moon 650D User manual

Owner’s Manual
MOON Evolution Series
650 D
32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport

MOON 650D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for safety. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug mains cord during transportation.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, 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 this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as when the power cord or plug has been damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus; or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Important Safety Instructions (cont’d)
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before
operating your Simaudio MOON 650D Digital-to-Analog Converter/Transport.
1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables,
or when cleaning any component. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect
the power suppy cord plug from the AC receptacle.
2. The MOON 650D must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord w which includes a
protective earthing connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.
Connect the MOON 650D only to an AC source of the proper voltage; Both the shipping box and rear panel
serial number 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 of the power supply
cord shall remain readily accessible.
4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.
5. NEVER operate the MOON 650D with any covers removed. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. An
open unit, especially if it is still connected to an AC source, presents a potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer
all questions to authorized service personnel only.
6. NEVER wet the inside of the MOON 650D with any liquid. If a liquid substance does enter your MOON
650D, immediately disconnect it from AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a complete check-up.
7. NEVER expose the MOON 650D to dripping or splashing of liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on top.
8. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.
9. NEVER bypass any fuse.
10. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified
11. NEVER attempt to repair the MOON 650D. If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer.
12. NEVER expose the MOON 650D to extremely high or low temperatures.
13. NEVER operate the MOON 650D in an explosive atmosphere.
14. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
16. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, or fire or the like.
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MOON 650D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport
Table of Contents
Congratulations .............................................. 5
Unpacking and Warnings .................................. 5
Introduction ................................................... 6
Installation & Placement ................................... 6
Front Panel Controls ........................................ 7
Rear Panel Connections .................................... 9
SimLink™ .......................................................10
Operating the 650D ........................................10
Remote Control Operation ...............................11
Balanced Operation ....................................... 12
Specifications ................................................13
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Simaudio Ltd., 1345 Newton Road
Boucherville, Quebec J4B 5H2 CANADA
Date Code: 20130822
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MOON 650D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport
Congratulations!
Thank you for selecting the MOON 650D Reference Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport 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 25
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 650D 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 / CD Transport.
Before setting up your new MOON 650D, we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint
yourself with its features. We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON 650D DAC / CD Transport 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 650D DAC / CD Transport should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be
included inside the box with your Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport:
9 AC power cable
9 ‘FRM-3’ remote control with three ‘AAA’ batteries (USA and Canada only)
9 ‘SimLink’ cable with 1/8” mini plug terminations on each end
9 This owner’s manual
9 Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)
As soon as the DAC / CD Transport 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 650D DAC / CD Transport from potential damage that may occur during shipping.
Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON 650D in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial No.: ________________
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Introduction
Your MOON 650D DAC / CD Transport incorporates many innovative significant design features to achieve its “world class”
level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features:
ESS Technology SABRE32 Ultra DAC/Digital Filter (ES9016) 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)
Proprietary CD drive system mounted on our M-Quattro gel-based 4-point floating suspension for vibration damping,
allowing ambient and spatial cues in your recordings to come to life like never before
Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback.
Four (4) digital inputs (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TosLink and USB) allowing for a connection to virtually any digital source
Two (2) digital outputs – AES/EBU and S/PDIF
Separate digital and analog power supplies, each with their own toroidal transformer
A virtually jitter-free digital clocking system.
Power supply voltage regulation includes i2DCf (Independent Inductive DC Filtering); 1 inductor for each and every chip
(i.e. OpAmp, DAC, Digital Filter, etc.) in the audio circuit’s signal path – 18 stages in all.
Optional external power supply available in the near future.
Four-layer pure copper circuit PCB tracings; The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts
resulting in a much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations.
Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design.
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance.
Installation & Placement
The MOON 650D Reference DAC / CD Transport is very heavy. It requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum
and consistent operating temperature. Consequently, it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper
heat dissipation. As well, it should be placed on a solid level surface. You should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a
closed cabinet that is not well ventilated as this could compromise the DAC / CD Transport’s performance and reliability.
If the surface you have chosen isn’t perfectly level, each of the four (4) cones on your 650D are height adjustable; carefully
using your fingers, you can either raise each leg by turning the cone underneath clockwise, or lower each leg by turning it
counterclockwise.We strongly recommend that you leave these cones mounted to the component at all times for reasons
related to both performance and aesthetics.
