Introduction - moon 280D Neo Series Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the MOON Nēo 280D Digital-
to-Analog Converter (DAC) as a part of your
music/cinema system. This component 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 amongst
the finest DAC's available in its class. 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 DACs are so musically satisfying.
The performance of your Nēo 280D will continue to
improve during the first 400 hours of listening. This is
the result of a "break-in" period required for the
numerous high quality
throughout this DAC.
Before setting up your new 280D, we encourage you to
please read this manual thoroughly to properly
acquaint yourself with its features. We hope you enjoy
listening to the Nēo 280D DAC 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 Nēo 280D
incorporates many significant design features to
achieve its "world class" level of performance. This is an
abbreviated list of the more important features:
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280D Nēo
Series
electronic parts
Digital-to-Analog Converter
Fully asynchronous DAC supports native DSD64, DSD128
and DSD256 (USB only) and PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz
including DXD (USB only)
Digital Audio Signal Processing using M-AJiC32 (MOON
Asynchronous Jitter Control in 32-bit mode)
Seven (7) digital inputs (AES/EBU x 1, S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 2,
USB x 1 and Bluetooth) allowing for a connection to virtually
any digital source.
aptX® support allows for better quality audio over Bluetooth
Front panel LED indicators for (i) input signal PCM sampling
rate & DSD rate and (ii) the active input
Optional "MiND" (MOON intelligent Network Device) module
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(8 input) via WiFi or Ethernet input for multi-room streaming.
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The analog stage is a fully balanced differential circuit for
increased dynamic range and headroom, higher resolution, as
well as improved signal-to-noise ratio
EuP compatible eco-friendly power (less than 0.5W) in
standby mode with defeatable 20 minutes inactivity "auto
shut off"
RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback and
(ii) firmware updates; 12 Volt trigger output for remote
operation; IR input for external control with aftermarket
infrared remote control receivers and SimLink
ports that allow for 2-way communications between other
MOON components.
4-layer printed circuit boards with pure copper tracings for a
much shorter signal path; This results in greater sonic accuracy
and a dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external
vibrations.
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal
performance.
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