Simaudio Neo 250i Integrated Amplifier - Manual (Page 6)

250i Integrated Amplifier
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Nēo 250i Integrated
Amplifier 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 two-channel Integrated Amplifiers 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
integrated amplifiers are so musically satisfying.
The performance of your 250i 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 integrated amplifier.
Before setting up your new Nēo 250i, we
encourage you to please read this manual
thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its
features. We hope you enjoy listening to the Nēo
250i integrated 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 250i integrated amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class”
level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features:
Six line-level inputs including one front-mounted 1/8”
mini-jack for personal media players.
Headphone output on ¼” TRS jack located on the front
panel.
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback
in custom installation setups and ii) firmware updates.
IR input for external control.
Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with
unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved
bass response and even more accurate sonic
reproduction.
Class A output to 5 watts for greater efficiency.
SimLink TM controller port allows for 2-way
communications between other compatible MOON
components.
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.