{"product_id":"moon861northcollection","title":"MOON 861 Stereo Power Amplifier North Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MOON 861 is a stereo power amplifier from the North Collection and the more powerful of the series' two heavyweights: 300 watts per channel into 8 Ω in true dual-mono design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't loud for loudness' sake – it simply has so much headroom that it never has to push its limits. That's exactly what you hear as calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MOON 861?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause control here comes from sheer reserves. Two low-noise 1,500 VA toroidal transformers and 240,000 µF of filter capacitance form an energy reservoir like a dam, from which the amplifier draws instantly during dynamic peaks. The MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier (MDCA) corrects distortion outside the signal path, and a damping factor of 900 pins down even the most stubborn speakers. Via MOONLink it integrates cleanly into your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bass foundation that stays deep, fast and well-defined even when things get complex. A pitch-black silence between the notes, from which the finest details emerge. And a soundstage with room to breathe in every direction. Even during long, demanding listening sessions the 861 stays thermally relaxed – it never even approaches the point where things get tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MOON 861 for? (and who it isn't – straight talk)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding floorstanding speakers, low impedances and larger rooms – anywhere a smaller amplifier runs out of breath too soon. Paired with the MOON 791 or the flagship 891, it forms an uncompromising chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for compact bookshelf speakers in a small room, it's simply oversized – the MOON 761 handles that easily. And at 58 kg it's no lightweight: it wants a stable surface and, ideally, is set down properly once. You only carry it upstairs once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amplifier for speakers that push other amplifiers to their limits. If you want control over truly demanding transducers – without harshness, without strain, without end – this is exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the specialist press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e StereoNET Applause Award for the North combination 891 + 861 – “The 891 and 861 sit atop MOON’s prestigious North Collection with good reason…” (StereoNET, 2024).\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 300 W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power (stereo, 4 Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power (mono, bridged):\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 W into 8 Ω, 1,600 W into 4 Ω\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 V · Input impedance: 47 kΩ · Gain: 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 119 dB · Crosstalk: –119 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N @ 300 W):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.001 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× 1,500 VA low-noise MOON toroidal transformers, 240,000 µF capacitance\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 × 21 × 60.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (MOON Switzerland):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOON 861, power cable, MOONLink cable, user manual and warranty documents\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 861 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300 watts per channel into 8 Ω, 600 watts into 4 Ω, and 800 watts in bridged mono operation. These reserves mainly serve control: even during loud, dynamic passages the amplifier stays composed and thermally stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the MOON 861 and 761?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 861 delivers 300 instead of 200 watts per channel and has a significantly larger power supply: two 1,500 VA transformers, 240,000 µF of capacitance and a damping factor of 900. It's designed for more demanding speakers and larger rooms; the 761 covers everything below that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich speakers suit the MOON 861?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMainly demanding floorstanding speakers with low or fluctuating impedance. The high damping factor and dual-mono design give them tight control. For small, easy-to-drive speakers it's oversized – a smaller amplifier is enough there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is the MOON 861 and what should I place it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt weighs around 58 kg and belongs on a stable surface or a sturdy rack. We're happy to deliver it and set it up properly on site – a sensible move given the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the MOON 861 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause an amplifier of this class needs more than just the box: we advise you on the right preamp and speaker combination, deliver and install the heavy unit on site, and stand behind you as an authorised dealer with five years of warranty and our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the matching preamplifier under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, demanding speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e and the right cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e. 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