MCA 525 Gen. 2 vs Statement P-2
The Statement P-2's power @ 8ω is 325W against the MCA 525 Gen. 2's 225W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 400W, and its signal-to-noise 125 dB against 120 dB. Both share thd (0.001%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,000 - $3,800
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MCA 525 Gen. 2
The Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 is a high-performance 5-channel Class AB power amplifier designed for home theater and multi-channel audio systems. It features massive power output, low distortion, and exceptional reliability with dual toroidal transformers, 8 bipolar output devices per channel, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB for pristine sound reproduction. Redesigned for improved efficiency, it includes Advanced Load Monitoring to protect against clipping and overheating, low standby power consumption under 2W, and versatile connectivity with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs. Crafted in Canada, it matches cosmetically with Anthem's AVM processors and offers robust build quality weighing 61 lbs.
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
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 120 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- speaker binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 439 × 169 × 460 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 27.5 kg (61 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