Neo 330A Amplifier
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1. M Bridged Mono Operation 330A Neo Series N Speaker fi IGHT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC EL NE PAS OUVRI CTRIGUF OUTPUT 12V TRIG RS 23 RS 232 pes ade in Car From preamp CLASS 2 WIRING yada by Simaudio Ltc rigu au Canada par Simaudio Lt e SIMAUDIO bridge cable 9 SF PAKEA OUTPUT oss ey us vas ce eae Figure 3 Bridged Mono operation of the N o 330A Power Amplifier In the event that you wish to operate the N o 330A Power Amplifier as a monoblock amplifier it can be converted to bridged mode without any complex modifications Only a MOON XLR BRIDGE adapter cable is required This custom cable will allow one input signal to be sent to both channels of the amplifier s inputs as pictured above in Figure 3 One lead from the Y 10 adapter must plug into right channel XLR input and the other lead must plug into left channel XLR input As well you must use the positive terminal of each output binding post exactly as in figure 3 for the loudspeaker connection If you are unsure about how to accomplish a bridged mono mode of operation don t hesitate to contact your Authorized MOON Retailer Owner s M anual Operating the 330A We recommend leaving your N o 330A powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance When you plan on being away for a few days it may not be a2. The 12V trigger output on the 350P is connected to the 12V trigger input on the 330A using a 1 8 mini jack cable When you turn on the 350P via remote control or its Standby button the 330A will automatically turn on The same rule applies when you put the 350P into Standby mode 12 Owner s M anual Specifications Configuration Balanced Differential Stereo Power Supply Transformer AOOVA 85 000 F Power Supply Capacitance Class Of Operation A AB 47 500 Input Impedance Input Sensitivity 800mV Output Device Type MOON Bipolar 125 Watts per channel Output Power 82 Output Power 4602 250 Watts per chananel 400 Watts Output Power Bridged Mono 80 10Hz 125kHz 0 3 0dB Freguency Response Gain 31dB Signal to noise Ratio 100dB full power 0 02 Intermodulation Distortion Total Harmonic Distorition 20Hz 20kHz 1W 0 02 Total Harmonic Distorition 20Hz 20kHz 125W Power Consumption idle 0 05 36 Watts 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz AC Power Reguirements Shipping Weight 33 lb 15 Kg 16 9 x 3 5 x 14 0 42 9 x 8 9 x 35 6 Dimensions W x H x D inches cm Balanced Pin Assignment Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Positive Pin 3 Negative NOTE If you require the RS 232 codes for your N o 330A please visit the Contact Us page and complete the Information reguest form on our website at www simaudio com 1 Fuse Replacement 120V
3. 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 two channel amplifiers available 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 amplifiers are so musically satisfying The performance of your 330A 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 amplifier Before setting up your new N o 330A we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the Neo 330A Power Amplifier 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 330A Power Amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its world class level of performance This is an abbreviated list of the more important features Proprietary Advanced Rennaisance Technology which e
4. 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 330A 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 CE European Community Marking by the CE symbol shown left indicates compliance of this device
5. version uses a 6A fast blow 3AG 230V version uses a 3A fast blow 3AG 13 14 330A Neo Series N
6. 0A with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your N o 330A 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 330A 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 330A If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the N o 330A to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the N o 330A 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 Installation amp Placement Rear Panel Layout Connections the N o 330A Balanced Operation Bridged Mono Operation Operating the N o 330A Remote Operation Specifications OININ IO 10 11 12 13 www simaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Boucherville Qu bec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code 20150805 330A Neo Series Introduction Thank you for selecting the N o 330A Power Amplifier as a part of your hi fi reproduction system This power amplifier has been designed to offer state of the art high end performance in an elegant
7. 330A VEO Series Power Amplifier Owner s Manual 4 A MOON by SIM AUDIO 330A Neo Series N Owner s M anual Important Safety Instructions OY et a 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 avoid injury from tip over Unplug
8. bad idea to power off your amplifier Please keep in mind that once fully broken in your 330A requires several hours of operation before reaching optimal performance after powering it up again Turning on your N o 330A 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 Then turn on your preamplifier connected to the 330A Flick the main rocker switch located on the rear panel labeled POWER to the 1 on position The blue LED on the front panel will blink for up to 10 seconds while it achieves standby mode When it stops blinking and is not illuminated your 330A is in standby mode 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 330A 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 330A on or off you should always power up your preamplifier prior to powering up your 330A As well always power down your 330A prior to powering down your preamplifier Troubleshooting Your N o 330A Power Amplifier is equipped with a self diagnostic system that will automatically shut itself down when it detects either DC direct current o
9. e balanced differential input on an XLR connector and one unbalanced single ended input on a RCA connector There is no switch to toggle from balanced mode to single ended mode You may operate the amplifier in either mode but only one mode at one time When you re using the balanced XLR inputs you must first remove the factory installed dummy XLR jumpers see figure 2 below from the back panel XLR connectors and store them in a safe place This jumper is required ONLY when using the single ended RCA inputs When you decide to switch to single ended input mode you must reinstall the XLR jumpers between pins 1 and 3 exactly as shown below Figure 2 XLR connector without and with jumper accessory The left side of the rear panel has a pair of 12 Volt triggers each on a 1 8 mini jack one input and one output the latter for use if you need to daisy chain a second power amplifier on the same trigger circuit Immediately to the right of these 12V triggers is an RS 232 input on a DB9 connector In the middle of the rear panel you will find a two 2 pairs of heavy duty gold plated speaker binding posts one pair each for the left and right channels On the far right side you will find from top to bottom The power main switch The AC Fuse socket cover and the AC in IEC receptacle for the power cord Owner s M anual Connecting the 330A Prior to making any connections or removing t
