Anthem MCA 225 2 Ch Amp. 225w/400w/600w. 8/4/2 ohm
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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
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
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Great amp!"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Dang! Someone needs to snatch this thing up! GLWTS.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
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Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Nice amp you won’t find any better for the price, good opportunity here.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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Very nice amp. GLWTS.
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Sold!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Great manufacturing go into AnthemCTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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Since this sold already, how would you describe Anthem amp house sound?
Considering power upgrade for ML ESLs, and they have some affiliation.CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC
DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)
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Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables. -
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.
