Neo 280D Streaming DSD DAC
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1. allow you to sequentially scroll either forward or backward f through all of the digital inputs These inputs are ordered as follows going forward 1 OPT1 OPT2 SPDIF1 SPDIF2 BT Bluetooth NET optional MiND network player USB and AES EBU There are eight 8 corresponding red LED s to the right of these input buttons indicating the currently selected input The N o 280D is capable of processing a PCM digital signal at one of the following eight 8 different sampling rates 44 1 48 0 88 2 96 0 176 4 192 0 352 8 and 384 0 all in kHz or a DSD digital signal at one of the following three 3 data rates DSD64 2 82MHz DSD128 5 64MHz and DSD256 11 28MHz There are eleven 11 LED s on the right side of the faceplate that indicate the PCM sampling rate or DSD data rate of the source material currently being played The N o 280D is Energy Using Product EuP compatible This isa European standard that effectively limits the off and standby power consumption to no more than 0 5W When the EuP function is active the unit will automatically turn off after 20 minutes of inactivity The BT button allows you to activate and de activate the EuP function as follows press and hold the BT button for approximately 3 seconds to toggle EuP on default setting or off The blue Standby LED will blink twice when the EuP mode has2. Analog Outputs Single Ended Analog Output OdBFS XLR RCA Analog Output Impedance XLR RCA DSD Data Rates DSD Sample Rates PCM Bit depth range PCM Sampling Frequency Rates Digital Inputs 7 Remote Control Power Consumption idle AC Power Requirements Shipping Weight Dimensions W x H x D inches cm Balanced Differential Fully asynchronous 32 bit 2Hz 100kHz 0 3dB 0 001 0 002 120dB 118dB full output 116dB 1 picosecond RMS 32 bit 1 pair XLR Fixed Level 1 pair RCA Fixed Leve 2 0 Volts Fixed Level 10002 2 8224MHz Double 5 6448MHz amp Quadruple 11 2896 DSD 64 DSD 128 amp DSD256 via USB only 16 32 bits 32 bit via USB only 44 1 384kHz 352 8 amp 384kHz via USB only 1 x AES EBU 2 x S PDIF 2 x TosLink 1 x USB 1 x Bluetooth Full Function CRM 2 10 watts 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz 16 Ibs 7 5 Kgs 16 9 x 3 4 x 13 1 42 9 x 8 6 x 33 3 13 280D Neo Series Specifications cont d Balanced Pin Assignment Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Optional MiND Music Streamer Signal Input Wired Signal Input Wireless Ground Positive Negative 100Base T RJ45 Ethernet interface IEEE 802 11 b g n Wi Fi interface NOTE If you require the RS 232 codes for your N o 280D please visit the Contact Us page and complete the Information request form on our website at www simaudio com Fuse Replacements F1 120V version uses a 0 2A slow blow 5 x 20mm F1 230
3. 280D with an older MOON product such as a P 7 P 8 or i 7 you will need to update the software of the older product to allow for complete SimLink functionality Contact your retailer for further details Operating the 280D We recommend leaving your N o 280D powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance When you plan on being away for a few days it may not be a bad idea to power off your DAC 10 Turning on your N o 280D for the first time Prior to turning the DAC on for the first time make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems Flick the main rocker switch located on the rear panel labeled POWER to the 1 on position Next briefly press the push button labeled Standby located on the front panel You will hear a very faint click sound confirming that everything is in order The blue LED on the front panel will illuminate indicating that the 280D is now powered up and ready for use On and Off Sequence To avoid having any annoying noises ie thumps and pops emanate from your speakers when powering your 280D on or off you should always power up your 280D before powering up your preamplifier integrated amplifier or power amplifier As well always power down your 280D after powering down your preamplifier integrated amplifier or power amplifier Balanced Operation When using an unbalanced interconnect the audio Signal runs through both the center
4. been turned off and will blink four times when the EuP mode has been turned on The EuP setting is maintained when the 280D is both powered down and placed into Standby mode Finally if you have the MiND option installed in your N o 280D the EuP mode will be permanently disabled Notes i DSD format signals can ONLY be played through the USB input ii PCM format signals with sample rates of 352 8kHz and 384kHz can ONLY be played through the USB input iii you cannot connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive to the USB input If your N o 280D is equipped with the optional MiND network streaming module the assigned input is NET and the corresponding sampling rate LED will illuminate as it does for all other inputs Owner s M anual Rear Panel Connections Contains Transmitter modules FCC ID Made in Canada by Simaudio Ltd ZUCSEDMPS3 Fabriqu au Canada par Simaudio Lt e SSSBC127 X DIGITAL INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS aya Oar Bere 1 U RIGHT Jo LEFT J TOSLINK SPDIF g Ol ca JQ kj A 58 A1 00 58 e i ETHERNET CAUTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Figure 2 N o 280D Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 above On the left side are two pairs of analog outputs Labeled Right and Left each with a single ended RCA and balanced XLR connector These are Fixed Level outputs intended to be connected to a line level input on either your preamplif
