If you’re in the market for a new amplifier then the striking new MOON 240i integrated model may be worth a closer look. Featuring 50W per channel and incorporating a moving magnet phono stage, five digital inputs, high-resolution DAC and an OLED display, the Nēo 240i is aimed at mid-budget enthisiasts who are looking to upgrade their amplification to the digital age.
Whilst the 240i is MOON’s entry-level amplifier for audiophiles, for most users it’s probably all they could need. With a wide choice of connectivity options, the 240i is a one-box centerpiece for building any music and home entertainment system around.
The sound quality is typical MOON in that it’s detailed, with well-controlled and tuneful bass, coupled with a wide and airy soundstage. Vinyl, CD and digital music files are all catered for.
The 240i can even drive inefficient and complex low-impedance speaker loads easily and should get the most out of almost any music source. For custom-install environments, the 240i features SimLinkTM, RS232 and IR ports.
Prices: £1,990/ €2,290 / $2,100
More info: www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk
Features:
- 3 line-level inputs including a front-mounted 3.5mm mini-jack for personal media players
- 5 digital inputs include USB (hi-res audio), SPDIF (2), Optical (2).
- Headphone output on 1/4” jack
- OLED type screen
- Simple set-up via on-board software menu
- Moving magnet phono preamplifier input
- Analog inputs are configurable to “pass-through” mode, when using a home-theatre processor’s own volume control
- 10-year warranty
Specifications:
- Output power at 8Ω: 50 Watts per channel
- Input sensitivity: 370mV – 3.0V RMS
- Input impedance: 22,100Ω
- Gain: 37dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB @ full power
- Frequency response: 10Hz – 80kHz +0/-3dB
- Crosstalk: -100dB
- THD: (20Hz – 20kHz @ 1 watt / 50 watts) 0.02% / 0.02%
- Intermodulation distortion: 0.005%
- PCM Bit-depth range / sampling rates: 16 – 32 bits / 44.1 – 384kHz
- DSD sample rates: DSD64, DSD128 & DSD256
- Shipping weight: 24 lbs / 11 Kgs
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 16.9 x 3.5 x 14.4 inch 42,9 x 8,9 x 36,6 cm
