Phono Preview

The most sophisticated phono preamp in the mid-price range just got even better. The Neo 310LP takes the playback of its acclaimed predecessor to a new level.

Improving an already fantastic reproduction is not easy. When an audio device works this well, there seems to be no reason to change it. Thanks to several emerging technologies, various design improvements were made possible, opening up the opportunity to improve the sound of the original MOON 310LP and reduce the noise of the integrated power supply. This eliminates the need for an external power supply.

The result is an even quieter phono preamp, which means it offers a more opaque background and even more live-like musical reproduction. This joins all the MOON virtues: cleanliness, power, fast and extended bass, an open midrange and extensive high frequencies... The reproduction of mid-priced phono preamps has moved a step forward. In addition to these significant improvements, the NEO 310LP is housed in a stylish half-width chassis. 

Within the chassis borrowed from the there are many adjustment options for the user, from resistance loading, capacitance loading or gain level. Going a step further, the user can even choose between two different equalization curves, rather than being limited to the RIAA curve or the IEC curve.

To round out this proposal, it has balanced outputs that allow the user to enjoy full connectivity with an integrated balanced preamplifier with a notable improvement in ground noise, dynamics and transparency in the midrange.

Technical Aspects

Large power supply isolated by a two-phase circuit with voltage regulation.

An extremely short signal pattern for faster traffic response.

Single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs

Compatible with external power supplies

The power supply voltage regulator includes i²DCf (Inductive Independent DC Filter). It features an inductor dedicated to each type of IC (DAC, Op-Amp, etc.) in the audio signal pattern. With two phases in total.

Power Supply includes MOON custom electrolytic capacitors

4-layer printed circuit layers with pure copper traces for a much shorter signal pattern; In this way, greater acoustic performance and a drastic improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio are achieved.

The robust chassis minimizes the effects of external vibrations

A symmetrical circuit design with exact coordination of the highest electronic quality.

Operates at low temperature, for an ultra-long lifespan.

MOON NEO 310LP specifications

▪ Configuration: Mirror-type symmetrical circuit

▪ Single-ended inputs: 1 pair (RCA)

▪ Input impedance: adjustable to 47, 100, 470, 1k, and 47kΩ

▪ Input capacitance: adjustable to 0, 100, and 470 pF

▪ Gain – Adjustable (for single-ended outputs): 40, 54, 60 and 66dB

▪ Gain – Adjustable (for balanced outputs): 46, 60, 66 and 72dB

▪ Single-ended outputs: 1 pair (RCA)

▪ Balanced outputs: 1 pair (XLR)

▪ Input overload at 40 / 54 / 60 / 66dB gain: 58 / 11 / 6 / 3 mV RMS

▪ Signal-to-noise ratio (full scale at 40dB gain): 110dBr

▪ Signal-to-noise ratio (full scale at 66dB gain): 88dBr

▪ Frequency response – RIAA Curves & IEC: 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.5dB)

▪ IEC curve effect: 7dB at 10Hz

▪ Crosstalk at 1kHz: 100dB

▪ Intermodulation distortion: 0.005%

▪ THD (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.001%

▪ Power consumption: 6 Watts

▪ Power requirements: 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz

▪ Packaging weight: 3 Kg.

▪ Size (W x H x D) 17.8 x 7.6 x 28.0

▪ Pin assignment on balanced input: Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive, Pin 3: Negative

▪ Finishes: Black