If you intend to use the 650D’s USB input connection with a Windows-based computer, you will need to install
our USB HD driver, which can be downloaded from our website:
http://www.simaudio.com/downloads.htm
Note: Apple-based computers don’t require this driver.
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Front Panel Controls
Figure 1: MOON 650D Front panel
The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large digital display window indicates the track number of the
compact disc currently playing (or the total number of tracks in stop mode) and corresponding time information.
The “Standby” button disengages the transport mechanism from the rest of the 650D’s circuitry and turns off the digital
display. However, when in “Standby” mode, all digital and analog audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain
optimal performance. The blue pilot LED centrally located above the display window will no longer be illuminated when the
player is in “Standby” mode.
The “Program” button allows you to program a selection of tracks in the order that you wish to listen them. After loading a
compact disc into the 650D, select the first track you wish to listen to, using the or buttons and then press “Program”.
To program a second track, select it the same way you did for the first one and press “Program” again. Repeat this operation
as many times as you want to program tracks to a maximum of 30 tracks. Once you’ve completed programming your track
selection(s), the digital display window will show the number of tracks that have been programmed and their total time. To
begin playing your programmed selections, simply press the Xbutton. Pressing will only suspend the playing of the
programmed selection. Pressing a second time will clear your program selection from the 650D’s memory. As well,
opening the top drawer at any time will also clear your program. After you begin creating your program list, the LED
immediately to the left of the “Program” button will illuminate and remain on until you clear your program from memory.
The “Display” button allows you to adjust the brightness of the large digital display window. It also provides you with the
option of turning off the display. There are three (3) different levels of brightness; The default is medium. Pressing the
“Display” button once will increase the brightness level to highest setting. Pressing the button a second time will decrease the
brightness to the lowest setting. Pressing the “Display” button a third time returns the display to its default setting of medium.
Pressing the “Repeat” button once results in the entire disc being played again once it has reached the end of the final track.
Pressing “Repeat” a second time will result in the track currently playing being repeated again once it has ended. To cancel
this mode, simply press the “Repeat” button a third time or open the CD drawer. There are two (2) LED’s located to the left of
the “Repeat” button; The top one will illuminate when the current track is being repeated and both will illuminate when the
entire disc is being repeated. If you have created a program of selected tracks, pressing “Repeat” once will result in your
entire program repeating itself once it has completed its cycle; Pressing “Repeat” a second time will result in the current track
from your program being played again once it has ended; Pressing “Repeat” a third time will terminate the “Repeat” mode.
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Front Panel Controls (continued)
The “Input” button is used to select an external digital source by sequentially scrolling through four (4) digital inputs: D1 uses
an XLR connector for an AES/EBU digital signal; D2 uses an RCA connector for a S/PDIF digital signal; D3 uses a TosLink
connector for an optical digital signal and D4 uses a USB type B connector for use with a computer equipped with a USB port
and music player software such as iTunes or Winamp. Note: you cannot connect a USB flash drive to the “D4” input. The
display window will show “D1 AES”, “D2 SPDIF”, “D3 TOS” and “D4 USB”, depending on the input selected; Four dashes
“----” will replace the input type after approximately 2 seconds. These dashes indicate that the 650D is in the process of
locking onto an external digital signal – this may take several seconds. Once the 650D successfully locks onto the digital
signal, the four dashes will be replaced by the sampling rate of this digital signal. When the signal cannot be locked onto, “----
” remains in the display window. The MOON 650D is capable of processing an external digital input signal at one of the
following six (6) different sampling rates: 44.1kHz, 48.0 kHz, 88.2kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz.
The “Random” button, when pressed, will play each of the tracks on a compact disc in a completely random order, as opposed
to the sequential order as they appear on the disc. If you have already created a program of selected tracks, it will play these
programmed tracks in a random order. The LED located immediately to the left of the “Random” button will illuminate when
you’ve engaged the random mode.
