{"product_id":"anthem-mca-225-gen-2-power-amplifier-mca-225-gen-2","title":"Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 Power Amplifier (MCA 225 GEN 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Anthem MCA 225 GEN 2 , designed and Crafted in Canada, is like no other amplifier in the world: custom low noise high-power toroidal transformer; high-current bipolar output transistor; high-quality filter capacitor; advanced power supply regulator; oversized aluminum heatsink; custom-designed dual binding post; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Value in Multichannel Amplifiers, delivering 225 continuous watts per channel into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complement the NEW AVM 90 and 70 A\/V Processors, Anthem introduces the new MCA 225 GEN 2 power amplifier. Also available in 5 ( MCA 525 Gen 2 ) , and 3 ( MCA 335 Gen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLimitless Possibilities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s premium home theaters need support for as many as 15 speakers and 4 subwoofers to handle the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-oriented audio codecs. Pair an AVM 70 or AVM 90 A\/V Processor with a stack of MCA 225 amplifiers and you’ll hear sound that rivals the best commercial cinemas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMCA 225 scalability means you can purchase only the channels you need to power your vision of home entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM Processors can now manage configurations up to 15.4 channels (up from 11.2) with ARC Genesis Room Correction ensuring the best possible sound at every seat. And you won’t need to hide your gear from view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthem’s modernized design extends to every component in the MCA and AVM lines. All MCA power amps are Crafted in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMassive Toroidal Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMCA 225 amplifiers deliver incredible dynamics thanks to massive “audiophile approved” conservatively rated power supplies designed with high rail voltages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow flux toroidal power transformers ensure ultra quiet performance by minimizing stray magnetic field radiation. This provides the pure, clean, low-noise power that is needed to reproduce the full dynamics of home theater and the most complex and dynamic music recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudiophile Binding Posts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur own custom-designed, oversized robust binding posts ensure full power delivery at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re easy to use and facilitate large speaker cable connectors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER OUTPUT (PER CHANNEL)\u003cbr\u003e(Continuous RMS, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, \u0026lt;1% THD)\u003cbr\u003eImpedance: 8Ω (225 W) . 4Ω (400 W), 2Ω (600 W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINPUTS \/ OUTPUTS\u003cbr\u003eInputs: Single-Ended, Balanced, Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack)\u003cbr\u003eOutputs: Speaker Binding Posts, Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSWITCHES\u003cbr\u003eFront Panel: Power (On\/Off)\u003cbr\u003eRear Panel: 3 On\/Off Modes (Trigger, Manual, Auto)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD AT 100W\u003cbr\u003eat 1 kHz: 0.0010%\u003cbr\u003eat 20 kHz: 0.015%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMD AT 100 W\u003cbr\u003eITU-R (19 kHz + 20 kHz): 0.0005%\u003cbr\u003eSMPTE (60 Hz + 7 kHz): 0.002%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREQUENCY RESPONSE, 20 HZ TO 20 KHZ\u003cbr\u003eopen circuit: ± 0.1 dB\u003cbr\u003e8Ω: ± 0.1 dB\u003cbr\u003e4Ω: ± 0.1 dB\u003cbr\u003e2Ω: ± 0.2 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER SPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003eSNR, IEC-A, ref. 225 W: 120 dB\u003cbr\u003ePower Bandwidth, -3 dB at 200 W into 8 ohms: 90 kHz\u003cbr\u003eSlew Rate: 30 V\/μs\u003cbr\u003eDamping Factor, 20 Hz to 1 kHz: 300\u003cbr\u003eChannel Separation, 100 Hz to 10 kHz: \u0026gt;65 dB\u003cbr\u003eInput Impedance (RCA \/ XLR): 10 kΩ \/ 15 kΩ\u003cbr\u003eInput Sensitivity, 225 W into 8 Ω: 1.5 Vrms\u003cbr\u003eVoltage Gain: 29 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CONSUMPTION\u003cbr\u003estandby – idle-typical-high output\u003cbr\u003eMCA 225 (Gen. 2) – 1.0 W – 35 W – 240 W – 500 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6-5\/8” (16.9 cm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight with Rackmount Kit: 4U\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 17-1\/4\" (43.9 cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 18-1\/8\" (46 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003eMCA 225 (Gen. 2): 40 lb (18 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER REQUIREMENT\u003cbr\u003e120 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.\u003cbr\u003e220-240 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67550978375894,"sku":null,"price":2699.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2457\/9030\/files\/Anthem-MCA-225-GEN-2-Front.jpg?v=1791394333","url":"https:\/\/unifyav.ca\/products\/anthem-mca-225-gen-2-power-amplifier-mca-225-gen-2","provider":"Unify AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}