Simaudio MOON W-5 LE Dual-Mono Amplifier

 


 
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MOON LIMITED EDITION SERIES
W-5 LE Dual-mono Power Amplifier
Updated: August 2, 2005    

 

 
 
Simaudio Ltd. brings you the MOON Limited Edition series, representing a genuine leap forward in both sonic excellence and physical appearance. The MOON W-5 LE balanced differential Dual-mono Power Amplifier produces 200 watts/channel into 8 ohms and 400 watts/channel into 4 ohms. As well, it can be easily configured for mono operation.
 
Originally introduced in 1997, the MOON W-5 has garnered many colossal reviews and numerous awards from the global audio press including a long-standing place in the prestigious "class A" category of Stereophile Magazine's "Recommended Components" listing. During's it's illustrious life-cycle, the MOON W-5 has undergone various minor changes on occasion, either as a result of the availability of new and improved parts and/or subtle design changes, culminating in the MOON Limited Edition version.
 
Unique to the LE version of the MOON W-5 are enhanced gain and output sections. The power output has been increased to 200W/ch. This, along with exotic parts in critical areas allows for an even higher level of musical speed and transparency. The awesome dynamic range and effortless immunity to any known load is better than ever in the W-5 LE.
 
MOON Limited Edition series features include polished chrome accents, a ½" thick brushed & anodized silver faceplate, a custom 2 meter Cardas power cord and a MOON Limited Edition serial number plaque. Starting in January 2004, we will be producing 250 units of the MOON W-5 LE.
 
 


 

 


 
 
  Significant Design Features:
 
· 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
· An oversized power supply
· A custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss,
  yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor, resulting in increased current
  speed and better dynamics
· Fully balanced circuitry up to the output stage
· Stable to any known speaker impedance
· "Class" A output to 5 watts for greater efficiency
· Precision matched Bipolar output devices which offer superb linearity throughout the entire
  audio frequency spectrum
· A high damping factor which yields superior musical dynamics, improved signal speed and
  refined timbre accuracy
· Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
· Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components
· A very short signal path for a faster transient response
· A symmetrical circuit design
· Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics
· Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance
· Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.