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MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

 

 

Specifications   

 

 

Configuration   .........................................................  From 2 to  7 channels   
Power Supply Transformers .....................................  3.0kVA 
Power Supply Capacitance  (base) ............................  216,000µF 
Power Supply Capacitance  (additional per channel)  ..  9,000µF 
Class Of Operation   .................................................  A/AB   
Input Impedance   ...................................................  24,900

Ω

 

Input Sensitivity   .....................................................  1420mV   
Output Device Type  ................................................  Bipolars - 8 per channel   
Power Output at 8

Ω

  / 4

Ω

 (any channel)   .................  250 Watts  /  500 Watts  

Frequency Response   ..............................................  10Hz - 0/-3dB   
Output Impedance   .................................................  0.01

Ω

 

Damping Factor (static)    .........................................  800   
Gain   ......................................................................  29dB   
Signal-to-noise Ratio   ..............................................  > 105dB @ full power  
Slew Rate   ..............................................................  80V/µs   
Maximum Current – Peak / Continuous .....................  40 amperes  /  20 amperes 
Crosstalk @ 1kHz   ...................................................  -90dB   
Intermodulation Distortion   ......................................  Unmeasureable   
THD  (20Hz - 20kHz) @ 1 watt  /  250 watts  ............  < 0.02 %  /  < 0.05 %   
Power Consumption @ idle   .....................................  85 Watts   
AC Power Requirements   .........................................  230V / 60Hz  or  240V / 50Hz   
Dimensions  (W x H x D, inches) ..............................  17.4  x  13.4  x  21 

 

Balanced Input Pin Assignment: 
 

Pin 1................................  Ground 

 Pin 

2................................  

Positive 

 Pin 

..............................  

Negative 

 

12 Volt Trigger:           

Logic ...............................  Direct   (0V off, 12V on) 

 

Connector........................  1/8” mini-jack 

 

Input Impedance..............  1k

Ω

 

 

Current Consumption........  12mA 

 

Net weight:   

Basic Unit   ......................  170 lbs. / 76 kgs. 

 

Each additional channel  ...  4 lbs. / 2 kgs.  

 Shipping 

Weight ..............  240 lbs. / 108 kgs. 

 

 

 

NOTE:     In the event that you require either the RS-232 codes for your MOON MC-8 or would like to  

  operate this amplifier in a bridged mono configuration, please contact Simaudio Ltd. directly  

 by either email (service@simaudio.com) or toll-free telephone (877-980-2400). 

 

 

 

 Fuse Replacement: 

Use a 10A Long Fast blow  (3AG size). 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for MOON Evolution MC-8

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MOON Evolution Series MC 8 Reference Multi Channel Power Amplifier ...

Page 2: ...lugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Unplug mains cord during transportation 11 Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip...

Page 3: ...g box and rear panel serial number label will indicate the correct voltage Use of any other voltage will likely damage the unit and void the warranty 3 AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product 4 NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components 5 NEVER operate the MOON MC 8 with any covers removed There are no user serviceable parts inside An open u...

Page 4: ...lacement 7 Rear Panel Layout 8 Connecting the MC 8 9 Operating the MC 8 10 Specifications 11 www simaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Boucherville Quebec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code 20120402 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ...

Page 5: ...its features We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON MC 8 Multi Channel Power 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 Unpacking The MOON MC 8 Multi Channel Power Amplifier is a large and heavy component that should be removed fro...

Page 6: ...xtremely fast circuitry yielding real time amplification Virtually non existent transient intermodulation TIM distortion Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved bass response and even more accurate sonic reproduction A high damping factor which yields superior musical dynamics improved signal speed and refined timbre accuracy Extremely ri...

Page 7: ... the same temperature This is normal and intentional in the design of this amplifier All the parts of the chassis are thermally inter connected so that each channel reaches approximately the same temperature even if some channels are driven harder than others It also allows for previously unattainable sonic matching between channels by eliminating temperature discrepancies as a variable which norm...

Page 8: ...safe place These jumpers are required ONLY when using the single ended RCA inputs In the event that you decide to switch to single ended input mode you must reinstall the XLR jumpers between pins 1 and 3 exactly as shown below Figure 2 XLR connector without and with jumper accessory The lower left section has an RS 232 input on a DB9 connector To the right of this connector are two 12 Volt trigger...

Page 9: ...he best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug your MC 8 directly into this NEMA 6 20 AC outlet and avoid using an extension cord In the event that you do not already have a NEMA 6 20 AC wall outlet in your listening room we strongly recommend that you hire an electrician install one 4 In order to obtain the maximum performance from your audio system we strongly recommend that the detach...

Page 10: ...owering down your preamplifier Troubleshooting Each red LED located on the front panel indicates the operational status of each channel of your MOON MC 8 In the event that a red LED it starts flashing on and off during use the circuitry is either over heating or has detected the presence of DC in the input signal DC detection LED blinks 2 times Thermal Protection LED blinks 3 times Your MOON MC 8 ...

Page 11: ...0Hz 20kHz 1 watt 250 watts 0 02 0 05 Power Consumption idle 85 Watts AC Power Requirements 230V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz Dimensions W x H x D inches 17 4 x 13 4 x 21 Balanced Input Pin Assignment Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Positive Pin 3 Negative 12 Volt Trigger Logic Direct 0V off 12V on Connector 1 8 mini jack Input Impedance 1kΩ Current Consumption 12mA Net weight Basic Unit 170 lbs 76 kgs Each additional cha...

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