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Anthem | MCA 525

Designed to match, engineered for power.
New MCA multi-channel amplifiers are Crafted in Canada and perfectly match the new AVM 60 processor & MRX receivers.

To complement the NEW AVM 60 A/V Processor, Anthem introduces the new MCA 525, 325 and 225 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.

Like all Anthem products the MCA 525, MCA 325 and MCA 225, 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 aluminum 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.

MCA 525 Features & Functions

225W in 5-Channels

• Delivers lower THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) for cleaner, pure sound and lower noise
• Completely redesigned for improved audio performance and reliability
• Higher current output for lower distortion
• Cosmetic match for AVM 60 A/V Preamplifier-Processor
• Improved Advanced Load Monitoring system
• 8 bipolar output devices per channel for less stress on each device
• Less than 2 watts standby power consumption
• Crafted in Canada

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
                     standby     idle     typical     high output
MCA 525     2.0 W       80 W     550 W     1200 W
MCA 325     1.4 W       47 W     350 W     750 W
MCA 225     1.0 W       35 W     240 W     500 W

DIMENSIONS
Height     6-5/8" (16.9 cm)
Height with Rackmount Kit     4U
Width     17-1/4" (43.9 cm)
Depth     18-1/8" (46 cm)
WEIGHT
MCA 525     61 lb (27.5 kg)
MCA 325     43 lb (19.5 kg)
MCA 225     40 lb (18 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.