Anthem MCA 225 2 Ch Amp. 225w/400w/600w. 8/4/2 ohm

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,756
edited February 2022 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Anthem MCA 225 amplifier made in Canada with Paradigm.

225 w 8 ohms, 400w 4 ohms, 600 w 2 ohms

Couple years old, very very good condition, no notable blemishes.

Has manual and power cable and a suitable amplifier box but not original to the amplifier. Will also add additional packaging.

Will be listing elsewhere at a higher price.

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.

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

Polkie price $1100 shipped with paypal CONUS
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Comments

  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,594
    Great amp!
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,606
    Dang! Someone needs to snatch this thing up! GLWTS.
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  • Nice amp you won’t find any better for the price, good opportunity here.
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,645
    Very nice amp. GLWTS.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,756
    Sold!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    Great manufacturing go into Anthem
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    Since this sold already, how would you describe Anthem amp house sound?

    Considering power upgrade for ML ESLs, and they have some affiliation.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,756
    I didn't listen to it critically but I can tell you it has a sizzle to the top end in what I did hear
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.