Anthem MCA30 /RTi10's??

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xterra77
xterra77 Posts: 47
edited February 2008 in Electronics
Does anyone out there have any anthem amps?
How do they sound paired with polks?
I am intereted in the Mca30 to power RTi10 and CSI5
Any input would be much appreciated,becuase i can not listen to any where i live.
Tks in advance guys
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited February 2008
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    I have the MCA 30 and really like it. Plenty of clean, neutral power, runs cool, built like a tank and only weighs about 45 lbs. It was a huge improvement over the mid level Yamaha AVR I was using before it. But, I haven't compared it to other Amps. Wonderful combination with the Outlaw 990 and LSI's.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited February 2008
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    I have the MCA-5 and like it a whole bunch. Has a heluvalotta bottom end and still quite detailed upper end. I have to crank it waayyyyy up to make it tire out. It does get a little edgy at the highest volume levels but nobody listens at those levels anyhow. Very good dynamics and lots of overhead. If you can get it for a good price...go for it.
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  • xterra77
    xterra77 Posts: 47
    edited February 2008
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    Thanks for the response
    I would be using it with a HK235 as a pre amp
    Does adding this amp make a really big noticable difference.EX:Do you need tocrank it to be able to enjoy,or does it sound good on low volume also.
    Xterra77
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited February 2008
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    Don't have that amp but have an amp on my RTi-10s. If that is a high current amp you will notice an improvement every where but it's most noticeable at moderate volume levels. To put it mildly the bass will be a very noticeable improvement.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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