5. friendly power less than 0 5W in standby mode with defeatable 20 minutes inactivity auto shut off RS 232 port for i full unsolicited bidirectional feedback and ii firmware updates 12 Volt trigger output for remote operation IR input for external control with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers and SimLink controller ports that allow for 2 way communications between other MOON components 4 layer printed circuit boards with pure copper tracings for a much shorter signal path This results in greater sonic accuracy and a dramatically improved signal to noise ratio Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance Owner s M anual Unpacking The N o 280D should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your Digital to Analog Converter v v v v v v Once the N o 280D is unpacked inspect it thoroughly and report any damage to your dealer immediately We suggest that you keep all of the original packaging storing it in a safe dry place in case you re required to AC power cable This owner s manual CRM 2 remote control with two AA batteries SimLink cable with 1 8 mini plug terminations on each end Wi Fi antenna for MiND Music Streamer equipped version of the N o 280D Warranty and product registration information USA and Canad
6. o 280D you must first press the button labeled D A The POWER button located on the upper left will switch the Digital to Analog Converter to either Standby or On mode The 2 buttons labelled INPUT gt allow you to sequentially scroll either backwards or forwards through all available inputs For example to switch from SPDIF 2 to OPT 1 you may press either lt INPUT three 3 times or INPUT five 5 times Pressing and holding down either of these buttons results in only a single change to the selected input The MUTE button turns off the output volume Pressing the Mute button a second time will reinstate the output volume level back to its current setting When your selected input is BT Bluetooth and you have a paired smart device iPhone iPad Android etc that is playing music you may be able to use the II pause play M4 forward and backward buttons on the CRM 2 remote control to navigate the music stored on your smart device This is dependant on both the App and the smart device as there may be compatibility issues NOTE The buttons labelled BAL gt don t affect the operation of the 280D 11 280D Neo Series Remote operation with multiple MOON components Cs Es ES AA gt J KTDR ER 6 CO elt AN AN ee ae eee LR ait 66Q isa a i In figure 4 we have a N o 280D with the MiND option installed connected to a N
7. out on 1 8 mini jacks Please refer to the next section entitled SimLink for more details Then there is a 1 8 mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers On the far right side is the main power switch O0 off 1 on and the IEC receptacle labeled AC Input for the included AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug your 280D directly into a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using an extension cord Please speak with your MOON Authorized Retailer about the benefits of high quality cables for your system and superior quality AC wall outlet SimLink The main feature of SimLink on the Neo 280D involves the Standby function By pressing down and holding the Standby button for 2 seconds on the 280D all other MOON components connected via the SimLink will go into Standby mode along with the 280D The same logic applies when switching from Standby to active mode However if your N o 280D is equipped with the MiND Music Streamer then the SimLink offers many more features Mute Standby Digital input selection and Volume adjustments with MOON preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers all via the MiND app running on your Apple device 280D Neo Series If you are using an exter
8. wire and the Shield ground wire Any noise picked up by this interconnect ie nearby magnetic fields such as an AC power cord will be reproduced by both the preamplifier and amplifier then heard through the loudspeakers Conversely a balanced interconnect has three separate conductors one for the ground and two for the actual signal These two signals are identical except that one is 180 degrees out of phase with the other For example when one conductor is carrying a signal of 2 Volts the other will be carrying a signal of 2 Volts When these two inverted signals on a balanced line are output from the N o 280D any noise picked up by the interconnect will be eliminated since a differential circuit amplifies only the difference between these two signals Noise on a balanced interconnect will be equal on both conductors and therefore cancel out Owner s M anual EE 4 Fall MI OO UO NI Remote Control Operation POWER D A Figure 3 CRM 2 Remote Control The N o 280D Digital to Analog Converter uses the CRM 2 full function remote control figure 6 It operates on the Philips RC 5 communication protocol and is can be used with other MOON components The CRM 2 remote uses two AA batteries included To install them simply slide the back plate off in the direction of the arrow insert the batteries in the correct direction and then replace the back plate To engage the CRM 2 remote for use with the N
9. 280D V O Series Streaming DSD DAC DSD ma DXD Direct Stream Digital CSR Digital eXtreme Definition Owner s Manual 280D Neo Series N Owner s M anual Important Safety Instructions oO gt g oe Cw Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or another apparatus that produces heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for safety If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience WARNING receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Unplug mains cord during transportation Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combinat
10. V version uses a 0 1A slow blow 5 x 20mm F2 All versions use 0 5A slow blow 5 x 20mm size 14
