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430HA Headphone Amplifier
Rear Panel Connections
The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above).
There are two (2) pairs of single-ended analog
inputs on RCA connectors labeled "A1" and "A2"
followed by one (1) pair of balanced analog inputs
on XLR connectors labeled "B1". 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.
The Nēo 430HA headphone amplifier has two (2)
pairs of single-ended outputs on RCA connectors,
labeled 'FIX' and 'VAR', located next to the "B1"
balanced 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
430HA's volume control. The 'VAR' output is
designated for output to a power amplifier with
single-ended RCA inputs.
quality
interconnect
interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic
performance of your system.
For Nēo 430HA's equipped with the DAC 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.
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Figure 2: Nēo 430HA Rear panel
Don't hesitate to use high
cables*.
Poor
quality
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 "in" and
"out" on 1/8" mini jacks. Please refer to the next
section entitled 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 430HA 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 main power switch ("0"=off,
"1"=on) and the IEC receptacle, labeled "AC Power"
for the included AC power cord.
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 that you plug your
430HA 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.
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