Simaudio Neo 260D CD Transport / DAC - Manual (Page 6)

260 D CD Transport w/ Optional DAC
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MOON Nēo 260D CD
Transport 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 CD Transports 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 digital audio products are so musically
satisfying.
The performance of your Nēo 260D 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 CD Transport.
Before setting up your new 260D, we encourage
you to please read this manual thoroughly to
properly acquaint yourself with its features. We
hope you enjoy listening to the Nēo 260D 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
Your Nēo 260D CD Transport incorporates many
significant design features to achieve its “world
class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated
list of the more important features:
Proprietary CD drive system with in-house developed
hardware & software.
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.
Two (2) digital outputs – S/PDIF and AES/EBU.
Oversized power supply with up to 13 stages of
voltage regulation (5 for Transport and 8 for the DAC).
RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback
and (ii) firmware updates; 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.
With Optional Digital-to-Analog Converter:
32-bit asynchronous DAC.
Four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 and
USB x 1) allowing for a connection to virtually any digital
source.
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 260D,
preserving the accuracy of the audio signal.
Advanced analog signal path using a DC servo circuit
and proprietary analog filter.