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MOON EVOLUTION SERIES
             
           
Updated: December 19, 2006
W-8 Reference Dual-mono Power Amplifier
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Also available with black faceplate      
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The MOON W-8 Power Amplifier is a dual-mono balanced differential design, representing
the next generation of MOON high-performance audio components. Producing 250 watts per
channel of uncolored high-current output power at 8 ohms (500 wpc into 4 ohms & 1000wpc into 2 ohms),
the W-8 will drive virtually any loudspeaker to its maximum capabilities with incredible
ease. This achievement is due, in part, to our new proprietary "Lynx" amplification circuit.
Further raising the bar, the MOON W-8 can be fully integrated into a custom-install
environment via an RS-232 port and 12V trigger. As well, a plethora of user selectable cosmetic
options are available at the time of purchase.
"Celebrating Over 25 Years Of Excellence"
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To view a larger image of the MOON W-8 Dual-mono power amplifier's internal circuitry, simply
point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.
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To view a larger image of the MOON W-8 Dual-mono power amplifier's rear panel, simply
point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.
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Overseas MOON W-8 RS
The RS series of MOON audio components benefit from an even higher standard of manufacturing process
than the regular MOON versions. All significant differences are contained within the circuitry and construction
of each model.
RS versions are built using different materials and parts in certain areas. For example, printed
circuit boards are of a higher temperature grade than that of the military specification FR-4 material
we normally use; Their traces are gold-plated instead of a tin/lead composite. As well, all capacitors
use improved dielectric materials.
MOON RS models meet and/or exceed stricter manufacturing processes as required to pass many
international safety standards such as those imposed by the E-U, Japan and South Korea. Cosmetically, the
ONLY difference is the RS logo on the front panel.
Point-and-click
here
to see the retail pricing structure for the MOON RS series
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Specifications:
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| Type |
Solid State |
| Configuration |
Dual-Mono / Fully Balanced |
| Power Supply Transformers |
2 x 1.3kVA |
| Power Supply Capacitance |
240,000µF |
| Class Of Operation |
A/AB |
| Balanced Inputs |
XLR - 1 pair |
| Single-ended Inputs |
RCA - 1 pair |
| Input Device Type |
J-FETs |
| Input Impedance |
47.5 Kohms |
| Input Sensitivity |
1260mV RMS |
| Output Device Type |
Bipolars - 16 per channel |
| Output Binding Posts |
WBT - 2 pairs |
| Output Power @ 8 ohms |
250 Watts |
| Output Power @ 4 ohms |
500 Watts |
| Output Power @ 2 ohms |
1000 Watts |
| Output Power - Bridged Mono |
1000 Watts |
| Frequency Response |
10Hz - 200kHz   (+0/-3dB) |
| Output Impedance |
< 0.01 |
| Damping Factor   (static) |
> 800 |
| Gain |
31dB |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio |
106dB @ full power |
| Maximum Output Voltage |
50 Volts |
| Slew Rate |
42 V/µs |
| Maximum Current - Peak |
64 amperes |
| Maximum Current - Continuous |
26 amperes |
| Crosstalk @ 1kHz |
-105dB |
| IMD |
Unmeasureable |
| THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) |
0.015 % |
| THD   (20Hz - 20kHz @ 250 watts) |
0.04 % |
12 Volt Trigger Operation
 
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Direct Logic   (0V = off, 12V=on)   using a
1/8" mini-jack with an input impedance of
1K ohms and current requirement of 12mA |
| RS-232 Port |
9-pin female DB connector |
| Power Consumption @ idle |
50 watts |
| AC Power Requirements |
120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz |
| Fuse Replacement - 120V |
10A long fast blow |
| Fuse Replacement - 230V |
5A long fast blow |
| Shipping weight |
92 lbs / 42 kgs |
| Dimensions   (w x h x d) |
18.75 x 7.5 x 16.5 in. |
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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C4 Aesthetics featuring 24 end-user selectable cosmetics combinations
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Chassis Section
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Standard finish
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Optional finish
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Brushed/Anodized Face-plate
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Silver or Black
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MOON Logo
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Chrome
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Gold or Pewter
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Leg Cones
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Chrome
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Gold
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Front Panel Cheeks
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Silver
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Black
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