Introduction - moon Neo 340i Owner's Manual

340i Integrated Amplifier

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Nēo 340i Integrated Amplifier as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system. This Integrated
amplifier has been designed 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 Nēo 340i, we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself
with its features. We hope you enjoy listening to the Nēo 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/manuals.htm
Your Nēo 340i Integrated Amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its "world-class" level of
performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more 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 ¼" 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
TM
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.
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