Simaudio Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier - Manual (Page 6)

340i Integrated Amplifier
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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
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 TM 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.