Simaudio MC-8 User Manual
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
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
Output Device Type ................................................ Bipolars - 8 per channel
Power Output at 8
Ω / 4Ω (any channel) ................. 250 Watts / 500 Watts
Frequency Response .............................................. 10Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB
Output Impedance ................................................. 0.01
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
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
3
..............................
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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