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MOON 380D  Digital-to-Analog Converter 

 

Congratulations! 

 

Thank you for selecting the MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system. This product 
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 digital

 

audio products 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 digital products are so musically satisfying.      

 

The performance of your 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 Digital-to-Analog Converter. 

 

Before setting up your new MOON 380D,  we  encourage  you  to  please  read  this  manual thoroughly to properly acquaint 
yourself with its features.  We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter 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

 

 

Unpacking 

 
The MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be 
included inside the box with your Digital-to-Analog Converter: 

 

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     AC power cable  

 

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    ‘CRM-2’ remote control with two ‘AA’ batteries 

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    ‘SimLink’ cable with 1/8” mini plug terminations on each end 

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    Wi-Fi antenna for “MiND Music Streamer” equipped version of the MOON 380D 

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   This owner’s manual   

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Warranty and product registration information  (USA and Canada only) 

 

As soon as the Digital-to-Analog Converter is safely removed from its box and placed down, perform a thorough physical 
inspection and report any physical damage to your dealer immediately. We suggest that you keep all of the original 
packaging, storing it in a safe, dry place in the event that you’re required to transport this product. The customized packaging 
is specially designed to protect the MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter from potential damage that may occur during 
shipping.   

 

Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON 380D in the space provided below for future reference. 

 

Serial No.: ________________ 

 

 

For MOON 380D’s equipped with the optional MiND Music Streamer, please visit: 

 

http://www.simaudio.com/MiND.htm

 

 

to download PDF versions of both the “MiND Setup Guide” and “MiND App User Guide”. 

 

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Summary of Contents for 380D

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MOON Series 380 D 32 bit Digital to Analog Converter...

Page 2: ...nd tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug t...

Page 3: ...er label will indicate the correct voltage Use of any other voltage will likely damage the unit and void the warranty 3 AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product The mains plug...

Page 4: ...6 Front Panel Controls 7 Rear Panel Connections 9 SimLink 10 Operating the 380D 10 Remote Control Operation 11 Balanced Operation 11 Specifications 12 www simaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Bo...

Page 5: ...s 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 Unpacking The MOON 380D Digital to Analog Converter...

Page 6: ...ce 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...

Page 7: ...show the new digital input and briefly four 4 dashes These dashes indicate that the MOON 380D is in the process of locking onto a digital signal this may take several seconds Once the 380D successful...

Page 8: ...Inputs D6 and D7 are Optical and use a Toslink connector Finally input D8 is USB type B connector The area directly above the eight 8 digital inputs is reserved for the optional MiND Music Streamer If...

Page 9: ...ak performance after you ve powered it up again Turning on your MOON 380D for the first time Prior to turning this Digital to Analog Converter on for the first time make sure that every cable is prope...

Page 10: ...ttons labelled INPUT allow you to sequentially scroll either backwards or forwards through all eight 8 available inputs For example to switch from D4 to D1 you may press either INPUT three 3 times or...

Page 11: ...R RCA 2 0 Volts Bit depth range Sampling Frequency All inputs 16 to 24 bits 44 1kHz to 192kHz Digital Inputs 8 2 x AES EBU 3 x S PDIF 2 x TosLink 1 x USB Digital Outputs 1 S PDIF Digital Monitor Loop...

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