MOON 860A V2

MOON 860A V2

Stereo Power Amplifier 2*225Watt

MOON 860A V2
MOON 860A V2
MOON 860A V2
MOON 860A V2
MOON 860A V2
MOON 860A V2
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The MOON 860A Power Amplifier is a balanced differential dual-mono design that effortlessly outputs 200 watts into 8Ω and 400 watts into 4Ω. Transparency and soundstage are exceptional, despite this amplifier's high power rating. Ultimately, the 860A will mate seamlessly with any loudspeaker allowing it to reach its full sonic potential, regardless of its load. Several in-house developed advancements allow the MOON 860A to perform with both exceptional accuracy and a grain-free character; These include (i) MOON output transistors, specifically designed for use in our amplifiers, providing tighter and more visceral bass performance, as well as unprecedented linearity thoughout the entire frequency spectrum; and (ii) our advanced "zero global feedback" circuit, commonly referred to as Lynx. Of course, key features you'd expect in a MOON Evolution Series product are present such as an RS-232 port and 12 Volt triggers for custom-install environments. Finally, a plethora of user selectable cosmetic options are available at the time of purchase.

Features
- Lynx circuitry which is a "no overall feedback" design resulting in genuine real-time amplification, a more accurate musical reproduction with respect to tonality, virtually non-existent IMD and the elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback
- Custom  proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss, yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor. The result is increased current speed and better dynamics
- A dual-mono oversized power supply
- Precision matched and fully decoupled proprietary  MOON Bipolar output transistors with unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved bass response and even more accurate sonic reproduction
- A high damping factor for superior musical dynamics, improved signal speed and refined timbre accuracy
- A very short capacitor-free signal path for a faster transient response
- Stable to any known speaker impedance
- "Class A" output to 5 watts for greater efficiency
- RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback and (ii) firmware updates
- 12 Volt trigger input/output for remote operation
- 4-Layer printed circuit boards with pure copper tracings for a much shorter signal path; This results in greater sonic accuracy and a dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
- Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance
- Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy
- Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
- Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design.

Specifications
- Type  Solid State  
- Configuration  Dual-Mono / Balanced  
- Power Supply Transformers  2 x 0.5kVA  
- Power Supply Capacitance  121,200µF  
- Class Of Operation  A/AB  
- Balanced Inputs  XLR - 1 pair
- Single-ended Inputs  RCA - 1 pair  
- Input Device Type  J-FETs  
- Input Impedance  47.5KΩ  
- Input Sensitivity  1,100mV RMS  
- Output Device Type  Bipolars - 12 per channel  
- Output Binding Posts  WBT - 1 pair per channel  
- Output Power @ 8Ω  200 Watts  
- Output Power @ 4Ω  400 Watts  
- Output Power @ 2Ω  800 Watts  
- Output Power - Bridged Mono  800 Watts  
- Frequency Response  10Hz - 200kHz   (+0/-3dB)  
- Output Impedance  < 0.01Ω  
- Damping Factor   (static)  > 800  
- Gain  31dB  
- Signal-to-noise Ratio  106dB @ full power
- Maximum Output Voltage  40 Volts  
- Slew Rate  42 V/µs  
- Maximum Current - Peak  48 amperes  
- Maximum Current - Continuous  22 amperes  
- Crosstalk @ 1kHz  -105dB  
- IMD  Unmeasureable  
- THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt)  0.015 %  
- THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 200 watts)  0.04 %  
- 12 Volt Trigger Input/Output Operation  Direct Logic (0V = off, 12V=on) using a 3.5mm mono jack with an Input/Output impedance of 1000Ω and current requirement of 12mA
- RS-232 Port 9-pin female DB connector
- Power Consumption @ idle  55 watts  
- AC Power Requirements  120V / 60Hz   220-240V / 50Hz  
- Fuse Replacement   120V   /   220-240V  8.0A long fast blow   /   4.0 long fast blow  
- Shipping weight 90 lbs / 40 kgs
- Dimensions   (w x h x d) 18.75 x 7.5 x 17.5 in.   (47.6 x 19.1 x 44.5 cm.)

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