Simaudio W-8 User Manual
MOON W-8 Dual-Mono Power Amplifier
Specifications
Configuration ......................................................... Dual Mono
Power Supply Transformers .................................... 2 x 1.3kVA
Power Supply Capacitance ...................................... 240,000µF
Class Of Operation ................................................. A/AB
Design .................................................................... Fully Balanced Differential to output stage
Input Impedance ................................................... 47,500
Power Supply Transformers .................................... 2 x 1.3kVA
Power Supply Capacitance ...................................... 240,000µF
Class Of Operation ................................................. A/AB
Design .................................................................... Fully Balanced Differential to output stage
Input Impedance ................................................... 47,500
Ω
Input Sensitivity ..................................................... 1260mV
Output Device Type ................................................ Bipolars - 16 per channel
Output Power at 8
Output Device Type ................................................ Bipolars - 16 per channel
Output Power at 8
Ω ............................................... 250 Watts per channel
Output Power at 4
Ω .............................................. 500 Watts per channel
Output Power at 2
Ω .............................................. 1000 Watts per channel
Output Power – Bridged Mono at 8
Ω ....................... 1000 Watts
Frequency Response .............................................. 10Hz - 200kHz +0/-3dB
Output Impedance ................................................. 0.01
Output Impedance ................................................. 0.01
Ω
Damping Factor (static) ......................................... 800
Gain ...................................................................... 31dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio .............................................. > 106dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage ....................................... 50 Volts
Slew Rate .............................................................. 42V/µs
Maximum Current – Peak ........................................ 64 amperes
Maximum Current – Continuous .............................. 26 amperes
Crosstalk @ 1kHz ................................................... -105dB
Intermodulation Distortion ...................................... Unmeasureable
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) ................................ < 0.015 %
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 250 watts) .......................... < 0.04 %
Power Consumption @ idle ..................................... 48 Watts
AC Power Requirements ......................................... 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Shipping Weight ..................................................... 92 lbs / 42 Kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) .............................. 18.75 x 7.5 x 16.5
Gain ...................................................................... 31dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio .............................................. > 106dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage ....................................... 50 Volts
Slew Rate .............................................................. 42V/µs
Maximum Current – Peak ........................................ 64 amperes
Maximum Current – Continuous .............................. 26 amperes
Crosstalk @ 1kHz ................................................... -105dB
Intermodulation Distortion ...................................... Unmeasureable
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) ................................ < 0.015 %
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 250 watts) .......................... < 0.04 %
Power Consumption @ idle ..................................... 48 Watts
AC Power Requirements ......................................... 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Shipping Weight ..................................................... 92 lbs / 42 Kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) .............................. 18.75 x 7.5 x 16.5
Balanced 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
NOTE: In the event that you require either the RS-232 codes for your MOON W-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:
For the 120V version use a 10A fast blow (3AG size).
For the 230V version use a 5A fast blow (3AG size).
For the 230V version use a 5A fast blow (3AG size).
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