Features
- MDCA – MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier
- No Global Feedback Design
- MOON Transistors
- Dual Mono Configuration
- Monaural Mode Toggle Switch
- MOONLink
- Multicolour LED Indicator
 in the box:
- Owner’s manual
- AC power cable
- 1 spare fast-blow fuse
- MOONLink
- Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)

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

Description

The pinnacle of control and transparency
The MOON 861 is a power amplifier with the pedigree of the distinguished MOON 888 and the holistic design philosophy of the North Collection. Its innovative technologies define the pinnacle of control and transparency, portraying the richest tonal character and deepest soundstage.
The ingenious new MDCA (MOON Distortion-Cancelling Amplifier) circuit resolves audio with the purest detail and pace. Its power supply boasts two 1,500 VA low-noise MOON transformers and 228,000 uF capacitance with unwaveringly stable thermal equilibrium. At the flip of a switch, the dual mono design outputs 300 watts per channel into 8-ohm stereo loads, doubling into 4 ohms, or 800 watts into 8 ohms as a bridged monoblock.
MOON engineers harnessed four decades of research and development to create the 861. Its overall style and impeccable construction draw on the uncompromising 888, while the iconic front panel sports a subtle LED indicator for refined feedback with MOONLink technology.
The North Collection comes to fruition with the 861.
Pedigree
Echoing the realization of the incomparable 888 in the North Collection.
DominantÂ
With the dynamic potential of two 1500VA transformers and 228000uF of capacitance, a formidable amplifier that effortlessly generates 300W per channel.
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Purity
Years of R&D perfecting the MDCA circuit resolves every detail to reveal the most realistic presentation with no global feedback.
Additional information
Colour | 2-Tone |
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Warranty
Backed with a 10-year Simaudio warranty