Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier
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1. 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 2dB 2Hz 72kHz 0 3dB 0 001 0 004 116dB 115dB amp full output 115dB lt 25 picoseconds RMS Ground Positive Negative NOTE If you require the RS 232 codes for your Neo 340i please visit the Contact Us page and complete the Information request form on our website at www simaudio com 17 18 3 401 Neo Series X2. then press and hold the MP button until the front panel display begins to flash on and off The connection rules for the SimLink are very basic You must always connect the supplied cable between one components SimLink Out jack and another component s SimLink In jack If you inadvertently connect the cable between either two SimLink In or two SimLink Out jacks the SimLink communication feature may not function Also there is no master component in a SimLink chain no one particular component operates as the main communications controller Operating the Neo 340i We recommend leaving your N o 340i 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 340i requires several hours of operation before reaching optimal performance after powering it up again Turning on your N o 340i 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 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 340i is in standby mode Next briefly press the push button labeled Standby
3. in and out on 1 8 mini jacks Please refer to the next section entitled 12 SimLink for more details Next there s a 1 8 mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers Then there s a 12V trigger output on a 1 8 mini jack that can power up a connected component with a 12V trigger input at the same time that the 340i is powered up Next there s a full function bi directional RS 232 port for custom integration or automation on a DB9 connector Finally on the far right side is the AC Fuse socket cover the main power switch 0 off 1 on and the IEC receptacle labeled AC Power for the included AC power cord Don t hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system The N o 340i is equipped with a pair of gold plated binding posts Connect your speakers with the cables of your choice to the 340i 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 Owner s Manual Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle located on the amplifier s rear panel Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug y
4. allows you to optimize the 340i for a wide variety of MC factory This phono card is a very high quality design and MM cartridges Circuit Board Layout cs YI LI R12 at 02 MOON R200 ar ar PHONO R200 MODULE R7 mim OC L3 OOR J OUUUUOD RA CT rst rofl Osco U TO ove Ojeno 1 1 2099 ghe Simaudio 0Q Ove design team J 4 ol Figure 3 N o 340i Optional Phono Section Circuit Board Layout Internal Settings We strongly recommend that you ask your MOON Authorized Dealer to make these adjustements If you decide to do this on your own any damage cause to this component including from static discharge will not be covered under warranty 10 Owner s Manual There are three 3 types of settings available on the optional phono section of the Neo 340i Capacitance loading Resistance loading and Gain level Each setting is adjustable through the use of jumpers For each type of setting there are 2 banks of jumpers one each for the left and right channels This is the result of the phono section s genuine mirror image circuit design which yields exceptional stereo separation Always disconnect all audio connections and the AC power cord of your N o 340i prior to changing any of the following input settings There are six 6 screws located on the top of the chassis that you must remove using a phillips head screw driver Once these screws are r
5. assigned input as described previously in the SimLink section To shut down the system press Off for this ZONE in the MiND app Figure 7 Remote Operation with 12V Trigger In figure 7 we have a N o 340i Integrated Amplifier used either as ONLY a preamplifier or in a bi amping configuration and 330A Amplifier connected together via their respective 12V triggers The 12V trigger output on the 340i is connected to the 12V trigger input on the 330A using a 1 8 mini jack cable When you turn on the 340i via remote control or its Standby button the 330A will also turn on The same rule applies when you put the 340i into Standby mode 15 3401 N o Series Specifications 16 Configuration Power Supply Transformer Power Supply Capacitance Class Of Operation Amplifier Single ended inputs Mini jack input Optional Balanced inputs Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Preamplifier output Headphone output Output Device Type Amplifier Output Power amp 8Q Output Power amp 40 Gain Signal to noise Ratio Frequency Response Crosstalk 1kHz Intermodulation Distortion Total Harmonic Distorition 20Hz 20kHz amp 1W Total Harmonic Distorition 20Hz 20kHz 100W Remote Control AC Power Requirements Shipping Weight Dimensions Wx Hx D inches cm 1 Fuse Replacement Stereo 400VA 40 000uF Class A B 4 RCA 1 1 8 1 XLR 370mV 3 0V RMS 11 0002 1 RCA 1 1 4
6. have installed the balanced input option B1 will appear after the A3 PH input Finally if you have installed the digital input option D1 D2 D3 and D4 will appear after either B1 if you have the balanced option or A3 PH The optional inputs only appear if they are installed The Spk off button turns off the output signal only to the loudspeakers connected to the N o 340i This feature is very useful when using headphones When this function is engaged the red LED located to the right will illuminate The Mute button mutes the output signal to the loudspeaker terminals headphone jack as well as both the fixed and variable line output connectors refer to the section entitled Rear Panel Connections for further details Pressing the Mute button a second time will reinstate the volume back to its previous level When the output signal is muted the red LED to the right will repeatedly flash on and off Owner s Manual The A2 input can be configured as a pass through which bypasses the 340i s gain control section allowing you to control the gain setting via the connected source component s own volume control a home theater processor for example In other words this input operates like the input of a power amplifier In pass through mode adjusting the volume on the 340i will have no effect whatsoever when the A2 input is sele