10. he XLR jumpers the power amplifier must be turned off and the AC cable disconnected for at least 1 minute 1 Connect the input cables running from your preamplifiers outputs whether balanced or single ended to the amplifier s XLR or RCA inputs respectively We highly recommend that you use the balanced XLR inputs provided that your preamplifier has balanced outputs to take full advantage of Neo 330A Power Amplifier s capabilities Please refer to the next section Balanced Operation on for further information Do not connect cables to both the XLR and RCA inputs at the same time Damage to both the 330A and the connected equipment can result that is not covered by warranty Don t hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system It is recommended though not mandatory to use balanced interconnects between your preamplifier and the 330A when using long cable runs i e more than 3 meters in length 2 Connect your speakers with the cables of your choice to the 330A s speaker binding posts Take care to respect the polarity of the outputs Once again don t hesitate to use high quality speaker cables Poor quality speaker cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system 3 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle located on the amplifier s rear panel Ensure
11. liminates feedback The results are Real time amplification more accurate musical reproduction and the elimination of transient intermodulation distortion Balanced differential circuitry Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved bass response and even more accurate sonic reproduction Class A output to 5 watts for greater efficiency An exceptionally short signal path for a faster transient response A high damping factor which yields superior musical dynamics improved signal speed and refined timbre accuracy RS 232 port for i full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii firmware updates 12 Volt Trigger input and output Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance Low operating temperature for an ultra long life expectancy Owner s M anual Unpacking The N o 330A power amplifier should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your amplifier v AC power cable v This owner s manual v Warranty and product registration information USA and Canada only Once the N o 330A 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
12. r it enters into thermal protection mode due to overheating When either of these situations occur the blue LED on the front panel will begin to blink continuously If your 330A power amplifier turns itself off or will not power up there may very well be some DC present in the amplifier s input coming from your preamplifiers outputs To determine if there is any DC present power down your 330A via the main power rocker switch then disconnecting the input to the 330A leaving only the speaker connected Attempt to power up your 330A again A successful power up will indicate the presence of DC coming from your preamplifier or one of your signal sources ie CD Player When your amplifier has overheated simply wait until it cools down before attempting to power it back on again If your 330A still doesn t power up turn off the main power switch and check the AC fuse If the fuse appears OK put it back in its socket and then try powering up again If the fuse is blown replace it with a fuse of the same rating and repeat the above process At this point you should be able to power up your 330A If not immediately consult your Authorized MOON Retailer for assistance 11 F 4 330A Neo Series K OD WO WN Remote Operation Amma A OO Es Tre e r am Bre ns Figure 4 Remote Operation In figure 4 we have a N o 350P Preamplifier and 330A Amplifier connected together via their respective 12V triggers
13. that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug your 330A directly into a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using an extension cord If you have the time and willingness consider installing a superior quality AC wall outlet such as a hospital grade Hubbell Please speak with your MOON Authorized Retailer about the benefits of high quality cables for your system and superior quality AC wall outlet Balanced Operation When using an unbalanced interconnect the audio signal runs through both the center 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 the amplifier and 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 5 Volts the other will be carrying a signal of 5 Volts When these two inverted signals on a balanced line are input into a differential power amplifier such as the N o 330A 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 al
14. to transport this product The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the 330A from any potential damage during transit Please write the serial number of your new N o 330A in the space provided below for future reference Installation Placement The N o 330A Power Amplifier reguires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature especially since it will radiate heat when driven hard Conseguently it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation You should never place another component on top of this power amplifier As well it should be placed on a solid level surface You should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well ventilated as this could compromise the amplifier s performance and reliability The 330A uses a large toroidal transformer in its power supply even though it is well shielded you should not place this power amplifier too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as turntables phono preamplifiers and CD Players Finally you should never place another component directly on top of this power amplifier 330A Neo Series Rear Panel Layout e SPEAKER OUTPUT LAS 2 WIRING r nada by Simaucdio Ltd ar Simaudio Lt o Figure 1 N o 330A Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 1 above Each channel has on
15. 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 330A Power 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 N o 330A 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 330A 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 N o 330A 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 33
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