Anthem : MCA 225
2-channel power amplifier; 225 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.
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 225 Features & Functions
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) |