Simaudio Neo 400M Amplifier - Manual (Page 6)

400M Power Amplifier
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Nēo 400M Mono Power
Amplifier as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system.
This power 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
two-channel 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 amplifiers are so musically satisfying.
The performance of your 400M 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 400M, we
encourage you to please read this manual
thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its
features. We hope you enjoy listening to the Nēo
400M Mono Power 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 400M Mono Power Amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world-class”
level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features:
Proprietary “Advanced Rennaisance” Technology
which eliminates feedback. The results are: Real-time
amplification, more accurate musical reproduction and
the elimination of transient intermodulation distortion.
Balanced differential circuitry.
Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with
unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved bass
response and even more accurate sonic reproduction.
Class A output to 10 watts for greater efficiency.
An exceptionally short signal path for a faster
transient response.
A high damping factor which yields superior musical
dynamics, improved signal speed and refined timbre
accuracy.
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional
feedback in custom installation setups and ii) firmware
updates.
12 Volt Trigger input and 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.