7. leads to this integrated amplifier If you don t have the optional phono section installed then this input can be used in the same way as the CD A1 and A2 inputs The N o 340i integrated amplifier also has two pairs of non amplified outputs labeled FIX and VAR located next to the A3 P input The FIX output is intended as an input to a recording device such as a cassette tape deck or CD Recorder Player Keep in mind that the output level is fixed and cannot be adjusted by the 340i s volume control The VAR output is designated for output to a power amplifier with single ended RCA inputs if you wish to use your N o 340i only as a preamplifier Keep in mind that the output level is variable and adjusted by the 340i s volume control For N o 340i s equipped with the balanced input option you will find one pair of XLR balanced inputs to the right of these non amplified outputs These are intended to be used with a source component that outputs a balanced signal For Neo 340i s equipped with the digital input option you will find 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 Below the area reserved for the optional digital inputs are a series of input output connectors for custom type installations From left to right there are two 2 SimLink connectors labeled
8. 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 340i 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 340i on or off you should always power up any source components prior to powering up your 340i As well always power down your 340i prior to powering down any source components 13 a 3 4 0 i N o Series K M U N Remote Control Operation POWER D A Figure 5 CRM 2 Remote Control 14 The Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier uses the CRM 2 full function remote control figure 7 It operates on the Philips RC 5 communication protocol and is 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 N o 340i Integrated Amplifier you must first press the button labeled AMP The POWER button located on the upper left will switch the integrated amplifier to either Standby or On mode The DISPLAY button turns the front panel display on and off The 2 buttons labelled INPUT gt allow you to sequentially s
9. you re using a MC cartridge you should use the OpF jumper settings by simply inserting the supplied jumpers into each of the two left most sockets of jumpers C9 and C17 Gain Level There are two 2 different settings available for gain level They are 40dB for MM cartridges and 60dB for MC cartridges which are represented by jumper socket J18 for the left channel and jumper socket J24 for the right channel refer to figure 2 section labeled GAIN The factory default setting is for a MM cartridge therefore both jumpers will be found in each of the two right most sockets labeled MM It is highly recommended that you do not use the jumpers labeled MC for an MM cartridge as this will overload the 340i When using a MC cartridge you should insert the supplied jumpers into each of the two left most sockets labeled MC Optional Balanced Inputs The balanced input option provides for one additional line level input on an XLR connector The B1 input uses a fully balanced differential circuit and is intended for use with a source component that outputs a fully balanced differential signal The N o 340i optional balanced input takes full advantage of the benefits of balanced circuitry 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 both
10. 3 4 0 i VEO Series Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual EE 4 MOON by SIM AUDIO 3 401 Neo Series X Owner s Manual Important Safety Instructions ER ha 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 Q 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 Unplu
11. Stereo TRS Bipolar 100 Watts per channel 200 Watts per channel 37dB 110dB amp full power 2Hz 90kHz 0 3 0dB 88dB 0 03 0 015 0 05 Full Function CRM 2 120V 60Hz ou 240V 50Hz 28 lb 13 Kg 16 9 x 3 5 x 14 8 42 9 x 8 9 x 37 6 120V version uses a 5A fast blow 3AG 230V version uses a 3A fast blow 3AG Owner s Manual Specifications cont d Optional Phono Section Input Impedance Adjustable 100 ohms and 47K ohms Input Capacitance Adjustable OpF and 100pF Gain Adjustable 40dB and 60dB Input overload amp 40dB 60dB gain 58mV RMS 3mV RMS Signal to noise ratio full scale amp 40dB 60dB gain 107dBr 85dBr Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB Crosstalk amp 1kHz 97dB IMD 0 009 THD 20Hz 20kHz 0 001 Optional Digital to Analog Converter Digital Input Types Digital Input Impedance S PDIF DAC Digital Filter DSD Data Rates DSD Sample Rates PCM Bit depth range PCM Sampling Frequency Rates Frequency Response audible Frequency Response full range THD amp 1kHz OdBFS A weighted IMD Dynamic Range Signal to noise Ratio Channel Separation Intrinsic Jitter Balanced Pin Assignment Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 S PDIF RCA x 2 USBx1 TosLink x 1 75 ohms 0 5 Volts ESS9018K2M 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
12. croll either backwards or forwards through all six 6 available inputs For example to switch from the CD to the VIDEO input you may press either lt INPUT three 3 times or INPUT three 3 times Pressing and holding down either of these buttons results in only a single change to the selected input The 2 buttons labelled w VOL A allow you to control the volume level Pressing Y 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 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 NOTE The buttons labelled BAL gt don t affect the operation of the 340i Owner s Manual Remote operation with multiple MOON components i r Ja 3 Fama i EE co ma ee FT mice 10600000 V ys Figure 6 Remote Operation with SimLink In figure 6 we have a 180 MiND Music Streamer and a Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier connected together via their respective SimLink ports The SimLink output on the 180 MIND is connected to the SimLink input on the 340i using a 1 8 mini jack cable When you launch the MiND App on your smart device and select this system s ZONE both the 180 MiND and the 340i will turn on with the 340i automatically switching to the MiND
