Simaudio MC-8 Amplifier - Manual (Page 7)

MC-8 Reference Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
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Unpacking
The MOON MC-8 power amplifier should be
removed from its crate with care. We strongly advise
that you seek another person to help lift the
amplifier out of its box, and place it in its final
location.
The following accessories should be included inside the box with your amplifier:
9 20A AC NEMA 6-20 power cable (USA and Canada only)
9 This owner’s manual
9 Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)
Once the MC-8 is unpacked, inspect it thoroughly
and report any damage to your dealer immediately.
We suggest that you keep all of the original
packaging, storing it in a safe, dry place in case
you’re required to transport this product. The
customized packaging is specially designed to
protect the MC-8 from any potential damage during
transit.
Please write the serial number of your new MOONMC-8 in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial No.: ________________
Installation & Placement
The MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel Amplifier is
powerful and very heavy. It requires reasonable
ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent
operating temperature, especially since it will radiate
heat when driven hard. Consequently, it should be
placed in a location with empty space around it for
proper heat dissipation. You should never place
another component on top of this amplifier. As well,
the amplifier should be placed on a solid level
surface. You should avoid placing it near a heat
source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well
ventilated as this could compromise the amplifier’s
performance and reliability. The MC-8 uses a very
large toroidal transformer in its power supply; even
though it is well shielded, you should not place this
amplifier too close to source components sensitive
to EMI, such as turntables and phono preamplifiers.
When the amplifier reaches its normal operating
temperature you may notice that, not only do the
heat sinks become warm, the entire chassis idles at
the same temperature. This is normal and
intentional in the design of this amplifier: All the
parts of the chassis are thermally inter-connected so
that each channel reaches approximately the same
temperature, even if some channels are driven
harder than others. It also allows for previously
unattainable sonic matching between channels by
eliminating temperature discrepancies as a variable,
which normally affects performance. Also, by
reducing the average temperature it ensures a
longer life for the internal components.
The MC-8 is capable of delivering very high power
output and its electrical consumption grows
accordingly with its power output. The amplifier
comes with a 20 ampere NEMA 6-20 power cord and
corresponding 20A IEC connector on the back panel.
The MC-8 requires a 240V/20A AC connection
that uses a NEMA 6-20 outlet.
If you require an electrican to arrange for a
dedicated 20A circuit for this amplifier, you must
ensure that the outlet type is a NEMA 6-20 and
NOT a NEMA 5-20. With a dedicated 20A AC outlet,
you will be able to take full advantage of the power
potential of the MOON MC-8 Multi-Channel power
amplifier.