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Anthem | MCA 325

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 325 Features & Functions

225W in 3-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.