13. cted To put the A2 input into pass through mode press and hold down the Mute button for approximately 2 seconds while on the A2 input The front panel display will change from A2 to HT To reconfigure the A2 input to function like the other inputs repeat the this procedure Powering down the 340i via the rear panel rocker switch will automatically reset the the A2 to the factory default normal mode The rotary Volume control determines the output level The volume control has an embedded red LED to indicate its actual position The Phones jack is used for connecting a pair of stereo headphones to the N o 340i The input connector is a standard 1 4 stereo TRS jack When a pair of headphones are used with the 340i the loudspeakers will still receive an output signal However you should use the aforementioned Spk off button for private listening 7 DVD X J CS kh SATELLITE DISH RECEIVER o000000000000 Optional Digital Inputs The Digital Input option includes four 4 separate inputs D1 uses an optical Toslink connector D2 and D3 use S PDIF on an female RCA connector and D4 uses a type B USB connector The D1 is intended for use with a source equipped with a TosLink digital output such as a Satellite dish receiver The D2 and D3 inputs are intended for use with a source equipped with a S PDIF digital output
14. e N o 340i with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your N o 340i 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 340i 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 340i If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the N o 340i to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the N o 340i 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 Manual Table of Contents Introduction 6 Unpacking 7 Installation amp Placement 7 Front Panel Controls 8 Optional Digital Inputs 9 Optional Phono Section 10 Optional Balanced Inputs 11 Rear Panel Connections 12 SimLink 13 Operating the N o 340i 13 Remote Control Operation 14 Specifications 16 www simaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Boucherville Qu bec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code 20150909 3401 N o Series Introduction Thank you for selecting the N o 340i Integrated Amplifier as a part of your hi fi reproduction system This Integrated amplifier has been design
15. e important features Five line level inputs including one front mounted 1 8 mini jack for personal media players One single ended audio input which functions as a pass through bypassing the gain stage to accommodate a component such as a home theater processor whose own volume control is used instead Optional internal digital to analog converter circuit for use with a PC digital music server or external transport etc Optional internal phono preamp is available with adjustments for gain level as well as capacitance and resistance loading Optional line level balanced XLR input Headphone output on 4 TRS jack located on the front panel 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 IR input for external control SimLink controller port allows for 2 way communications between other compatible MOON components RS 232 port for i full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii firmware updates 12 Volt Trigger 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 Manual Unpacking The N o 340i integrated amplifier should be removed from its box wit
16. ed 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 among the finest integrated 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 Integrated amplifiers are so musically satisfying The performance of your 340i 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 340i 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 340i Integrated 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 Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its world class level of performance This is an abbreviated list of the mor
17. emoved carefully lift off the chassis cover Once the cover is removed you are ready to make all of the necessary internal adjustments to the 340i phono module to achieve optimal sonic performance Resistance Loading There are two 2 different settings available for setting the resistive load 100022 and 47ko which are represented by jumper sockets R12 for the left channel and jumper socket R29 for the right channel refer to figure 2 section labeled LOADING The factory default setting is 47kQ therefore both jumpers will be found in each of the two left most sockets For moving magnet MM cartridges it is recommended that you leave the jumpers inserted in the factory default setting of 47k 0 Conversely if you re using a moving coil MC cartridge you should use the 100Q jumper settings by simply inserting the supplied jumpers into each of the two right most sockets of jumpers R12 and R29 Capacitance Loading There are two 2 different settings available for the capacitive load OpF and 100pF which are represented by jumper sockets C9 for the left channel and jumper sockets C17 for the right channel refer to figure 2 section labeled LOADING The factory default setting is 100pF for a moving magnet cartridge therefore both jumpers will be found in each of the two right most sockets For MM cartridges it is recommended that you leave the jumpers inserted in the factory default setting of 100pF Conversely if
18. es a large toroidal transformer in its power supply even though it is well shielded you should not place this integrated 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 integrated amplifier If you intend to use the Neo 340i 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 the support section of our website Note Apple based computers don t require this driver 3 4 0 i Neo Series Front Panel Controls Standby MP Display O O f Input gt S MP in Phones 340i INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Figure 1 N o 340i Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 above The large display window indicates the selected input source If your Neo 340i includes the digital input option additional information will appear in the display window Refer to the section entitled Optional Digital Inputs on page 9 for further details The Standby button disengages the input section from the rest of the 340i s circuitry When in Standby mode all audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain optimal performance When switching back from Standby to the on mode the blue LED directly above the display window will illuminate As well the c
