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MOON CLASSIC SERIES                                   Updated: January 27, 2007
W-6 Mono Differential Power Amplifier


  MOON W-6 Mono Amplifier

Also available with silver faceplate          

 



This fully balanced differential mono-block amplifier produces 425 watts into 8 ohms, at least 650 watts into 4 ohms and is capable of driving virtually any loudspeaker. Employing our "Advanced Renaissance" technology featuring a "no overall feedback" circuit and bipolar output devices, the W-6 produces a warm, grain free sound common to some of the very best tube amplifiers, but has the reliability of solid state designs. This amplifier possesses the same sonic signature as the larger and more powerful W-10 but at a more affordable price. With respect to external cosmetics, the W-6 is similar to the W-3, the main exception being the rear panel connections.

 



  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 throughout the entire amplifier · Stable to any known speaker impedance · "Class A" output to 10 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 · A very short signal path for a faster transient response · Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components · Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations · A symmetrical circuit design · A 12 Volt trigger for remote operations · 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.

 

  MOON W-6 Inside View
MOON W-6 inside view
  MOON W-6 Rear View
MOON W-6 rear view
 



  Specifications:

 
Type Solid State
Configuration Mono
Power Supply Transformers 1.1kVA
Power Supply Capacitance 108,000µF
Class Of Operation A/AB
RCA Inputs 1 pair   (normal & phase inverted)
Balanced Input XLR
Input Device Type J-FETs
Input Impedance 47,500 ohms
Input Sensitivity 820mV RMS
Output Device Type Bipolars - 16
Output Binding Posts WBT
Output Power @ 8 ohms 425 Watts
Output Power @ 4 ohms 650 Watts
Frequency Response 10Hz - 125kHz   +0/-3dB
Output Impedance 0.005 ohms
Damping Factor   (static) 1600
Gain 37dB
Dynamic Headroom 6dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio 100dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage 60 Volts
Slew Rate 70V/µs
Maximum Current - Peak 68 amperes
Maximum Current - Continuous 32 amperes
Crosstalk @ 1kHz Not applicable
IMD Unmeasureable
THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) < 0.02 %
THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 425 watts) < 0.05 %
 
12 Volt Trigger Operation
 
 
Direct Logic   (0V = off, 12V=on)   using a
1/8" mini-jack with an input impedance of
2K ohms and current requirement of 6mA
 
Available Faceplate Finishes Black and Silver
Power Consumption @ idle 40 Watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement - 120V 8A long fast blow
Fuse Replacement - 230V 4A long fast blow
Warranty   (USA & Canada) 10 years
Shipping weight 50 lbs / 22 Kgs   each
Dimensions   (W X H X D) 19 x 7.5 x 14 in.   (49 x 19 x 36 cm.)

        Specifications are subject to change without notice.


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