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The Moon by Simaudio Neo 430HA is a high-end headphone amplifier designed to deliver exceptional audio performance. It features a fully balanced, pure analog design using a discrete transconductance circuit topology. The amplifier is rated at 667mW at 600 ohms and 8W at 50 ohms, making it capable of driving a wide range of headphones to their full potential. It includes one balanced and two unbalanced pairs of inputs, as well as balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs. The balanced outputs are available on a four-pin XLR and dual three-pin XLR, while the unbalanced output uses a ¼" TRS jack. Additionally, it offers a front-panel 1/8" jack for connecting portable audio devices and includes two line-level outputs (one fixed and one variable), allowing it to function as a preamplifier. An optional DAC can be added to enhance its functionality with digital sources.
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The 390's signal-to-noise is 125 dB against the Neo 430HA's 120 dB, its output impedance 50Ω against 1.25Ω, and its weight 10 kg (22 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs). Both share input impedance (22000Ω).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Soloist GT4's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the Neo 430HA's 120 dB, its output impedance 25Ω against 1.25Ω, its input impedance 38000Ω against 22000Ω, and its weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The HPA's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the Neo 430HA's 120 dB, its output impedance 10Ω against 1.25Ω, its input impedance 14Ω against 22000Ω, and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Conductor Stellar's output impedance is 0.5Ω against the Neo 430HA's 1.25Ω, its input impedance 40Ω against 22000Ω, and its weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
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