Explore new frontiers ............................ 6 Before getting started ............................ 7 MOON Damping Base .......................... 7 Install your MOON 891 ..........................8 Get to know your MOON 891 ........................9 Front Panel ..................................9 Rear Panel ..................................10 Audio ..............................10 ANALOG OUTPUTS ............................
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MiND Controller ................................16 Roon Ready ................................... 16 TIDAL Connect ................................16 Spotify Connect ................................16 AirPlay ..................................16 Technical ..............................17 Digital Audio ..............................17 USB host ................................17 Specifications ................................18 2024-01-01 simaudio.com M O O N 8 9 1...
The symbol for the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment indicates that this product should not be discarded as unsorted waste. M O O N 8 9 1 simaudio.com...
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NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio 16. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms. 17. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such components. as sunshine, or fire or the like. simaudio.com M O O N 8 9 1...
Its exciting new look is surpassed only by improvements in performance made possible by the passionate team of Simaudio engineers and technicians dedicated to delivering an uncompromised music listening experience. With the purchase of this MOON product, you join an elite group of music lovers around the world who expect the absolute best performance and build quality from products in any class.
Note the serial number of your MOON 891 for future reference. MOON Damping Base The MOON 891 features the MDB, a mechanical decoupling system designed to suppress parasitic vibrations that cause microphonics in audio electronic circuits. The MDB is secured in place before leaving the factory. Follow these steps to unlock it and to permit the system to move freely…...
Install your MOON 891 Consider the location and environment of the device carefully. Set it upon an open, stable, and flat surface. The device requires sufficient space above and around it to adequately disperse the heat it generates. Maintain a minimum gap of 5 cm (2”) around the sides and 10 cm (4”) above of the unit to enable airflow.
Get to know your MOON 891 Front Panel Standby toggles the device between active and inactive modes when the device is powered on Mute cuts and restores the audio signal to all outputs Adjusting the volume also restores muted audio.
USB AUDIO USB (type-B) connection for two-channel computer source devices with audio encoded as PCM, MQA, or DSD Note: Windows requires a driver available at simaudio.com for full compatibility. It is not necessary for macOS. HDMI ARC HDMI (2.0b) connection for PCM audio input from an ARC-enabled TV...
Standby when not in use. It should be powered down during extended absences by disconnecting the power cable. Always power on the preamplifier before the power amplifier. Always power off the power amplifier before the preamplifier. 11 | M O O N 8 9 1 simaudio.com...
Personalize your MOON 891 Setup Menu The device features an extensive menu for configuring and customizing many of its functions. Navigating the Menu Setup ∙ The button enters the menu and returns to previous screens. Setup ∙ The knob rotates to scroll through options.
Caution: The fixed volume level is extremely high! Before setting the analog output of this device to Fixed, lower the volume of the preamp or integrated amp to which it is connected. simaudio.com 13 | M O O N 8 9 1...
MOONLink-compatible amplifiers. This device must be configured for the Wi-Fi before enabling MOONLink with Wi-Fi. Once enabled, only connect devices with MOONLink functionality to the Ethernet ports on this device. 14 | M O O N 8 9 1 simaudio.com...
Device information, including its serial number, and certifications are displayed for referencing. Reset The Reset procedure reverses all customizations (including input configurations) to factory default settings. It does not revert the firmware to an earlier version. simaudio.com 15 | M O O N 8 9 1...
Roon Ready For more information about MOON and MiND, please visit simaudio.com. This is a Roon Ready product. Roon enables users to select and play files through the MiND and to control the volume of the preamp using Roon software instead of the MiND Controller.
Technical Digital Audio The MOON 891 converts up to 32-bit PCM and MQA, as well as DSD. sample SPDIF Optical MiND 2 Bluetooth HDMI rate AES-EBU 44.1 kHz 48 kHz ...
Power Consumption (Low Power Standby) 5 W Shipping Weight 19 kg / 41 lbs Dimensions (L x H x D) 48.1 cm x 10.2 cm x 44.9 cm / 18.95” x 4.03” x 17.66” 18 | M O O N 8 9 1 simaudio.com...
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