MCA-225 vs Acurus A200x5
The A200x5's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MCA-225's 225W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 400W, its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 120 dB, and its thd 0.030% against 0.015%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,000
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About the MCA-225
The Anthem MCA 225 is a Canadian-engineered and manufactured 2-channel Class AB power amplifier in the MCA Gen 2 series, designed for high-performance home audio and home theater systems. It uses high-current bipolar output transistors and a massive low-noise toroidal power transformer with high-quality filter capacitors, supporting stable high-power delivery with low distortion into demanding speaker loads. It provides both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, 12V trigger connections, and robust speaker binding posts for flexible system integration. Anthem's Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) technology continuously monitors internal temperature, current, and voltage to protect the amplifier and speakers while maintaining optimal performance.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 225W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 400W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- >300
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.015%
- SNR
- 120 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 438.15 × 168.28 × 460.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 225W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions