Specifications – Simaudio MC-8 Amplifier User Manual
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MC-8 Reference Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
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Specifications
Configuration ................................................ From 2 to 7 channels
Power Supply Transformers ............................. 3.0kVA
Power Supply Capacitance - base ................... 216,000µF
Power Supply Capacitance - additional/channel.. 9,000µF
Class Of Operation ........................................ A/AB
Input Impedance .......................................... 24,900
Ω
Input Sensitivity ............................................ 1420mV
Output Device Type ....................................... Bipolars - 8 per channel
Power Output at 8
Ω / 4Ω (any channel) ......... 250 Watts / 500 Watts
Frequency Response ...................................... 10Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB
Output Impedance ........................................ 0.01
Ω
Damping Factor (static) ................................ 800
Gain ............................................................. 29dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio ..................................... > 105dB @ full power
Slew Rate ..................................................... 80V/µs
Maximum Current – Peak / Continuous ............. 40 amperes / 20 amperes
Crosstalk @ 1kHz .......................................... -90dB
Intermodulation Distortion ............................. Unmeasureable
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) @ 1 watt / 250 watts ... < 0.02 % / < 0.05 %
Power Consumption @ idle ............................. 85 Watts
AC Power Requirements ................................. 230V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) ..................... 17.4 x 13.4 x 21
Balanced Input Pin Assignment:
Pin
1........................... Ground
Pin
2...........................
Positive
Pin
3
.......................... Negative
12 Volt Trigger: Logic........................... Direct (0V off, 12V on)
Connector ................... 1/8” mini-jack
Input Impedance ......... 1k
Ω
Current Consumption ... 12mA
Net weight:
Basic Unit .................. 170 lbs. / 76 kgs.
Each additional channel 4 lbs. / 2 kgs.
Shipping
Weight
......... 240 lbs. / 108 kgs.
NOTE: If you require the RS-232 codes for your MC-8, please visit the "Contact Us" page
and complete the "Information request" form on our website at www.simaudio.com.
Fuse Replacement:
Use a 10A Long Fast blow (3AG size).