{"product_id":"moon-461-power-amplifier","title":"Moon 461 Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn analog power amplifier engineered for accuracy, control, and flexible system configurations. As the most powerful model in the Compass Collection, the MOON 461 delivers low distortion, stable performance, and substantial output capability for demanding loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003ePerformance and Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MOON 461 is engineered to deliver substantial power while preserving the integrity of the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is MDCA, MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier, a proprietary architecture pioneered in the flagship North Collection. Designed to reduce distortion and improve linearity, MDCA helps the 461 reproduce the source signal with clarity, accuracy, and dynamic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo proprietary MOON Hybrid Power supply modules, one dedicated to each channel, provide stable, low-noise, high-current power to the amplifier. This dual-mono implementation supports channel separation, lowers crosstalk, and improves current delivery, especially with lower-impedance loudspeaker loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 461 delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, and 450 watts in bridged mono mode into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOON products include a standard warranty and may qualify for extended coverage of up to 10 years, subject to product registration, territory, and applicable warranty conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MOON 461 is built to preserve musical structure, detail, and control under demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low-noise signal path, dual-mono architecture, and high-current power delivery are designed to maintain stability across a wide range of loudspeaker loads. Rather than imposing a sonic character, the 461 is intended to preserve transparency, dynamic expression, and composure from the quietest passages to more demanding musical peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the MOON 491 network player \/ preamplifier, the 461 forms the highest-performing system in the Compass Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 W\/ch into 8 Ω (stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 W\/ch into 4 Ω (stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 W into 8 Ω (bridged mono) \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity: \u003cstrong\u003e1 V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: \u003cstrong\u003e22 kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: \u003cstrong\u003e31 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: \u003cstrong\u003e5 Hz – 100 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e (+0 \/ –3 dB) \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N @ 1 W: \u003cstrong\u003e0.005%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N @ 150 W: \u003cstrong\u003e0.003%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermodulation distortion: \u003cstrong\u003e0.005%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u003cstrong\u003e114 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: \u003cstrong\u003e–114 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: \u003cstrong\u003e425\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDCA (MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo global feedback design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary MOON output transistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mono internal architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo proprietary MOON Hybrid Power (MHP) supply modules (one per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo \/ Bridged Mono \/ Bi-Amping Mono modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOONLink (dual Ethernet ports)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB service port \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdle: \u003cstrong\u003e35 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-power standby: \u003cstrong\u003e34 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-power standby: \u003cstrong\u003e1 W\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): \u003cstrong\u003e42.9 × 8.7 × 36.8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (16.9 × 3.5 × 14.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: \u003cstrong\u003e11 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (24 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moon by Simaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59973152309329,"sku":null,"price":6799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1906\/7833\/files\/sqimg_1785883598460.webp?v=1785883629","url":"https:\/\/www.soundroom.ca\/products\/moon-461-power-amplifier","provider":"The Sound Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}