Anthem MCA 225 Gen2 Power Amplifier

Name: Anthem MCA 225 Gen2 Power Amplifier
Brand: Anthem
Price: 3999.00 NZD
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The Anthem MCA 225 Gen2 is a 2-channel Class AB power amplifier that brings Anthem’s renowned engineering and Canadian craftsmanship to stereo and home theater applications. Delivering 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 400 watts into 4 ohms, and up to 600 watts into 2 ohms, it provides abundant, stable power for even demanding loudspeakers while maintaining ultra-low distortion and a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio.

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Specifications

Power Output: Continuous 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <1% THD
8 ohms: 225 W
4 ohms: 400 W
2 ohms: 600 W

THD at 100 W:
1 kHz: 0.0010%
20 kHz: 0.015%

IMD at 100 W:
ITU-R (19 kHz + 20 kHz): 0.0005%
SMPTE (60 Hz + 7 kHz) : 0.002%

Frequency Response, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
8 Ω: ± 0.1 dB
4 Ω: ± 0.1 dB
2 Ω: ± 0.2 dB

Power Bandwidth, -3 dB at 200 W into 8 ohms: 90 kHz
Slew Rate: 30 V/μs
Damping Factor, 20 Hz to 1 kHz: 300
Channel Separation, 100 Hz to 10 kHz: >65 dB

Input Impedance
RCA / XLR: 10 kΩ / 15 kΩ
Input Sensitivity, 225 W into 8 Ω: 1.5 Vrms
Voltage Gain: 29 dB

Power Requirements
Standby: 1.0 W
Idle: 35 W
Typical: 240 W
High-Output: 500 W

Dimensions
Height: 6.9 cm
Rackmounted Height: 4U
Width: 43.8 cm
Depth: 46 cm

Weight: 18 kg

The performance of the Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 was nothing short of fantastic in my moderately sized room

Future Audiophile

Rugged power

The MCA 225 Gen 2 employs robust toroidal transformers, high-current bipolar output devices, oversized aluminum heatsinks, and premium-grade capacitors to ensure clean, dynamic, and transparent sound. With both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, plus flexible trigger options, the MCA 225 Gen2 integrates seamlessly into any system. Anthem’s Advanced Load Monitoring™ technology safeguards against electrical and thermal stress, while efficient standby modes minimize power consumption. Solidly built yet refined in operation, the MCA 225 Gen2 is an ideal choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking powerful, detailed, and reliable two-channel amplification.

The performance of the Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 was nothing short of fantastic in my moderately sized room. What I got was all the headroom I needed across months of use and myriad musical tests. The Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 delivers audiophile performance at a real-world price that will make it very tempting for any number of buyers. Count me as one of them.