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Simaudio Moon Evolution 850P line preamplifier Specifications

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Description: Two-chassis, dual-mono, line-stage preamplifier. Inputs: 4 unbalanced (RCA), 3 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced monitor/processor loop (RCA). Outputs: 1 variable-output unbalanced (RCA), 1 fixed-output unbalanced (RCA), 2 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced monitor/processor loop (RCA). Other connections: Simaudio SimLink I/O, IR port, 2 configurable 12V trigger signals, RS232 I/O. Input impedance: 11k ohms. Input sensitivity: 200mV for 4.0V RMS. Maximum voltage gain: 9dB. Output impedance: 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced. Maximum output voltage: 7.5V unbalanced, 15.0V balanced. Frequency response: 5Hz–100kHz, +0/–0.1dB. Signal/noise ratio: >130dB. IMD: unmeasurable. THD (20Hz–20kHz): 0.0005%. Crosstalk at 1kHz: –130dB. Power consumption at idle: 25W.
Dimensions: 18.75" (475mm) W by 4.0" H (100mm) by 16.75" (425mm) D. Controller/power supply: 18.75" (475mm) W by 4.0" (100mm) H by 17.0" (430mm) D. Combined net weight: 72 lbs (32kg).
Serial Number of Unit Reviewed: M8713332.
Price: $28,000. Approximate number of dealers: 95. Warranty: 10 years, parts & labor, transferable.
Manufacturer: Simaudio Ltd., 95 Chemin du Tremblay Street, Unit 3, Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7K4, Canada. Tel: (450) 449-2212. Fax: (450) 449-9947. Web: www.simaudio.com. US: Simaudio Ltd., 2002 Ridge Road, Champlain, NY 12919. Tel: (877) 980-2400.

COMPANY INFO
Simaudio Ltd.
2002 Ridge Road
Champlain, NY 12919
(450) 449-2212
www.simaudio.com
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volvic's picture
Submitted by volvic on December 8, 2013 - 7:30pm

Great review from Damkroger, having heard many of their amps over the years including coming oh-so close to purchasing a pre-owned W-5 I can only say if I were a divorce lawyer, hedge funder or trust fund baby I would chose these Moon products in a heartbeat over any MBL, Burmester, Krell or Mark Levinson any day.  In fact I find my Moon 300DAC at $1100 (on sale) to be so good I don't even lust for anything better, yeah I love their products even though they are very pricey.   I don't in any way work or am I affiliated with Moon.  

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