19. g 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 3401 N o 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 dev
20. h care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your integrated amplifier AC power cable This owner s manual NOM SS CRM 2 remote control with two AA batteries SimLink cable with 1 8 mini plug terminations on each end Warranty and product registration information USA and Canada only Once the N o 340i 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 transport this product The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the 340i from any potential damage during transit Please write the serial number of your new Neo 340i in the space provided below for future reference Installation amp Placement The Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier is both powerful and heavy It requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature especially since it will radiate heat when driven hard Consequently 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 integrated 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 ambplifier s performance and reliability The 340i us
21. ice 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 340i Integrated 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 340i 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 340i 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 340i 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 th
22. our 340i 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 SimLink The SimLink provides communication features between various MOON components For example if you were to connect the 260D to the 340i via the SimLink pressing the P play button on the 260D will cause the 340i to automatically switch to the input labelled CD A second feature of SimLink involves the Standby function By pressing down and holding the Standby button for 2 seconds on the either the 260D or 340i both units will go into Standby mode The same logic applies when switching from Standby to active mode If you are using the MiND Music Streamer and an external digital to analog converter DAC you must make a SimLink connection between the MIND s SimLink out and the 340i s SimLink in The Aux input is the default input for the MiND Music Streamer When you press the P play button on the MiND App the 340i will automatically switch to the input labeled Aux You can change these default settings for the MiND as follows Select the input that you want as the new default for MiND
23. such as a DVD player music server or disc transport The D4 input is for use with a computer equipped with a USB connector and music player software such as iTunes or Winamp You cannot connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive to to the D4 input When you select one of the digital inputs as described in the aforementioned section the display window will show which of the four digital inputs is selected At the same time the right side of the display window will initially show four dashes as follows which indicate that the 340i is in the process of locking onto the external digital signal this may take several seconds When the 340i successfully locks onto the digital signal the four dashes will be replaced by the sampling rate of this digital signal When the signal cannot be locked onto remains in the display window The optional digital to analog circuit option inside the N o 340i is capable of processing the following sampling rates 32 0kHz 44 1kHz 48 0 kHz 88 2kHz 96 kHz 176 4kHz and 192kHz J Figure 2 Neo 340i Optional Digital Inputs connection examples 3 401 Neo Series Optional Phono Section The N o 340i Integrated Amplifier features an optional providing adjustments for both capacitance and MC MM phono section that may be installed only by resisitance loading as well as gain level This flexibility your MOON Authorized Dealer or at the Simaudio
24. 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 10 Volts the other will be carrying a signal of 10 Volts When these two inverted signals on a balanced line are output from the N o 340i 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 11 3401 N o Series Rear Panel Connections Mad da by S IO Fabri gr au Canada par Geek o Lt e 33 O BAL INPUTS my RA INPUT D3 as DN l A p 4 TEN RS 232 ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 6 e TRIG arken e PO x jj FUSE AC POWER O Figure 4 N o 340i Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 above There are four 4 pairs of single ended analog inputs on RCA connectors labeled CD A1 A2 and A3 P The RCA input and output connectors on the rear panel have been color coded white for the left channel and red for the right channel If your Neo 340i is equipped with the optional phono section the input labeled A3 P must be used to connect your turntable interconnect
25. urrent input will be memorized from the previous listening session The blue indicator LED turns off when the 340i is in Standby mode The MP button for Media Player has its corresponding input connection located on the right side of the front panel for easy access It uses a 1 8 mini jack connector which is the most common type of connection found on portable media players When selected the corresponding red LED located to the left of the button will illuminate When the MP input is in use the display window automatically turns off The Display button allows you to turn the digital display on and off The two 2 buttons labeled lt INPUT gt allow you to sequentially scroll either forward gt or backward lt through all of the available inputs Depending on the installed options the order of the inputs is as follows going forward gt Basic Unit CD A1 A2 and A3 With all options installed CD A1 A2 PH B1 D1 D2 D3 and D4 These abbreviations correspond directly to the labeling of the rear panel inputs By default the CD input is intended for use with a CD Player however you can connect another type of source component to it AT A2 and A3 are intended for use with any type of source component that outputs analog signal If you have installed the optional phono section the A3 input is replaced by PH If you
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