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230HAD (Black) Headphone Amplifier with DAC

Are you passionate about music and want a unique personal listening experience, yet don’t have the urge to build a “full blown” music system? Are you looking for the perfect desktop solution for a computer based audio system? Do you already own a high-performance music system and have a craving to listen to headphones without having to compromise? If you already own a MOON system, this can be the control center for a secondary system. Or do you simply want to get maximum performance from your reasonably efficient, unbalanced headphones? The possibilities are endless...

The 230HAD features a DSD256/32-bit PCM capable Digital-to-Analog converter (DAC) that can be used with virtually any digital source such a computer, satellite TV receiver or Blu-Ray player, and offers the same fidelity as your main music system.

  • State-of-the-Art Headphone Amplifier with D3 DAC option factory installed
  • Pure analog amplifier includes a transconductance circuit topology
  • Inputs include 1 single-ended on rear-mounted RCA’s and 1 single-ended on 1/8" jack located on the front panel
  • Outputs include a 1/4" TRS headphone jack on the front panel, as well as, both fixed and variable line-level single-ended RCA stereo pairs in the rear
  • An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformers in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation (4 each for the amplifier and the DAC)
  • Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) with four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source; Supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB input only); Supports PCM 16/44.4kHz to 24/192kHz (all inputs) and up to PCM 32/384kHz (USB input only)
  • Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
  • Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components throughout
  • Low operating temperature for an ultra-long life expectancy
  • Includes CRM-2 remote control
  • 17" (43cm) wide

Specifications:

  • Output power per channel @ 600 / 300 / 50Ω - 100mW / 200mW / 1W
  • Headphone Impedance - 20 - 600Ω
  • Frequency Response (audible) - 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
  • Frequency Response (full range) - 5Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB
  • THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted) - 0.005%
  • Intermodulation distortion - 0.005%
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio - 115dB
  • Crosstalk -80dB
  • Input / Output impedance - 22KΩ / 1.25Ω
  • Shipping weight - 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg
  • Dimensions (width x height x depth) - 7.0 x 3.0 x 11.0 in 17.8 x 7.6 x 28.0 cm

In The Box

The 230HAD headphone amplifier should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be included inside the box with your headphone amplifier:

  • AC power cable
  • ‘CRM-3’ remote control with two Lithium batteries CR2032
  • Owner’s manual
  • Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)

230HAD Manual

PLEASE NOTE:

ListenUp is proud to be the only authorized Internet dealer for the full line of Simaudio MOON products, and we will gladly accept your online order if there is no authorized dealer in your area. As longtime brick and mortar retailers ourselves, we know the benefits of buying from your local store if one is available. If one is near, we always recommend it. Being able to listen before you buy, nearby after-sales advice and service, someone to come to your home should need arise — these all matter a great deal when needed. 

Features & Specs Line Circle

INPUTS
Inputs include 1 single-ended on rear-mounted RCA’s and 1 single-ended on 1/8” jack located on the front panel.
OUTPUTS
Outputs include a ¼” TRS headphone jack, as well as both fixed and variable single-ended line-level RCA stereo pairs.
PROCESSING
Fully asynchronous DAC with four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source; Supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB input only); Supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz (all inputs) and 32-bit/384kHz (USB input only).
AMPLIFICATION
Pure analog amplifier using a transconductance circuit.
POWER
An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformer in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation.
INPUTS
Inputs include 1 single-ended on rear-mounted RCA’s and 1 single-ended on 1/8” jack located on the front panel.
OUTPUTS
Outputs include a ¼” TRS headphone jack, as well as both fixed and variable single-ended line-level RCA stereo pairs.
PROCESSING
Fully asynchronous DAC with four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source; Supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB input only); Supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz (all inputs) and 32-bit/384kHz (USB input only).
AMPLIFICATION
Pure analog amplifier using a transconductance circuit.
POWER
An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformer in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation.

Expert Insight

Line Circle

The 230HAD Headphone Amplifier fills an immense void in the current headphone marketplace, especially when considering its exceptional “price to performance” ratio.

