Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Simaudio Moon 860A v2 power amplifier Specifications

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Solid state, class-AB power amplifier, bridgeable as monoblock. Inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 single-ended (RCA). Outputs: 2 pair binding posts. Output power: In monophonic mode (as auditioned), 750W into 8 ohms (28.75dBW), 1500W into 4 ohms (28.75dBW). In stereo mode, 225Wpc into 8 ohms (23.5dBW), 450Wpc into 4 ohms (23.5dBW); Input impedance: 47.5k ohms. Voltage gain: 31dB. Frequency response (full range): 10Hz–55kHz (+0/–3dB). Crosstalk @ 1kHz: –110dB. THD (20Hz–20kHz @ 1W): 0.005%. THD (20Hz– 20kHz at 200W): 0.03%. Intermodulation distortion: <0.006%. Power supply capacitance: 240,000ÊF.
Dimensions: 18.75" (476mm) W × 7.5" (192mm) H × 18.25" (445mm) D. Weight: 92lb (42kg).
Finish: Black, silver, or two-tone black & silver.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: U4543247-B, W4548862-B. Manufactured in Québec, Canada.
Price: $20,000/each. Approximate number of US dealers: 70. Warranty: 10 years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Simaudio Ltd., 1345 Newton Rd., Boucherville, Québec, J4B 5H2, Canada. Tel: 450 449-2212. Web: simaudio.com.

COMPANY INFO
Simaudio Ltd.
1345 Newton Rd.
Boucherville, Québec
J4B 5H2, Canada
450 449-2212
simaudio.com
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MFK's picture
Submitted by MFK on October 28, 2022 - 5:06pm

Sadly, Monsieur Lemire passed away on September 23rd at age 55.
https://simaudio.com/en/moon-is-grieving/
The last sentence of the review looks incomplete.

Jason Victor Serinus's picture
Submitted by Jason Victor Serinus on October 31, 2022 - 5:00am

I am so sorry for your loss. It is ours as well. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. FYI, Louis Lemire left us over a year ago, in 2021.

From Warsaw, where I'm covering the audio show, I've requested a fix to the last sentence. It was intended to trail off. The last paragraph should read:

As with everything in life, there's always more to be had, always more to want. But when amplifiers already deliver all you need...

direstraitsfan98's picture
Submitted by direstraitsfan98 on November 10, 2022 - 2:08pm

" "We made the 888 to show the world what we can do," Costa explained as he sat in my music room. "

No simaudio didn't. They created the 888 amp with the intention to target the high end market in China. Hence the choice of name. 8 is a lucky number over there.

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