ANTHEM MCA 525 GEN 2

The Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 power amplifier represents the pinnacle of the MCA series, designed to complement the AVM 90 and AVM 70 A/V processors and deliver absolute high-end audio performance. It is a five-channel amplifier featuring robust and efficient power, extremely low total harmonic distortion (THD), and virtually nonexistent background noise, ensuring clean, transparent, and natural sound across the entire frequency spectrum.

Designed and built in Canada, the MCA 525 GEN 2 is constructed with top-tier components: custom high-power, low-noise toroidal transformers, high-current bipolar output transistors, premium filter capacitors, advanced power regulators, and oversized aluminum heat sinks. Custom-designed dual audiophile binding posts and the patented auto-on/off circuit complete a design focused on maximum reliability and total dynamic control.

The GEN 2 series redesign minimizes internal wiring, providing a more direct, unobstructed signal path that enhances transparency and accuracy even with complex material. The next-generation Advanced Load Monitoring™ (ALM™) technology constantly monitors temperature, current, and voltage, protecting both the amplifier and speakers from overcurrent peaks without interrupting unaffected channels.

The MCA 525 GEN 2 is engineered to deliver consistent and instantaneous power across all channels, even in complex low-impedance loads, providing explosive dynamics without compromising channel separation. MCA GEN 2 amplifiers combine massive toroidal power, high efficiency, and a modern aesthetic design that perfectly matches AVM processors, allowing home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles to experience immersive, uncompromising sound.

Technical specifications:

• Inputs: 3 Single-Ended; 3 Balanced; 1 Relay Trigger (3.5 mm Mono Jack)
• Outputs: 3 Pairs speaker binding posts; 1 Relay Trigger (3.5 mm Mono Jack)
• Front panel switch: Power On/Off
• Rear panel switch: 3 On/Off modes (Trigger, Manual, Auto)
• Power output per channel (Continuous RMS, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, <1% THD): 8Ω 225 W; 4Ω 400 W; 2Ω 600 W
• Power bandwidth: 90 kHz (200 W @ 8 Ω)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB)
• THD + N: 0.001% @ 1 kHz; 0.015% @ 20 kHz (100 W @ 8 Ω)
• Input sensitivity: 1.5 VRMS for 225 W @ 8 Ω
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ (RCA); 15 kΩ (XLR)
• Damping factor: 300 @ 1 kHz (ref. 8 Ω)
• S/N ratio: 120 dB, A-weighted (ref. 225 W)
• Channel separation: >65 dB (100 Hz – 10 kHz)
• Voltage gain: 29 dB
• Slew rate: 30 V/µs
• Power requirements: 1200 W @ maximum output (8 Ω load)
• Dimensions: 16.9 cm x 43.8 cm x 46 cm (H x W x D, height including feet)
• Rack height: 4U (with optical kit)
• Weight: 27.5 kg