moon 400M Neo Series, Owner'S Manual

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400M Neo
Series
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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.