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Steve K.
Brand Manager

Reviews

Line Circle
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Product Description

Line Circle

230HAD (Black) Headphone Amplifier with DAC

Are you passionate about music and want a unique personal listening experience, yet don’t have the urge to build a “full blown” music system? Are you looking for the perfect desktop solution for a computer based audio system? Do you already own a high-performance music system and have a craving to listen to headphones without having to compromise? If you already own a MOON system, this can be the control center for a secondary system. Or do you simply want to get maximum performance from your reasonably efficient, unbalanced headphones? The possibilities are endless...

The 230HAD features a DSD256/32-bit PCM capable Digital-to-Analog converter (DAC) that can be used with virtually any digital source such a computer, satellite TV receiver or Blu-Ray player, and offers the same fidelity as your main music system.

  • State-of-the-Art Headphone Amplifier with D3 DAC option factory installed
  • Pure analog amplifier includes a transconductance circuit topology
  • Inputs include 1 single-ended on rear-mounted RCA’s and 1 single-ended on 1/8" jack located on the front panel
  • Outputs include a 1/4" TRS headphone jack on the front panel, as well as, both fixed and variable line-level single-ended RCA stereo pairs in the rear
  • An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformers in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation (4 each for the amplifier and the DAC)
  • Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) with four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source; Supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB input only); Supports PCM 16/44.4kHz to 24/192kHz (all inputs) and up to PCM 32/384kHz (USB input only)
  • Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
  • Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components throughout
  • Low operating temperature for an ultra-long life expectancy
  • Includes CRM-2 remote control
  • 17" (43cm) wide

Specifications:

  • Output power per channel @ 600 / 300 / 50Ω - 100mW / 200mW / 1W
  • Headphone Impedance - 20 - 600Ω
  • Frequency Response (audible) - 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
  • Frequency Response (full range) - 5Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB
  • THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted) - 0.005%
  • Intermodulation distortion - 0.005%
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio - 115dB
  • Crosstalk -80dB
  • Input / Output impedance - 22KΩ / 1.25Ω
  • Shipping weight - 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg
  • Dimensions (width x height x depth) - 7.0 x 3.0 x 11.0 in 17.8 x 7.6 x 28.0 cm

In The Box

The 230HAD headphone amplifier should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be included inside the box with your headphone amplifier:

  • AC power cable
  • ‘CRM-3’ remote control with two Lithium batteries CR2032
  • Owner’s manual
  • Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)

230HAD Manual

PLEASE NOTE:

ListenUp is proud to be the only authorized Internet dealer for the full line of Simaudio MOON products, and we will gladly accept your online order if there is no authorized dealer in your area. As longtime brick and mortar retailers ourselves, we know the benefits of buying from your local store if one is available. If one is near, we always recommend it. Being able to listen before you buy, nearby after-sales advice and service, someone to come to your home should need arise — these all matter a great deal when needed. 

Features & Specsdown arrow

Features & Specs Line Circle

INPUTS
Inputs include 1 single-ended on rear-mounted RCA’s and 1 single-ended on 1/8” jack located on the front panel.
OUTPUTS
Outputs include a ¼” TRS headphone jack, as well as both fixed and variable single-ended line-level RCA stereo pairs.
PROCESSING
Fully asynchronous DAC with four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source; Supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB input only); Supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz (all inputs) and 32-bit/384kHz (USB input only).
AMPLIFICATION
Pure analog amplifier using a transconductance circuit.
POWER
An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformer in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation.
INPUTS
Inputs include 1 single-ended on rear-mounted RCA’s and 1 single-ended on 1/8” jack located on the front panel.
OUTPUTS
Outputs include a ¼” TRS headphone jack, as well as both fixed and variable single-ended line-level RCA stereo pairs.
PROCESSING
Fully asynchronous DAC with four (4) digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 & USB x 1) allowing for use with virtually any digital source; Supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 (USB input only); Supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz (all inputs) and 32-bit/384kHz (USB input only).
AMPLIFICATION
Pure analog amplifier using a transconductance circuit.
POWER
An oversized power supply using 1 toroidal transformer in conjunction with 8 stages of DC voltage regulation.
Expert Insightdown arrow

Expert Insight

Line Circle

The 230HAD Headphone Amplifier fills an immense void in the current headphone marketplace, especially when considering its exceptional “price to performance” ratio.

Expert Img
Steve K.
Brand Manager
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