Owner’s Manual MOON Evolution Series MC-8 Reference Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces heat. 9.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Important Safety Instructions (cont’d) The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Table of Contents Congratulations ................................................ 5 Unpacking........................................................ 5 Introduction ..................................................... 6 Installation & Placement ................................... 7 Rear Panel Layout ............................................ 8 Connecting the MC-8 ........................................ 9 Operating the MC-8 ........................................ 10 Specifications ....................
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Congratulations! Thank you for selecting the MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel power amplifier as a part of your Home-theater system. This power amplifier has been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance in an elegant package, while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation. We have spared no effort to ensure that it is among the finest amplifiers available.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Introduction Your MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: An oversized power supply employing 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.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Installation & Placement The MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Amplifier is powerful and very heavy. It requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature, especially since it will radiate heat when driven hard. Consequently, it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation. You should never place another component on top of this amplifier.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Rear Panel Layout Figure 1: MOON MC-8 Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). Each channel has one balanced (differential) input on an XLR connector and one unbalanced (single-ended) input on a RCA connector. There is no switch to toggle from balanced mode to singleended mode. You may operate the amplifier in either mode, but only one mode at one time for each channel.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Connecting the MC-8 Prior to making any connections or removing the XLR jumpers, the power amplifier must be turned off and the AC cable disconnected for at least 1 minute. 1. Connect the input cables running from your preamplifier’s outputs, whether balanced or single-ended, to the amplifier’ s XLR or RCA inputs respectively.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Operating the MC-8 We recommend that you leave your MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance. In the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days, powering off the amplifier may not be a bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that your MC-8 will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you’ve powered it up again.
MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Specifications Configuration ......................................................... Power Supply Transformers ..................................... Power Supply Capacitance (base) ............................ Power Supply Capacitance (additional per channel) .. Class Of Operation ................................................. Input Impedance ................................................... Input Sensitivity ...................................................