The “Time” button allows you to scroll through the four (4) different display modes for time related information. Each time
you press the “Time” button, the system scrolls to the next time information mode. By default, the 650D will display the
elapsed time of the track currently playing. The scrolling order is as follows:
1. Elapsed time of the current track
2. Remaining time of the current track
3. Elapsed time of the entire compact disc (or programmed tracks)
4. Remaining time of the entire compact disc (or programmed tracks)
If you want to turn the display off, press and hold the “Display” button for 3 seconds. When the display is turned off, it will
still come back on for a short period of time whenever you press any of the buttons located on the front panel or the remote
control, using the brightness level that was previously established; the display will automatically turn off again once you are
done. To turn the display back on, simply press and hold the “Display” button for 3 seconds. Finally, the display mode that
you select will continue to be used until you either select another mode or power down the 650D using the main power
switch located on the rear panel.
To load a compact disc into the 650D, press Sto open the drawer. While the drawer is opening, the word “OPENING” will
appear in the display window, followed by “OPEN” when the drawer is fully open. Place the CD in the drawer with the label
side facing up. To close the drawer, press Sagain; “CLOSING” will appear in the display window followed by “LOADING”
once the drawer is closed. “LOADING” indicates that the 650D is reading the CD’s table of contents. Once the CD is
successfully read, the total number of tracks and total playing time will appear in the display window. As a result of various
copy protection schemes, some CDs will take longer to read than others. When you load an incompatible CD (i.e. data only,
SACD, DVD-A or DVD-Video), the word ‘BAD DISC’ will appear in the display window and the drawer will automatically open to
eject this CD. Finally, in the event that you inadvertently leave the drawer open, it will automatically close after
approximately three (3) minutes.
Press Xto begin playing a compact disc. Pressing Xwhile a track is already playing will result in the current track
immediately playing again, starting from the beginning. Press to search backward or to search forward through the
compact disc’s tracks. When you’ve located the track number, press Xto begin playing that track. In the event that you
initiate a forward or backward track change while a disc is already playing, it will automatically start playing the track you
select; you need not press X.
Pressto pause the compact disc currently playing. The disc will continue spinning and the laser will be suspended in its
current position. Pressa second time or Xto resume playing the disc. Press to stop the compact disc from playing. The
laser will return to the start position of the disc.
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Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2: MOON 650D Rear panel
The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). On the left side are two pairs of analog audio outputs, labeled “Right”
and “Left”, each with a single-ended RCA and balanced XLR connector. Don’t hesitate to use good quality interconnect cable
when making the connection between the MOON 650D and your preamplifier or integrated amplifier. We strongly
recommend that you use the balanced XLR connectors on your 650D to maximize its level of performance.
The middle section contains two rows of connectors for digital audio. The top row has four (4) digital inputs labeled “D1”
(AES/EBU), “D2” (S/PDIF), “D3” (TosLink) and “D4” (USB). The bottom row has two (2) digital outputs – one each AES/EBU
and S/PDIF. When using either of the S/PDIF digital connections, you should always use a 75Ωdigital audio cable terminated
with RCA connectors. If you decide to use the AES/EBU digital output, use a dedicated AES/EBU 110Ωdigital audio cable
terminated with XLR connectors.
The right side of the rear panel has various connectors for external communications. The MOON 650D is equipped with full-
function bi-directional RS-232 port control and status for custom integration or automation. Immediately to the right of the
RS-232 port are two (2) “SimLink” connectors labeled “in” and “out” on 1/8” mini jacks. Please refer to the next section
entitled SimLink for more details.
Your MOON 650D DAC / CD Transport has a 1/8” mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers.
The “IR in” connector is located immediately to the right of the “SimLink” connectors.
Directly below these communications interfaces, there are a pair of 4-pin XLR connectors labeled “External Power Supply”
“Input 1” and “Input 2”. These are reserved for future use when an external power supply will be made available for the
MOON 650D.
Finally on the right side is the “AC Power” section with a main power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on) and IEC receptacle for the
included AC power cord.
All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible connections for your unit. A poor contact
will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest
way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in again. This procedure requires that your
DAC / CD Transport and the rest of your components be completely turned off. Not heeding this warning may result in
serious damage to your equipment. Special contact cleaning fluids and enhancers should not be used, as they deposit a
difficult to remove residue which degrades the performance of your components.
