218 THX vs Anthem MCA-2
The MCA-2's power @ 8ω is 200W against the 218 THX's 225W, its signal-to-noise 122 dB against 120 dB, its damping factor >100 against >200, and its thd 1.000% against 0.030%.
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This amplifier is part of NAD's lineup of high-powered amplifiers, featuring a robust design with a Holmgren toroidal transformer and multiple small reservoir capacitors for low source impedance and quick current response. It includes balanced and unbalanced inputs, a 'soft clipping' feature to protect speakers from excessive high-frequency energy, and can be operated in bridged mono mode for increased power output.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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The MCA-2's power @ 8ω is 200W against the 218 THX's 225W, its signal-to-noise 122 dB against 120 dB, its damping factor >100 against >200, and its thd 1.000% against 0.030%.
The HCA-2205A's power @ 8ω is 220W against the 218 THX's 225W, its signal-to-noise 118 dB against 120 dB, and its damping factor >1000 against >200. Both share thd (0.030%).
The M-504's power @ 8ω is 165W against the 218 THX's 225W, its damping factor >100 against >200, and its thd 0.003% against 0.030%. Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
The GFA-5500's power @ 8ω is 200W against the 218 THX's 225W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 120 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.030%, and its damping factor >700 against >200.
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