Anthem MCA-525 GEN 2
A 5 channels power amplifier with 225W/channel into 8 ohms. This power amplifier complement the NEW AVM 60 A/V Processor. The series offers 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations. The new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability with lower THD (total harmonic distortion) for more clean, pure sound and lower noise for a supremely quiet background.
Product Overview
To complement the NEW AVM 90 and 70 A/V Processors, Anthem introduces the new MCA 525, 325 and 225 GEN 2 power amplifiers. Available in 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability. The new MCA Series delivers lower THD (total harmonic distortion) for more clean, pure sound and lower noise for a supremely quiet background. The MCA 525 GEN 2, MCA 325 GEN 2 and MCA 225 GEN 2, designed and Crafted in Canada, are like no other amplifiers in the world: custom low noise high-power toroidal transformers; high-current bipolar output transistors; high-quality filter capacitors; advanced power supply regulators; oversized aluminium heatsinks; custom-designed dual binding posts; and patented auto-on/off circuitry. Superior craftsmanship that is reflected in clean, clear, audiophile-quality sound from top to bottom of the frequency spectrum.
Key Features
- 5-channel power amplifier; 225 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms
- Higher Power into More Demanding Loads
- Next generation Advanced Load Monitoring Technology
- Low flux toroidal power transformers ensure ultra quiet performance by minimising stray magnetic field radiation
- Custom-designed, oversized robust binding posts ensure full power delivery at all times
Specifications
POWER OUTPUT (PER CHANNEL)
(Continuous RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <1% THD)
|
| Impedance |
8Ω |
4Ω |
2Ω |
|
225 W |
400 W |
600 W
|
|
| INPUTS / OUTPUTS |
| Inputs |
Single-Ended, Balanced, Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack) |
| Outputs |
Speaker Binding Posts, Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack) |
| SWITCHES |
| Front Panel |
Power (On/Off) |
| Rear Panel |
3 On/Off Modes (Trigger, Manual, Auto) |
| THD AT 100W |
| at 1 kHz |
0.0010% |
| at 20 kHz |
0.015% |
| IMD AT 100 W |
| ITU-R (19 kHz + 20 kHz) |
0.0005% |
| SMPTE (60 Hz + 7 kHz) |
0.002% |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE, 20 HZ TO 20 KHZ |
| open circuit |
± 0.1 dB |
| 8Ω |
± 0.1 dB |
| 4Ω |
± 0.1 dB |
| 2Ω |
± 0.2 dB |
| OTHER SPECIFICATIONS |
| SNR, IEC-A, ref. 225 W |
120 dB |
| Power Bandwidth, -3 dB at 200 W into 8 ohms |
90 kHz |
| Slew Rate |
30 V/μs |
| Damping Factor, 20 Hz to 1 kHz |
300 |
| Channel Separation, 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
>65 dB |
| Input Impedance (RCA / XLR) |
10 kΩ / 15 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity, 225 W into 8 Ω |
1.5 Vrms |
| Voltage Gain |
29 dB |
|
POWER CONSUMPTION
|
| |
MCA 525 GEN 2
|
MCA 325 GEN 2 |
MCA 225 GEN 2 |
| Typical |
550 W |
350 W |
240 W |
| Standby |
2.0W |
1.4W |
1.0 W |
Idle
|
80 W |
47 W |
35 W |
High output
|
1200 W |
750 W |
500 W |
|
DIMENSIONS
|
| Height (without feet) |
16.9 cm |
| Height with Rackmount Kit |
4U |
| Width |
43.9 cm |
| Depth |
46 cm |
|
WEIGHT
|
| MCA 525 (Gen 2) |
27.5 Kg |
|
MCA 325 (Gen 2)
|
19.5 Kg |
|
MCA 225 (Gen 2)
|
18.0 kg |
|
POWER REQUIREMENT
|
| 120 V version: |
In countries where the line voltage is 120 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. |
| 220-240 V version: |
In countries where the line voltage is 220, 230, or 240 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 198 V and 264 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. |
