{"product_id":"moon-461-endstufe","title":"MOON 461 Stereo Power Amplifier Compass, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MOON 461 is an analogue stereo power amplifier from the Compass Collection that amplifies your preamp's signal with 150 watts per channel and true dual-mono architecture – stable down to low-impedance speaker loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MOON 461?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core works MOON's proprietary MDCA architecture (MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier), originally developed for the flagship North Collection. It significantly reduces distortion and keeps the signal linear – the result is a natural, transparent reproduction with plenty of dynamics. Two separate MHP power supplies (MOON Hybrid Power), one per channel, make the 461 a true dual-mono construction: better channel separation, less crosstalk and confident power delivery even into demanding loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOON deliberately does without global negative feedback and relies on exclusively manufactured transistors – that's the basis of the well-known MOON sound signature. An operating-mode switch selects between stereo, mono-bridge (up to 450 watts at 8 ohms) and bi-amping, so the 461 grows with your speaker configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, silence: no background noise, no audible strain – and that's exactly what lets the music grow. Bass arrives dry and controlled, vocals stand tangibly in the room, and even at high levels everything stays cleanly sorted. This is the kind of power amplifier that doesn't want to draw attention to itself, but simply lets the speaker do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the 461 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone looking for a fully-grown high-end power amplifier to pair with a preamp or a streaming preamplifier like the MOON 491, and who finally wants to drive their speakers properly. Anyone just after a compact all-in-one solution for the bedroom is clearly over-powered here – that would be like a racing bike for the walk to the mailbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 461 brings North Collection technology into the somewhat more accessible Compass Collection, without you hearing the cost-cutting: powerful, quiet and unassumingly composed. With its silver side panels, it sets a bright accent in the rack. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you on the right preamp and speaker combination – tell us about your room, and we'll tell you honestly whether the 461 is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power stereo (8 Ω): 150 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power stereo (4 Ω): 300 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power mono-bridge (8 Ω): 450 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity: 1 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 22 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 31 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz (+0 \/ −3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD + noise (at 1 W): 0.005%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD + noise (at 150 W): 0.003%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermodulation distortion: 0.005%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 114 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: −114 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: 425\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption (operation \/ standby \/ eco): 35 W \/ 34 W \/ 1 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating modes: Stereo \/ Mono-Bridge \/ Mono-Bi-Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: XLR and RCA inputs, MOONLink (2× RJ45), USB service port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 42.9 × 8.7 × 36.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Black chassis, silver side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty (MOON Switzerland): 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the MOON 461 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 300 watts at 4 ohms and up to 450 watts in mono-bridge mode. Together with the high damping factor, it drives even demanding floorstanding speakers effortlessly and under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich speakers suit the MOON 461?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom compact bookshelf speakers to large floorstanders, the 461 confidently drives almost anything. We're happy to work out with you in person in Wädenswil which combination best suits your room and your taste in sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 461 need a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 461 is a pure power amplifier and needs a preamp or a streaming preamplifier, such as the MOON 491. Only this combination results in a complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the warranty on MOON devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOON devices come with five years of warranty here in Switzerland. As an authorised dealer, we handle everything for you, including service by our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the MOON 461 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just sell hi-fi, we've been living it for decades: we tell you honestly whether the 461 suits your speakers and your room, combine it with the right preamp and cabling, and are personally there for you in Wädenswil for delivery, setup and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the matching preamp in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/moon\"\u003eMOON Collection\u003c\/a\u003e – such as the MOON 491 streaming preamplifier. More models can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MOON","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53044058095952,"sku":"MOON-461","price":4580.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/moon-461-stereo-endstufe-compass-silber-frontansicht.png?v=1786531860","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/moon-461-endstufe","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}