{"product_id":"moon761northcollection","title":"MOON 761 Stereo Power Amplifier North Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MOON 761 is a stereo power amplifier from the North Collection that combines 200 watts per channel with Simaudio's low-distortion MDCA circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-built in Canada, it turns the word \"power amp\" into a charming understatement: it delivers power, control and calm – so your speakers finally do what you bought them for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MOON 761?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its job isn't \"loud\" but \"control\". The true dual-mono construction separates the left and right channels right down to the power supply, and the MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier (MDCA) corrects distortion outside the actual signal path. The result is a power amp that doesn't break a sweat on dynamic peaks – and simply stays silent through quiet passages. Via MOONLink it integrates cleanly into an existing MOON system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass that stays deep and defined instead of booming. A soundstage that opens up in width and depth, because crosstalk practically disappears. And above all: no strain. With a damping factor of 800, the 761 takes the speaker firmly by the hand – even when the music suddenly wants everything at once. Neutral, fast and assured, without the typical hardness in the treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MOON 761 for? (and who is it not for – honest take)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone who already has a preamplifier – or is adding the matching MOON 791 – and wants to drive demanding floorstanding or compact speakers without compromise. It's an endgame purchase for the next ten, fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest take: if you're looking for a ready-made all-in-one box with built-in streaming, this isn't it – the 761 is deliberately just a power amp. In that case, an integrated amplifier such as the MOON 641 is worth a look. And if you're running small bookshelf speakers in a 12-square-metre room, the 761 buys you more headroom than the room will ever call for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most honest power amps in its class: plenty of power, but no noise – instead calm, control and long-term assurance. If you want to properly future-proof your system once and for all, the 761 is a foundation that will probably outlast you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e StereoNET Applause Award for the 791 + 761 combination – \"…it's a bargain even at its elevated price.\" (StereoNET, 2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power (stereo, 8 Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power (stereo, 4 Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power (mono, 8 Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-Mono, MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier (MDCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× XLR (balanced), 1× RCA, switchable stereo\/mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Hz – 100 kHz (+0 dB \/ –3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 117 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion + noise (THD+N @ 200 W):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.001 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e –116 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOONLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.1 × 14 × 44.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOON 761 stereo power amplifier, power cable, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much power does the MOON 761 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 Ω and 400 watts into 4 Ω, and 600 watts in bridged mono operation. That lets it effortlessly drive even power-hungry, impedance-critical speakers – the headroom is there for control rather than sheer volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a preamplifier for the MOON 761?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 761 is a pure power amp and needs a source with volume control ahead of it. The MOON 791 from the same North Collection is a perfect match; in principle any preamplifier with RCA or XLR output will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 761 suited to hard-to-drive speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that's exactly what it's made for. The high damping factor of 800 and the dual-mono construction give the speaker tight control – especially with large floorstanders with demanding impedance, the bass stays precise rather than loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the MOON 761 come with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an authorised dealer, we offer five years' warranty on MOON devices. We handle service and repair through our own technician and the Swiss distributor – no detours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the MOON 761 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we know the North Collection and which speakers and preamps really let it shine. We advise you on room, system and cabling, deliver and install on site if you like – and our technician Mauri stays your point of contact, long after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right preamplifier under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the right speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e and the connection between them under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e. 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