MCA 325 Gen. 2 vs Krell Theater Standard
The Theater Standard's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MCA 325 Gen. 2's 225W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB, and its thd 0.030% against 0.015%. Both share power @ 4ω (400W).
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The Anthem MCA 325 Gen 2 is a high-performance 3-channel power amplifier from Anthem's MCA Gen 2 series, engineered to complement AVM 90 and AVM 70 A/V processors. It provides robust power output of 225W per channel into 8 ohms (20-20kHz, <0.015% THD all channels driven), scaling to 400W into 4 ohms and 600W into 2 ohms. Featuring a completely redesigned circuit with reduced internal wiring, low-flux toroidal transformers, improved input transistors, and 8 high-current bipolar output transistors per channel for lower distortion and greater transparency. It offers a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB for virtually silent background, Advanced Load Monitoring for protection, and efficient standby power consumption of 1.4W. Inputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA per channel plus 3.5mm trigger; outputs feature custom binding posts and trigger out. Frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1dB, with power bandwidth to 90kHz. Built in Canada with oversized heatsinks, patented auto-on/off, and rack-mount compatible (4U with kit).
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The Theater Standard's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MCA 325 Gen. 2's 225W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB, and its thd 0.030% against 0.015%. Both share power @ 4ω (400W).
The MCA-325 matches the MCA 325 Gen. 2 on power @ 8ω (225W), power @ 4ω (400W), signal-to-noise (120 dB), and damping factor (>300).
The MCA 525 Gen. 2 matches the MCA 325 Gen. 2 on power @ 8ω (225W), power @ 4ω (400W), signal-to-noise (120 dB), and damping factor (>300).
The M6x 250.7's power @ 8ω is 250W against the MCA 325 Gen. 2's 225W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 400W, and its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 120 dB. Both share damping factor (>300).
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