861

Power Amplifier

Absolute command of the signal path,
a soundstage of unwavering stability
The MOON 861 is a power amplifier with the pedigree of the distinguished MOON 888 and the wholistic design philosophy of the North Collection.
Starting at :30,000 $ CAD
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Overview

Embodied Power

The MOON 861 is a stereo power amplifier built to reproduce music with calm authority. Its dual-mono layout delivers 300 W per channel into 8 ohms and 600 W into 4 ohms, with generous headroom through its MDCA architecture. The published THD+N specification is 0.001% at 300 W into 8 ohms, while the high damping factor ensures fast, uncompressed response. Designed as the final link in a high-resolution system, the 861 maintains absolute stability, free from emphasis, even in the most complex configurations.

Architecture & Headroom

Equipped with two 1500 VA custom low-noise toroidal transformers and 228,000 µF of power-supply capacitance, the MOON 861 delivers dynamic peaks with ease. Analog circuits are physically separated, magnetic shielding is reinforced, and the internal layout minimizes capacitive coupling. Side-mounted heatsinks ensure consistent thermal dissipation. The overall design removes structural constraints, leaving only the signal in its purest form.

Integration & Consistency

The rear panel includes RCA and XLR inputs, a stereo/mono selector, and a MOONLink port for seamless startup coordination with MOON preamplifiers. Low-power standby consumption is 1.25 W, with a full-power standby mode for immediate responsiveness. The 861 is built to disappear behind the music with no added colouration or variation. It pairs naturally with the 891 and any setup requiring headroom, stability, and silence.

North Collection

Specifications

Product features
In the box
User manual
Design features

  • MDCA – MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier

  • No Global Feedback Design

  • MOON Transistors

  • Dual Mono Configuration

  • Monaural Mode Toggle Switch

  • MOONLink

  • Multicolour LED Indicator

Specifications
  • Output Power (Stereo 8 Ω)
    300 W
  • Output Power (Stereo 4 Ω)
    600 W
  • Output Power (Mono 8 Ω)
    800 W
  • Input Sensitivity
    1.4 V
  • Input Impedance
    47 kΩ
  • Gain
    31 dB
  • Frequency Response
    2 Hz – 100 kHz (+0 dB / –3 dB)
  • Crosstalk
    –119 dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    119 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (@ 1 W)
    0.002 %
  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (@ 300 W)
    0.001%
  • Intermodulation Distortion
    0.002%
  • Damping Factor
    900
  • Power Consumption (Idle)
    85 W
  • Power Consumption (Full Power Standby)
    75 W
  • Power Consumption (Low Power Standby)
    1.25 W
  • Shipping Weight
    125 lbs / 58 kg
  • Dimensions (width x height x depth)
    18.95 x 8.26 x 24 in
    48.1 x 21 x 60.9 cm
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