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MOON EVOLUTION SERIES
Updated: August 12, 2008
CP-8 Surround Preamplifier / Processor
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Also available with black faceplate
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Raising the bar for the ultimate in A/V Controllers !
The MOON CP-8 is a genuine flagship Surround Preamplifier/Processor, aimed at the uncompromising enthusiast without price constraints.
Designed with sound quality first and foremost in mind, the CP-8 provides a previously unimagineable level of sonic purity and realism
from an audio/video product.
A monumental obstacle that has been overcome by our dedicated engineering staff was the successful implementation of the latest advancements
in HD video and HD digital audio decoding technologies. Coupled with our State-of-the-Art analog circuitry, the CP-8 is foolproof yet
simple to operate.
Intended to be the flawless nerve center for the most sophisticated and high performance audio/video systems available today and
tomorrow, the MOON CP-8 will always leave you breathless, yearning for the next home cinema experience.
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To view a larger image of the MOON CP-8 Pre/Pro'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 CP-8 Pre/Pro's rear panel, simply
point-and-click your mouse over the image located to the left.
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Surround Modes:
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· Dolby True HD
· Dolby Digital Plus
· Dolby Digital Surround EX
· Dolby Pro Logic IIx (cinema, music & game modes)
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· DTS-HD Master Audio
· DTS ES Discrete 6.1 & Matrix 6.1
· DTS Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround (cinema & music modes)
· DTS 96/24 5.1
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· 10 DSP simulation playback modes
· Audio signal delay for synchronization with video
· Auto Surround Mode (for ea. digital & analog input)
· Multi-channel Stereo mode for 5, 6, and 7 channels
· Active Center Channel for all surround modes.
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Digital Input 1
2-ch DSD |
Digital Input 1
8-ch DSD |
Analog Input 2 |
Analog
Pass-Through |
| Frequency Response |
10Hz-100kHz |
4Hz-100kHz |
10Hz-100kHz |
4Hz-100kHz |
| S/N Ratio @ full output |
> 113dB |
> 107dB |
> 103dB |
> 104dB |
| Dynamic Range |
> 113dB |
> 107dB |
> 103dB |
> 107dB |
| THD |
< 0.003% |
< 0.002% |
< 0.05% |
< 0.005% |
| Channel Separation |
> 109dB |
> 103dB |
> 99dB |
> 112dB |
Note 1: EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 24-bit/192kHz
Note 2: EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 24-bit/96kHz
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Preamplifier Section - Audio
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| Maximum Overall Gain |
10dB |
| Volume adjustment |
0.5dB increments |
| THD (20Hz - 20kHz) |
< 0.005% |
| Frequency response |
20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.25dB |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio |
102dB @ full output |
| Analog input impedance |
47k ohms |
| Analog input sensitivity |
200mV - 3.0V rms |
| Analog output impedance (RCA / XLR) |
50 ohms / 100 ohms |
| Analog output voltage (RCA / XLR) |
5 Volts RMS / 10 Volts RMS |
| Digital Input - S/PDIF |
75 ohms @ 0.4Vp-p |
| Digital Input/Output - Optical Toslink |
660nm wavelength |
| 7.1 Channel (w/corresponding video input) |
1 x Single-ended (RCA) |
| 2 Channel (w/corresponding video inputs) |
7 x Single-ended (RCA) |
| Auxilary (w/corresponding video input) |
1 x Balanced pair (XLR) |
| CD (audio only) |
1 x Single-ended pair (RCA) |
| Phono (audio only) |
1 x Single-ended pair (RCA) |
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Digital Input Connections
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| Optical |
4 x TosLink |
| S/PDIF coaxial |
2 x RCA / 1 x BNC |
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Analog Output Connections
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| 7.1 Channel (includes 2 subwoofer outputs) |
1 x Balanced (XLR) |
| 7.1 Channel (includes 2 subwoofer outputs) |
1 x Single-ended (RCA) |
| 2 Channel - Zone 2 (Preamplifier out) |
1 single-ended pair (RCA) |
| 2 Channel - Zone 3 (Preamplifier out) |
1 single-ended pair (RCA) |
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Digital Output Connections
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| Number of inputs |
6 |
| Number of outputs |
4 (includes 1 for zone 2) |
| Level / Impedance |
1Vp-p / 75 ohms |
| Bandwidth |
5Hz - 10MHz +0/-3dB |
| Number of inputs |
6 |
| Number of outputs |
3 |
| Y signal - level /impedance |
1.0Vp-p / 75 ohms |
| C signal - level /impedance |
0.286Vp-p / 75 ohms |
| Bandwidth |
5Hz - 10MHz +0/-3dB |
| Number of inputs |
3 |
| Number of outputs |
2 |
| Y signal - level /impedance |
1.0Vp-p / 75 ohms |
| PB/CB signal - level / impedance |
0.7Vp-p / 75 ohms |
| PR/CR signal - level / impedance |
0.7Vp-p / 75 ohms |
| Bandwidth |
5Hz - 100MHz +0/-3dB |
| FM Frequency tuning range |
87.5MHz - 107.9MHz |
| AM Frequency tuning range |
520kHz - 1720kHz |
| FM - Usable sensitivity |
1.0µV @ 11.2dBf |
| AM - Usable sensitivity |
18µV |
| 50dB quieting sensitivity (stereo / mono) |
23µV @ 38.5dBf / 1.6µV @ 15.3dBf |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio (stereo / mono) |
72dB / 77dB |
| THD @ 1kHz (stereo / mono) |
0.3% / 0.15% |
| Input sensitivity |
2.5mV |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz - 20kHz (±0.5dB) |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio |
74dB |
| Rated output |
150mV |
| THD @ 1kHz |
0.03% |
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Miscellaneous Information
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| Available Faceplate Finishes |
Black and Silver |
| Remote Controls |
Full-Function & Basic Function |
| Display Type |
VFD (Vacuum Flourescent Display) |
| Power Consumption |
30 Watts |
| AC Power Requirements |
120V / 60Hz 240V / 50Hz |
| Warranty (USA & Canada) |
5 Years - transferable |
| Shipping weight |
47 lbs / 21 Kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.4 x 7.5 x 16 in. (44.2 x 19 x 40.6 cm.) |
Preliminary features & specifications are subject to change without notice.
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