: 101dB ref. full power. Channel separation: 78dB at 1kHz. THD: <0.15% (1W, 20Hz–20kHz), <0.02% (50W, 20Hz–20kHz). Intermodulation distortion: <0.05%.
Dimensions: 16.88" (430mm) W by 3.5" (89mm) H by 14.75" (375mm) D. Shipping weight: 28.6 lbs (13kg).
Finishes: Black or silver faceplate.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: K707401.
Prices: $3300. Options: MM/MC phono stage, $300; balanced inputs, $200; digital inputs, $400. Including all options: $4000. Approximate number of dealers: 80.
Manufacturer: Simaudio Ltd., 95 Chemin du Tremblay Street, Unit 3, Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7K4, Canada. US: Simaudio Ltd., 2002 Ridge Road, Champlain, NY 12919. Tel: (877) 980-2400, (450) 449-2212. Web: www.simaudio.com.