MCA-325 vs Musical Fidelity A5cr
The A5cr's power @ 8ω is 255W against the MCA-325's 225W, its power @ 4ω 416W against 400W, its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 120 dB, and its damping factor >100 against >300.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,450 - $2,300
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MCA-325
The MCA-325 is a three-channel power amplifier engineered for high-end home cinema and stereo systems. It features custom low-noise, high-power toroidal transformers, high-current bipolar output transistors, advanced power supply regulators, and oversized aluminum heatsinks for robust performance. The amplifier is designed and built in Canada, offering 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 400 watts into 4 ohms, and 600 watts into 2 ohms, with outstanding stability even with difficult speaker loads. It provides both RCA and XLR balanced inputs, custom dual binding posts for secure speaker connections, and patented auto-on/off circuitry. The MCA-325 is known for its clean, detailed sound, extremely low noise, and advanced protection features, including Anthem’s ALM (Advanced Load Monitoring) technology, which monitors temperature, current, and voltage to protect the amplifier and speakers without affecting sound quality.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 225W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 400W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >300
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 120 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- Speaker binding posts, 3.5mm relay trigger
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 438 × 169 × 460 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19.5 kg (43 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