11. a only transport this product The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the 280D from any potential damage during transit Please write the serial number of your new N o 280D in the space provided below for future reference Installation Placement The N o 280D reguires only minimal ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature However you should avoid placing it near a heat source as this could compromise the Digital to Analog Converter s performance and reliability As well it should be placed on a solid level surface The 280D uses toroidal transformers even though they are well shielded you should not place the Digital to Analog Converter too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as a turntables In the event that your N o 280D is equipped with the MiND Music Streamer option and you intend to use its wireless streaming feature between your wireless router and your 280D you must install the included Wi Fi antenna on the back panel by screwing it into the socket labelled WIFI ANT For N o 280D s equipped with the optional MiND Music Streamer please visit our website to download PDF versions of both the MiND Setup Guide and MiND App User Guide If you intend to use the N o 280D s USB input connection PCM or DSD with a Windows based computer you will need to install our USB HD DSD driver which can be downloaded from t
12. are NOT recommended for use with this product The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components NEVER operate the N o 280D with any covers removed There are no user serviceable parts inside An open unit especially if it is still connected to an AC source presents a potentially lethal shock hazard Refer all questions to authorized service personnel only 11 12 13 14 15 16 NEVER wet the inside of the N o 280D with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your N o 280D immediately disconnect it from the AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a complete check up NEVER spill or pour liquids directly onto the N o 280D NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks NEVER bypass any fuse NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified NEVER attempt to repair the N o 280D If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the N o 280D to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the N o 280D in an explosive atmosphere ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ALWAYS unplug sensitive equipment during lightning storms WARNING Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire or the like electronic Owner s M anual Table of Contents Introduction Unpacking Instal
13. f 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 version of this manual is available on our official website at http www simaudio com Your Neo 280D Digital to Analog Converter incorporates many significant design features to achieve its world class level of performance This is an abbreviated list of the more important features Fully asynchronous DAC supports native DSD64 DSD128 and DSD256 USB only and PCM up to 32 bit 384kHz including DXD USB only Digital Audio Signal Processing using M AJiC32 MOON Asynchronous Jitter Control in 32 bit mode Seven 7 digital inputs AES EBU x 1 S PDIF x 2 TosLink x 2 USB x 1 and Bluetooth allowing for a connection to virtually any digital source aptX support allows for better quality audio over Bluetooth Front panel LED indicators for i input signal PCM sampling rate amp DSD rate and ii the active input Optional MiND MOON intelligent Network Device module 8 input via WiFi or Ethernet input for multi room streaming Optional MiND module includes TIDAL Music Service DSD Streaming via USB input and over ethernet with optional MiND module The analog stage is a fully balanced differential circuit for increased dynamic range and headroom higher resolution as well as improved signal to noise ratio EuP compatible eco
14. he support section of our website Note Apple based computers don t require this driver 280D Neo Series Front Panel Controls M OPT1 BT OPT 2 O OG NET SPDIF 1 uss Input SPDIF 2 O O AcES EBU eso D DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER N 352 8 384 vsDe56 176 4 O 192 osn128 88 2 O ss osossa 24 1 0 48 DSD Figure 1 N o 280D Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 above The Standby button disengages all internal circuitry from the power supply When switching back from Standby to the on mode the selected input will be memorized from the previous listening session The blue indicator LED turns off when the 280D is in Standby mode The button labeled BT activates and deactivates the Bluetooth discovery mode When the N o 280D is in discovery mode you can pair a smart device iPhone iPad Android etc to the 280D To begin press the BT button and the corresponding BT LED will begin to blink continuously until pairing between your smart device and the 280D is successful or the 30 second time limit has been exceeded When MOON 280D appears in the Bluetooth device list of your smart device simply select it the BT LED will stop blinking to confirm that pairing is successful This procedure only needs to be performed once for each smart device The two 2 buttons labeled Input f
15. ier or integrated amplifier We strongly recommend that you use the balanced XLR connectors to maximize performance Don t hesitate to use high guality interconnect cables Poor guality interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system There are six 6 Digital Inputs as follows USB using a type B USB connector two 2 optical inputs using Toslink connectors labelled OPT1 and OPT2 two 2 S PDIF inputs on RCA connectors which will benefit most from cables with an impedance of 750 and finally a 3 pin XLR connector for an AES EBU input which will benefit most from a cable with an impedance of 110Q All of these inputs correspond to the front panel LED input indicators Don t hesitate to use high quality digital interconnect cables The space above and to the right of the row of digital inputs is reserved for the optional MiND Music Streamer If your N o 280D is equipped with the MiND option you will see a socket for a WiFi antenna and a RJ45 ethernet connector socket Please consult the MiND Setup Guide and MiND User Guide for further details The right side of the rear panel has various connectors for external communications The Neo 280D is equipped with full function bi directional RS 232 port control and status for custom integration or automation as well as future software updates Next to the RS 232 port are two 2 SimLink connectors labeled in and
