Specifications

A NEW MCA SERIES
What does it take to improve on
perfection? Over 20 years of concentra-
tion. The distillation of endless hours of
fundamental research. The willingness to
rebuild from the ground up. And the focus
on a single goal: Leadership through inno
-
vation and technology.
Introducing the new generation of An
-
them MCA Amplifiers, designed, engi-
neered and manufactured in Canada!
It’s The Little Things That Count
MCA Gen 2 reduces the use of internal
cabling for a much smoother circuit path
for pure, unobstructed audio performance.
The use of low-flux toroidal
transformers and input transistors
provide a greater sense of transpar-
ency, even with dynamically
complex
material.
We’ve also
improved
on other
performance
benchmarks
including
power band
-
width and
slew rate. With
a signalto-noise
ratio of 120 dB, back
-
ground noise is practically
nonexistent, leaving you with
just pure natural sound reproduction.
Higher Power into More
Demanding Loads
Experience the immense dynamics of up
to 600 clean Watts delivered into demand
-
ing 2-Ohm loads. Both power supply im-
pedance and internal cabling inductance
have been minimized to deliver a clear
path for maximum power – even in the
most demanding conditions.
While other 5-channel amps often use a
single power supply for all channels, the
new MCA 525 features two oversized
power supplies. The result is full bursts
of power – instantly – without affecting
channel separation.
Advanced Load Monitoring™ Technology
Exclusive ALM™ technology monitors in-
ternal temperature, current and voltage
to ensure safe and uninterrupted long-
term operation, all the while eliminating
the need for internal fuses. ALM™ is not
in the signal path, so it
never gets in the way.
Instead, ALM engages
instantly, but only in
the most extreme
circumstances,
to protect
your
amplifier
(and speakers)
from damage.
ALM™ lowers the chance
of a line fuse blowing during an
over-current condition. Should a fault
condition arise, unaffected channels con-
tinue to play and all-channel operation
resumes automatically once conditions
are back to normal. The LED on the front
panel confirms status at all times.
Green “Standby” Power Consumption
In addition to the reduced inrush current,
these new MCA Amplifiers only use
between 1-2W in “standby” mode. As
with all Anthem amplifiers, they can be
switched on manually, via trigger, or by
sensing an input signal.
Larger, more conductive audiophile bind-
ing posts maximize contact and maintain
a firm grip on the speaker cable.
If you’re in the market
for cutting-edge
audio
com-
ponent
separates,
Anthem’s new
MCA Amplifiers
balance the complex
dynamics of today’s
most demanding multi-
channel media with the rare fi-
nesse required to satisfy the audiophile
in you. MCA Amps provide an abundance
of conservatively-rated power into de-
manding low-impedance loads, incred-
ible reliability, and a new design aesthetic
that matches our sleek AVM 90 and AVM
70 Pre-amplifier/Processor.