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SimLink™
The SimLink™ provides communication features between various MOON components. For example, if you were to connect
the 650D DAC / CD Transport to the 700i Integrated Amplifier via the SimLink™, pressing the X(play) button on the 650D
would make the integrated amplifier automatically switch to it’s designated input for the DAC / CD Transport (Please refer to
the 700i owner’s manual for more information if applicable). If you were to adjust the brightness level of the large digital
display window using the “Display” button on the 650D, the brightness level of the 700i display will automatically adjust to
the same brightness level as that of the 650D. Conversely, since the SimLink™ is a true bi-directional connection, adjusting
the 700i brightness level will automatically adjust the brightness level of the 650D.
A third feature of SimLink™ involves the “Standby” function. By pressing down and holding the “Standby” button for 2
seconds on the 650D, all other MOON components connected via the SimLink will go into “Standby” mode along with the
650D. The same logic applies when switching from “Standby” to active mode.
The connection rules for the SimLink™ are very basic. You must always connect the supplied cable between one component’s
“SimLink™ Out” jack and another component’s “SimLink™ In” jack. If you inadvertently connect the cable between either two
“SimLink™ In” or two “SimLink™ Out” jacks, the SimLink™ communication feature will not function. Also, there is no master
component in a SimLink™ chain; no one particular component operates as the main communications controller.
In the event that you are using your MOON 650D with an older MOON product such as a P-7, P-8 or i-7, you will need to
update the software of the older product to allow for complete SimLink™ functionality. Contact your retailer for further details.
Operating the 650D
We recommend that you leave your MOON 650D DAC / CD Transport powered up at all times to maintain optimal
performance. In the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days, powering off the DAC / CD Transport
may not be a bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that your 650D will require several hours of playing time
before it reaches its peak performance after you’ve powered it up again.
Turning on your MOON 650D for the first time
Prior to turning this DAC / CD Transport on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any
problems. Then turn on your DAC / CD Transport in the following manner:
1) Flick the main rocker switch labeled “POWER” to the ‘1’ (on) position on the rear panel.
2) Press the push button labeled “Standby” on the 650D, the blue LED will confirm operation and the digital
display will show ‘no disc’. You are now ready to load a compact disc and begin listening to music.
On and Off Sequence
To avoid having any annoying noises (i.e. “thumps” and “pops”) emanate from your speakers when powering your 650D on
or off, you should
1) Always power up your 650D DAC / CD Transport before powering up your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.
2) Always power down your 650D after powering down your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.
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Remote Control Operation
The MOON 650D D-to-A Converter uses the ‘FRM-3’ full function, all aluminum backlit
remote control (figure 3). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and is
can be used with other MOON components such as CD Players, DAC’s, Integrated
Amplifiers, as well as other Preamplifiers.
The ‘FRM-3’ remote uses three AAA batteries (included). To install them, use a Phillips
head screwdriver #1 to remove the three screws located on the rear plate; insert the
batteries in the correct direction and then screw the rear plate back into place.
To operate the 650D with this remote control, you must first press the CD button
located on the second row from the top.
The power button switches the 650D between ‘Standby’ and ‘On’ mode.
Pause the compact disc loaded into the transport
XPlay the compact disc loaded into the transport
Stop playing the compact disc loaded into the transport
Press Once: Go back to the previous track on the disc
Press and hold: Scan backward through current track
Press Once: Skip forward to the next track on the disc
Press and hold: Scan forward through current track
0 thru 9 Direct access track number selection: Simply press the
number button(s) corresponding to the track you want
to play. This can be done either when another track is
already playing or when the disc is stopped.
The Input Sand Input Tbuttons allow you to sequentially scroll, forward or
backward, through each of the 650D’s four (4) digital inputs - “D1”, “D2”, “D3” and “D4”
- and the internal CD transport (as opposed to the ‘Input’ button located on the 650D’s
front panel which only allows for forward scrolling).
The “Time”, “Disp” “Rnd”, “Rpt” and “Prog” buttons perform the identical functions
to their corresponding button located on the 650D’s front panel. Please refer to pages 7
and 8 for a more detailed description of each one.
Figure 3: FRM-3 Remote Control
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Remote Control Operation (continued)
Backlight Function
Your FRM-3 features a backlight capability that allows you to effortlessly operate this remote control in a darkened
environment. Since battery lifespan is substantially reduced when the backlighting feature is activated, the FRM-3 includes 3
different operational modes to help preserve battery life:
Default Mode (#1): The backlight is triggered on by either moving the remote control (via an internal motion detector) or by
pressing any button on the remote’s keypad; The backlight will remain illuminated for a full five (5) seconds after the last
event (motion or pressed button). To activate the “Default Mode”, press and hold the “CD” button for three (3) seconds. The
backlight will illuminate once, very briefly for confirmation.
