Simaudio W-3 User Manual
MOON W-3 Stereo Power Amplifier
Bridged-Mono Operation
Figure 2: Bridged Mono operation of the Moon W-3 Stereo Amplifier
In the event that you wish to operate the MOON W-3 Stereo power amplifier as a monoblock
amplifier, it can be converted to bridged mode without any complex modifications.
amplifier, it can be converted to bridged mode without any complex modifications.
Only an RCA “Y” adapter is required. This adapter will allow one input signal to be sent to both
channels of the amplifier’s inputs, as pictured above in Figure 3. One lead from the “Y” adapter should
plug into the “+” input of one channel and the second lead must plug into the “-” input of the W-3’s
other channel. You must insert the two “dummy” RCA terminator plugs, supplied with your W-3
amplifier, into the female RCA input connectors that are not being used. Also, make sure that you
make identical connections, with respect to polarity, on the other W-3 that you’re bridging for mono
operation.
channels of the amplifier’s inputs, as pictured above in Figure 3. One lead from the “Y” adapter should
plug into the “+” input of one channel and the second lead must plug into the “-” input of the W-3’s
other channel. You must insert the two “dummy” RCA terminator plugs, supplied with your W-3
amplifier, into the female RCA input connectors that are not being used. Also, make sure that you
make identical connections, with respect to polarity, on the other W-3 that you’re bridging for mono
operation.
The W-3 produces 400 watts of output power into 8 ohms for a single channel when operating in
bridged-mono mode.
bridged-mono mode.
If you are unsure about how to accomplish a bridged-mono mode of operation, don’t hesitate to
contact your Simaudio MOON dealer.
contact your Simaudio MOON dealer.
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