16. in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CE European Community Marking by the CE symbol shown left indicates compliance of this device with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your N o 280D D A Converter ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables or when cleaning any component To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle The N o 280D must be terminated with a three conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection To prevent shock hazard all three connections must ALWAYS be used Connect the N o 280D only to an AC source of the proper voltage 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 AC extension cords
17. ion to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the apparatus TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FCC information for MOON 280D Digital to Analog Converters equipped with the aptX Bluetooth module and MiND Music Streamer module This unit contains Transmitter Module FCC ID SSSBC127 X and Transmitter Module FCC ID ZUCSEDMP3 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 280D Neo Series Important Safety Instructions cont d The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol with
18. lation amp Placement Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections SimLink Operating the N o 280D Balanced Operation Remote Control Operation Specifications COIN IN O 10 10 11 13 www simaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Boucherville QU bec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code 20151021 280D Neo Series Introduction Thank you for selecting the MOON Neo 280D Digital to Analog Converter DAC as a part of your music cinema system This component has been designed to offer state of the art high end performance in an elegant package while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation We have spared no effort to ensure that it is amongst the finest DAC s available in its class We have been building high performance audio equipment for over 30 years and the know how gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON DACs are so musically satisfying The performance of your N o 280D will continue to improve during the first 400 hours of listening This is the result of a break in period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this DAC Before setting up your new 280D we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the N o 280D DAC as much as the pride we have taken in creating this fine audio product We understand the power and emotion o
19. nal MiND Music Streamer with your 280D you should make a SimLink connection between the MiND s SimLink out and the 280D s SimLink in When you press the P play button on the MiND App the 280D will automatically switch to the SPDIF 1 input You can change the default for the MiND as follows Select the input that you want as the new default for MiND then press and hold the INPUT 4 down button for approximately 3 seconds the corresponding input LED will blink two 2 times If you are using a MOON CD Transport or CD Player with your 280D you should make a SimLink connection between the CD s SimLink out and the 280D s SimLink in The default input is the AES EBU which means that when you press the P play button on the CD the 280D will automatically switch to the AES EBU input You can change the default for the CD as follows Select the input that you want as the new default for CD then press and hold the INPUT T up button for approximately 3 seconds the corresponding input LED will blink two 2 times The connection rules for the SimLink are very straightforward You must always connect the supplied cable between one component s SimLink Out jack and another component s SimLink In jack There is no master component in a SimLink chain no one particular component operates as the main communications controller If you are using your Neo
20. o 340i Integrated Amplifier via their respective SimLink ports using a 1 8 mini jack cable When you launch the MiND App on your Apple smart device and select this system s ZONE the 280D and 340i will both turn on As well the 280D will automatically switch to the MiND input To shut down the system press Off for this ZONE in the MiND app r M J Corana Treemwte modes roc O waant preser emener Mp S Made in Ceneda by Smaudo Ltd ZUCBEOMAPI La js m c H O im if OGTAL NUTS Re ee ee as 4 eo eWo BLL 66 id r i bZ l L T A LE1 J vee sece Figure 5 Remote Operation with SimLink and 12 V Trigger In figure 5 we have a N o 280D DAC connected to a N o 350P Preamplifier via their respective SimLink ports using a 1 8 mini jack cable and the 350P is connected to a N o 330A Amplifier via their respective 12V triggers also using a 1 8 mini jack cable When you turn on the 280D via remote control or by pressing amp holding its Standby button both the 350P and 330A will turn on automatically The same rule applies when you put the 280D into Standby mode 12 Owner s M anual Specifications Configuration Digital Filter Digital to Analog Converters Freguency Response full range THD 1kHz OdBFS A weighted Intermodulation Distortion Dynamic Range Signal to noise Ratio Channel Separation Intrinsic Jitter Analog Outputs Balanced
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