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Neo 230HAD Headphone Amp / DAC

1. NEVER wet the inside of the Neo 230HAD with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your Neo 230HAD 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 Neo 230HAD 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 Neo 230HAD If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the Neo 230HAD to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the Neo 230HAD explosive atmosphere in an 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 6 Unpacking 7 Installation amp Placement 7 Front Panel Controls 8 Rear Panel Connections 9 Operating the Neo 230HAD 10 Remote Control Operation 11 Specifications 12 wwwW SiIimaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Boucherville Qu bec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code 20150805 230HAD Neo Series Introduction Thank you for selecting the Neo 230HAD Headphone Amplifier DAC as a part of your hi fi reproduction system This Headphone Amplifier has been designed to offer state of the art high end perform
2. We suggest that you keep all of the original packaging storing it in a safe dry place in case you re required to transport this product The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the 230HAD from any potential damage during transit Please write the serial number of your new Neo 230HAD in the space provided below for future reference Installation amp Placement The Neo 230HAD requires only minimal ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating If you intend to use the USB input connection PCM or temperature However you should avoid placing it near DSD with a Windows based computer you will need a heat source as this could compromise the headphone to install our USB HD DSD driver which can be amplifier s performance and reliability As well it should downloaded from the support section of our website be placed on a solid level surface The 230HAD uses toroidal transformers even though they are well Note Apple based computers don t require this driver shielded you should not place the preamplifier too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as a turntables 230HAD Neo Series Front Panel Controls Standby esoHAD Figure 1 N o 230HAD Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 above The Standby button toggles the Neo 230HAD between standby mode and operational mode When switching back from Standby to the on mode the selected input w
3. POWER D A BAL 4 NPUT gt Figure 3 CRM 2 Remote Control The Neo 230HAD Headphone Amplifier uses the CRM 2 full function remote control figure 3 It operates on the Philips RC 5 communication protocol and can be used with other Simaudio 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 Neo 230HAD Headphone Amplifier DAC you must first press the button labeled D A The POWER button located on the upper left will switch the Headphone Amplifier to either Standby or On mode The 2 buttons labeled INPUT allow you to sequentially scroll either backwards or forwards through all available inputs For example to switch from the A1 to the B1 input press lt INPUT two 2 times To switch from the B1 to the A1 input press INPUT two 2 times Pressing and holding down either of these buttons results in only a single change to the selected input The 2 buttons labeled Y VOL A allow you to control the volume level Pressing v VOL results in a decrease in the volume level Pressing VOL A results in an increase in the volume level You may either press and hold these buttons down or press them briefly to make volume adjustments NOTES The BAL buttons don t
4. affect the operation of the 230HAD The MUTE button doesn t affect the operation of the 230HAD 11 230HAD Neo Series Specifications 12 1 Fuse Replacement Configuration Headphone Impedance Power Supply Transformers Power Supply Capacitance Type of Amplification Single ended inputs RCA Mini jack input Input Impedance Output Device Type Single Ended Headphone Output Single Ended Preamp Outputs RCA Output Power 60002 Output Power 30002 Output Power 50 Audible Frequency Response Full range Frequency Response Output Impedance Signal to noise Ratio 20Hz 20kHz Crosstalk 1kHz Total Harmonic Distortion 20Hz 20kHz Intermodulation Distortion Remote Control Power Consumption idle AC Power Requirements Shipping Weight Dimensions W x H x D inches cm Single Ended 20 600 1x 10VA 13 200HF Transconductance 1 pair 1 1 8 22 000 Bipolar 1 4 Stereo TRS 2 pairs fixed and variable 100mW 200mW 1W 20Hz 20kHz 0 1dB 5Hz 100kHz 0 3 0dB 1 25 115dB full output 80dB 0 00596 0 00596 Full Function CRM 2 10 Watts 120V 60Hz ou 240V 50Hz 6 2 Ib 2 8 Kg 7 0 x 3 0 x 11 0 17 8 x 7 6 x 28 0 120V version uses a 0 2A slow blow 5 x 20mm size 230V version uses a 0 1A slow blow 5 x 20mm size Owner s M anual Specifications cont d Digital to Analog Converter Digital Input Types DSD Data Rates DSD Sample Rates PCM Bit depth ran
5. amplifier includes a transconductance circuit topology Inputs include 1 single ended on rear mounted RCA s and 1 single ended on 1 8 jack located on the front panel Outputs include a 1 4 TRS headphone jack on the front panel as well as both fixed and variable line level single ended RCA stereo pairs in the rear An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformers in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation 4 each for the amplifier and the DAC Digital to Analog Converter DAC with four 4 digital inputs S PDIF x 2 Toslink x 1 amp USB x 1 allowing for use with virtually any digital source Supports DSD64 DSD128 and DSD256 USB input only Supports PCM 16 44 4kHz to 24 192kHz all inputs and up to PCM 32 384kHz USB input only Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components throughout Low operating temperature for an ultra long life expectancy Owner s M anual Unpacking The Neo 230HAD headphone amplifier should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your headphone amplifier AC power cable CRM 2 remote control with two AA batteries This owner s manual Warranty and product registration information USA and Canada only Ne Once the Neo 230HAD is unpacked inspect it thoroughly and report any damage to your dealer immediately
6. 230HAD VEO Series Headphone Amplifier DSD DAC 230 HAD Owner s Manual a a a M OON by SIM ALIDIO 230HAD Neo Series N Owner s M anual Important Safety Instructions sl Qu GL de d Ie 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 combination to av