Button Mode (#2): The backlight is triggered ONLY by pressing any button on the remote’s keypad - the internal motion
detector is deactivated; The backlight will remain illuminated for a full five (5) seconds after the last button is pressed. To
activate the “Button Mode”, press and hold the “AMP” button for three (3) seconds. The backlight will illuminate twice, very
briefly for confirmation.
Off Mode (#3): The backlight feature is completely disabled. To activate the “Off Mode”, press and hold the “DAC” button for
three (3) seconds. The backlight will illuminate three times, very briefly for confirmation.
Balanced Operation
When using an unbalanced interconnect, the audio signal runs through both the center wire and the shield/ground wire. Any
noise picked up by this interconnect (ie. nearby magnetic fields such as an AC power cord) will be reproduced by both the
preamplifier and amplifier, then heard through the loudspeakers. Conversely, a balanced interconnect has three separate
conductors; one for the ground and two for the actual signal. These two signals are identical except that one is 180 degrees
out of phase with the other. For example, when one conductor is carrying a signal of +4 Volts, the other will be carrying a
signal of –4 Volts. When these two inverted signals on a balanced line are output from the MOON 650D, any noise picked
up by the interconnect will be eliminated since a differential circuit amplifies only the difference between these two signals:
Noise on a balanced interconnect will be equal on both conductors and therefore not be processed.
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Specifications
Configuration ......................................................... Fully balanced, dual-mono
Digital Power Supply Transformer ............................ 25VA
Analog Power Supply Transformer ............................ 10VA
Digital Power Supply Capacitance ............................ 17,600µF
Analog Power Supply Capacitance ........................... 8,800µF
Transport Mechanism ............................................. Proprietary Design
Digital Filter / Digital-to-Analog Converters ............... ESS ES9016 Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream™
Frequency Response (audible) ................................. 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.1dB (with internal CD transport)
Frequency Response (full range).............................. 2Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB (with external digital source)
THD @1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted).............................. < 0.001%
Intermodulation Distortion ...................................... < 0.001%
Dynamic Range ...................................................... > 120dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio .............................................. > 120dB @ full output
Slew Rate .............................................................. 50V/µs
Channel Separation ................................................ > 116dB
Low Level Linearity ................................................. < ±0.25dB at -90dBFS
Intrinsic Jitter ......................................................... 1 picosecond RMS
Analog Outputs – Balanced ..................................... 1 pair XLR
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - XLR ....................... 2.0 Volts
Analog Output Impedance - XLR ........................... 100Ω
Analog Outputs – Single Ended ............................... 1 pair RCA
Analog Output Impedance - RCA ........................... 100Ω
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - RCA ....................... 2.0 Volts
Bit-depth range / Sampling Frequency – All inputs ..... 16 to 24 bits / 44.1kHz to 192kHz
Digital Inputs (4)..................................................... AES/EBU (XLR), S/PDIF (RCA), TosLink, USB Type-B
Digital Outputs (2) ................................................. S/PDIF (RCA), AES/EBU (XLR)
Digital Input/ Output Impedance - S/PDIF ................ 75Ω(0.5 Volts p-p)
Digital Input/ Output Impedance - AES/EBU .............. 110Ω(3.7 Volts p-p)
Remote Control ...................................................... All Aluminum Full-Function
Display Type............................................................ 8 character dot matrix LED
Power Consumption @ idle ..................................... 25 Watts
AC Power Requirements ......................................... 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Shipping Weight ..................................................... 35 lbs / 16 Kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) ............................... 18.75 x 4.0 x 16.81
Balanced Pin Assignment: Pin 1................................ Ground
Pin 2................................ Positive
Pin 3 .............................. Negative
NOTE: In the event that you require the RS-232 codes for your MOON 650D, please contact
Simaudio Ltd. directly by either email (ser[email protected]) or by toll-free telephone
(877-980-2400).
Fuse Replacement: For the 120V version use a 0.2A slow blow (5 x 20mm size).
For the 230V version use a 0.1A slow blow (5 x 20mm size).
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