anthem mca 20

ohskigod
ohskigod Posts: 6,502
edited February 2006 in Electronics
there is an Anthem mca 20 on audiogon local to me for 675.00. I'm intrigued, since I recently got an Anthem pre. seems to be around 200 into 8 ohms and 350 in 4 ohms. any thoughts on this amp, especially the price from the more experienced out there. this would replace (or compete with) my Carver m4.0 amp.

will be driving LSi9's, and Carver amazings down the road if I get it.
Living Room 2 Channel -
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2006
    Cant say about the amp, never heard that one, just Anthem receivers which were above the usual entries and of course they should be.

    Is there something about the Carver you find lacking? Or is just time to scratch the itch? They would be cool to get together and I would assume good synergy.

    RT1
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2006
    yeah, its pretty much the itch I guess. That and the chance to get a matching amp to my pre. I had the Carver for a while and want to see what a different amp will do to my set up. Saw this local on the 'gon, so I figure I would at least check with you guys.

    I think I heard Russ has some stuff he's posting soon, maybe I'll wait to see what he's got :D
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • aiden
    aiden Posts: 40
    edited February 2006
    ohskigod, I have a Anthem MCA 20 and MCA 30 amps. I run the off a Yamaha 2400 receiver. Am very happy with them. Very clean power, not colorized. I biamp the MCA 20 to my front Left and Right's. I use the MCA 30 to my center channel and also the left and rights. Excellent power will work great with your LSi 9's. Get it!
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  • aiden
    aiden Posts: 40
    edited February 2006
    Wish I had your Anthem Pre, that would really sing!
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