7. DSD amp 4X INPUTS N N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OO NOT OPEN INPUTS o RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVAIR a Made in Canada by Simaudio Ltd Fabriqu au Canada par Simaucdio Lt e Figure 2 Neo 230HAD Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 above There are four 4 digital inputs labeled D1 D2 D3 and D4 The D1 input is on an optical Toslink connector both the D2 and D3 inputs are on a S PDIF connector the D4 input is on a USB type B connector Directly below there is one 1 pair of single ended analog inputs on RCA connectors labeled A1 230HAD Neo Series The Neo 230HAD headphone amplifier has two 2 pairs of single ended outputs on RCA connectors labeled FIX and VAR located next to the A1 analog input The FIX output is intended as an output to a preamplifer or integrated amplifier when the 230HAD is used as a DAC Keep in mind that the output level is fixed and cannot be adjusted by the 230HAD s volume control The VAR output is designated for output to a power amplifier with single ended RCA inputs Don t hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle located on the headphone amplifier s rear panel Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable th
8. SB connector The D1 is intended for use with a source equipped with a Toslink digital output such as a satellite dish receiver or DVD player The D2 and D3 inputs are intended for use with a source equipped with a S PDIF digital output such as a network player music server or CD transport The D4 input is for use with a computer equipped with a USB connector and music player software you cannot connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive to the D4 input Notes i DSD format signals can ONLY be played through the USB D4 input ii PCM format signals with sample rates of 352 8kHz and 384kHz can ONLY be played through the USB D4 input The rotary Volume control determines the output level The IR sensor for the included CRM 2 remote control is located below and to the right of the volume control Owner s M anual 4 A M D D WN When you select one of the four digital inputs the successfully locked onto a digital signal and indicate the second column of LED s will indicate that the DAC has sampling rate in the following manner PCM Sampling Rate 44 1kHz 48 0kHz 88 2kHz 96 0kHz 176 4kHz 192 0kHz 352 8kHz 384 0kHz DSD Sample Rates DSD 64 DSD 128 DSD 256 Rear Panel Connections Illuminated LED s 44 1 48 44 1 amp 2X 48 amp 2X 44 1 amp 4X 48 amp 4X 44 1 amp 2X amp 4X 48 amp 2X amp 4X Illuminated LED s DSD DSD amp 2X
9. ance 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 among the finest headphone amplifiers available We have been building high performance audio equipment for 35 years and the know how gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON Headphone Amplifiers are so musically satisfying The performance of your 230HAD will continue to improve during the first 300 hours of listening This is the result of a break in period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this headphone amplifier Before setting up your new Neo 230HAD we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the Neo 230HAD Headhone Amplifier DAC as much as the pride we have taken in creating this fine audio product We understand the power and emotion of 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 N o 230HAD Headphone Amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its world class level of performance This is an abbreviated list of the more important features Pure analog
10. at you plug your 230HAD 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 10 Operating the N o 230HAD We recommend leaving your Neo 230HAD 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 amplifier Please keep in mind that once fully broken in your 230HAD requires several hours of operation before reaching optimal performance after powering it up again Turning on your Neo 230HAD for the first time Prior to turning the amplifier on for the first time make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems 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 230HAD 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 headphones when powering your 230HAD on or off you should always power up any source components prior to powering up your 230HAD As well always power down your 230HAD prior to powering down any source components Owner s M anual EE a L A M O D N Remote Control Operation
11. ge PCM Sampling Frequency Rates Frequency Response audible Frequency Response full range THD 1kHz OdBFS A weighted IMD Dynamic Range Signal to noise Ratio Channel Separation Intrinsic Jitter S PDIF RCA x2 USBx1 Toslinkx1 2 8224MHz Double 5 6448MHz and Quadruple 11 2896 via USB only DSD64 DSD128 amp DSD256 via USB only 16 32 bits 32 bit via USB only 44 1 384kHz 352 8 amp 384kHz via USB only 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 2dB 2Hz 72kHz 0 3dB 0 001 0 004 118dB 114dB 6 full output 114dB 100 picoseconds RMS 13 14 230HAD Neo Series N
12. ill be memorized from the previous listening session The blue indicator LED turns off when the 230HAD is in Standby mode There are two columns of LED indicators The first column identifies the selected input The second column indicates the sample rate of the selected digital input once the Neo 230HAD has successfully locked onto the digital signal Refer to the following page for further details The MP input uses a 1 8 mini jack connector which is the most common type of connection found on portable media players This is an analog only input The Phones jack is used for connecting a pair of stereo headphones to the 230HAD The input connector uses a standard single ended 1 4 TRS jack When a pair of headphones are used with the Neo 230HAD the output signal will continue to be sent to both the fixed and variable output connectors located on the rear panel The Input button allows you to sequentially scroll forward through all six 6 available inputs MP A1 D1 D2 D3 and D4 These abbreviations correspond to the labeling of the inputs as follows MP on the front panel A1 located on the rear panel is intended for use with any type of source component that outputs a single ended analog signal D1 D2 D3 and D4 are the four 4 digital inputs located on the rear panel D1 uses an optical Toslink connector D2 and D3 use S PDIF on an female RCA connector and D4 uses a type B U
13. oid 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 230HAD Neo Series Important Safety Instructions cont d The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within 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 CC European Community Marking by the CE symbol shown left indica
14. tes 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 230HAD Headphone Amplifier 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 Neo 230HAD 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 Neo 230HAD 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 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 Neo 230HAD 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

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