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Power amplifiers stereo — Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2
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Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2
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The MCA 525 GEN 2 is a stereo power amplifier from Anthem, sharing electrical specifications with the MCA 225 GEN 2 and MCA 325 GEN 2 within the same broader MCA lineup. The MCA 525 GEN 2 brings Anthem's considered engineering to dedicated stereo power amplification.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 1,500mV, matching the rest of the MCA series. Input impedance is 15,000 ohms balanced or 10,000 ohms single-ended, also matching. Output power is 225W into 8 ohms, rising to 400W into 4 ohms in the source data. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 120dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.0010% at 100% global feedback. Maximum power consumption is 1,200W, with damping factor at 300. At 169 x 439 x 460mm and 27.5kg, the MCA 525 GEN 2 shares its chassis dimensions and weight with the rest of the MCA series.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, transparent amplification reflecting the exceptional 120dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the near-immeasurable 0.0010% distortion figure, consistent with Anthem's broader measurement-focused Canadian engineering philosophy.
Pairing
The damping factor of 300 combined with the 400W-into-4-ohms output suits a wide variety of loudspeaker loads with excellent bass control.
Alternatives
Anthem's own P5 offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 1,500mV, matching the rest of the MCA series. Input impedance is 15,000 ohms balanced or 10,000 ohms single-ended, also matching. Output power is 225W into 8 ohms, rising to 400W into 4 ohms in the source data. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 120dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.0010% at 100% global feedback. Maximum power consumption is 1,200W, with damping factor at 300. At 169 x 439 x 460mm and 27.5kg, the MCA 525 GEN 2 shares its chassis dimensions and weight with the rest of the MCA series.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, transparent amplification reflecting the exceptional 120dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the near-immeasurable 0.0010% distortion figure, consistent with Anthem's broader measurement-focused Canadian engineering philosophy.
Pairing
The damping factor of 300 combined with the 400W-into-4-ohms output suits a wide variety of loudspeaker loads with excellent bass control.
Alternatives
Anthem's own P5 offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
MCA 525 GEN 2
Input sensitivity (mV)
1500
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
15 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
10 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
225
Output power (4Ω) (W)
400
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
120
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
0.0010
Max power consumption (W)
1200
Damping factor
300
Dimensions (mm)
169 × 439 × 460
Weight (kg)
27.5
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