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The MOON W-8 Power Amplifier is a dual-mono balanced differential design, representing the next generation of MOON high-performance audio components. Producing 250 watts per channel of uncolored high-current output power at 8 ohms (500 wpc into 4 ohms & 1000wpc into 2 ohms), the W-8 will drive virtually any loudspeaker to its maximum capabilities with incredible ease. This achievement is due, in part, to our new proprietary "Lynx" amplification circuit. Further raising the bar, the MOON W-8 can be fully integrated into a custom-install environment via an RS-232 port and 12V trigger. As well, a plethora of user selectable cosmetic options are available at the time of purchase.

Significant Design Features

An oversized power supply · Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback · Lynx circuitry which is a "no overall feedback" design resulting in real-time amplification, a more accurate musical reproduction with respect to tonality, virtually non-existent intermodulation distortion 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 · 12 Volt trigger for remote operations · "Class A" output to 5 watts for greater efficiency · Precision matched and fully decoupled Bipolar output devices which offer superb linearity throughout the entire audio frequency spectrum · A high damping factor yielding superior musical dynamics, improved signal speed and refined timbre accuracy · A very short capacitor-free signal path for a faster transient response · Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics · Stable to any known speaker impedance · Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations · Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design · Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance.

Specifications:
Type Solid State
Configuration Dual-Mono / Fully Balanced
Power Supply Transformers 2 x 1.3kVA
Power Supply Capacitance 240,000µF
Class Of Operation A/AB
Balanced Inputs XLR - 1 pair
Single-ended Inputs RCA - 1 pair
Input Device Type J-FETs
Input Impedance 47.5 Kohms
Input Sensitivity 1050mV
Output Device Type Bipolars - 16 per channel
Output Binding Posts WBT - 2 pairs
Output Power @ 8 ohms 250 Watts
Output Power @ 4 ohms 500 Watts
Output Power @ 2 ohms 1000 Watts
Output Power - Bridged Mono 1000 Watts
Frequency Response 10Hz - 200kHz (+0/-3dB)
Output Impedance < 0.01
Damping Factor (static) > 800
Gain 33dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio 106dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage 50 Volts
Slew Rate 42 V/µs
Maximum Current - Peak 64 amperes
Maximum Current - Continuous 26 amperes
Crosstalk @ 1kHz -105dB
IMD Unmeasureable
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) 0.015 %
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 250 watts) 0.04 %

12 Volt Trigger Operation
Direct Logic (0V = off, 12V=on) using
a 3.5mm mono microphone jack with an
input impedance of 1000 ohms and current
requirement of 12mA

Power Consumption @ idle 50 watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz 240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 120V 10A long fast blow
Fuse Replacement - 230V 5A long fast blow
Shipping weight 95 lbs / 43 kgs
Dimensions (w x h x d) 18.75 x 7.5 x 16.5 in.