MOON 850P Preamplifier – MOON

The ultimate analog preamplifier
“It’s the most transparent preamp – or audio component of any sort – that I’ve heard.” – Brian Damkroger, Stereophile

Our most advanced preamplifier to date
“This is a rare component in the way it disappears, revealing nothing but the music carried through it. I’ve yet to hear one that reveals more music.” – Jeff Dorgay, TONEAudio

Sophisticated two chassis design
The audio circuits are isolated within a second box for better signal accuracy.

Suspension for complete microphonic annihilation
Giving incredibly lifelike natural sound.

Design features:

• 2-chassis design with 1 chassis housing the power supply, digital controller circuitry, software processing & the LED display. The other chassis contains ONLY audio circuitry.
• Power supply voltage regulation includes i 2 DCf (Independent Inductive DC Filtering); 1 inductor for each and every IC in the audio circuit’s signal path – 40 stages in all.
• Gain offset adjustment of ±10dB for each line input.
• Each line input is fully configurable to be “home theater ready”, whereby the 850P’s volume control is bypassed.

Specifications:

• Number of inputs – XLR / RCA: 3 pairs / 5 pairs
• Input Sensitivity: 200mV – 4.0V RMS
• Input Impedance: 11,000Ω
• Gain: 9dB
• Number of Outputs – XLR / RCA: 2 pairs / 2 pairs (fixed + variable)
• Signal-to-noise Ratio (20Hz-20kHz): 130dB @ full output
• Frequency response: 5Hz – 100kHz ±0.1dB
• Crosstalk @ 1kHz: -130dB
• Output impedance: 50Ω
• THD (20Hz – 20kHz): 0.0005%
• Intermodulation distortion: 0.0001%
• Shipping weight: 151 lb / 67 kg
• Dimensions (width x height x depth): 18.75 x 4.0 x 16.5 in, 47.6 x 10.2 x 41.9 cm

In The Box:

• AC power cable
• FRM-3 remote control with three ‘AAA’ batteries
• Three (3) color-coded cables to connect the preamplifier to it’s power supply/controller chassis
• SimLink™ cable with 1/8” mini plug terminations on each end
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)

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