380D
Nēo
Series
6
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the
MOON Nēo 380D
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 380D
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 electronic parts used
throughout this DAC.
Before setting up your new
380D
, we encourage you to
please read this manual thoroughly to properly
acquaint yourself with its features. We hope you enjoy
listening to the
Nēo 380D
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 380D
Digital-to-Analog Converter
incorporates many significant design features to
achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an
abbreviated list of the more important features:
ESS Technology
SABRE
32
Ultra DAC/Digital Filter
working in
32-bit Hyperstream™
to achieve unprecedented jitter
immunity and low-level linearity via a patented
Time Domain
Jitter Eliminator.
Digital Audio Signal Processing using
M-AJiC32
(MOON
Asynchronous Jitter Control in 32-bit mode)
Eight (8) digital inputs
(AES/EBU x 2, S/PDIF x 3, TosLink x 2
and USB x 1) allowing for a connection to virtually any digital
source, along with
one (1) digital output
– S/PDIF.
Supports
DSD64
,
DSD128
and
DSD256
(USB input only); PCM
16-bit/44.4kHz to 24-bit/192kHz (all inputs) and up to
PCM 32-
bit/384kHz
DXD (USB input only).
Optional
“
MiND”
(MOON intelligent Network Device) module
(9
th
input) via WiFi or Ethernet input for multi-room streaming.
Optional
variable analog outputs (balanced & single-ended)
using
M-eVOL
volume circuit which was originally developed
for the MOON Evolution series. Accessible using the remote
control, this volume operates in 1dB increments.
M-eVOL
is
based on a resistive array configuration with no sonic
degradation of the audio signal at all volume settings.
Full
digital monitor loop
on S/PDIF to accommodate external
devices such as a room correction component.
Separate digital and analog power supplies
, each using a
toroidal transformer and 11 stages of voltage regulation.
“Dual Jitter Control System”
producing a digital signal that
is virtually jitter-free, measuring below “1 picosecond” as well
as ensuring compatibility with virtually any digital device.
USB input with galvanic isolation
which eliminates all
ground current (i.e. no electrical connection) between the USB
device (computer,music server, etc) and the 380D, preserving
the accuracy of the audio signal.
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
TM
controller
ports that allow for 2-way communications between other
MOON components.
Rigid chassis construction
to minimize the effects of external
vibrations.
Designed to be
powered up at all times
for optimal
performance.