{"product_id":"mca-225-gen-2","title":"Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReference 2-Channel Power Amplification Meets State-of-the-Art Canadian Engineering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-493\"\u003eInspiration drawn from uncompromising cinematic and audiophile performance meets ultra-modern multi-channel audio innovation. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1161\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1161\"\u003eAnthem MCA 225 Gen 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1161 citation-end-1161\"\u003e is a high-performance 2-channel Class AB power amplifier, designed to deliver high-current power for demanding 2-channel stereo systems or to drive the main channels in reference home theater configurations.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-494\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1160 citation-end-1160\"\u003eHoused in a sleek black chassis featuring a modernized front panel designed to aesthetically match Anthem’s AVM series processors, the MCA 225 Gen 2 pairs refined Canadian craftsmanship with Anthem's most advanced amplifier topology.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-495\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1159 citation-end-1159\"\u003eEngineering Marvel: Unprecedented Signal Purity, Massive Current Reserves\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-496\"\u003eDon't let its clean exterior deceive you. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1158\"\u003eUnder the hood, the MCA 225 Gen 2 features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1158\"\u003e8 high-current bipolar output devices per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1158 citation-end-1158\"\u003e powered by a custom low-noise, low-flux toroidal transformer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1157 citation-end-1157\"\u003eRe-engineered to eliminate excess internal cabling, it provides a direct signal path with an ultra-quiet 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and exceptional dynamic headroom.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Performance \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-497\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2-Channel High-Current Output:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1156 citation-end-1156\"\u003eDelivers 225 Watts continuous per channel into 8 Ohms, 400 Watts into 4 Ohms, and up to 600 Watts into demanding 2 Ohm loads.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-498\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e8 Bipolar Devices Per Channel:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1155 citation-end-1155\"\u003eSpreads thermal and electrical load across multiple devices to drastically reduce stress, yielding lower distortion and improved long-term reliability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-499\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNext-Gen ALM™ (Advanced Load Monitoring):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1154 citation-end-1154\"\u003eActively monitors internal temperature, current, and voltage without placing fuses directly in the signal path, keeping your amplifier and speakers protected without altering sound quality.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-500\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Low-Flux Toroidal Transformer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1153 citation-end-1153\"\u003eFeatures high rail voltages and minimal stray magnetic field radiation for an ultra-quiet noise floor and rapid transient response.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-501\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeamless Turn-On Modes:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1152 citation-end-1152\"\u003eFlexible trigger-in\/out, signal sensing, or manual power options with eco-friendly 1–2W standby power consumption.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-502\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Oversized Binding Posts:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1151 citation-end-1151\"\u003eHeavy-duty audiophile binding posts ensure maximum contact area and a secure grip on heavy-gauge speaker cables.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudition the Anthem Experience at Brisbane HiFi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-503\"\u003eSound this visceral, detailed, and dynamic needs to be heard and felt in person. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1150 citation-end-1150\"\u003eFrom the lightning-fast speed of dynamic soundtrack peaks to the delicate, dead-silent noise floor required for high-resolution acoustic recordings, the MCA 225 Gen 2 sets a benchmark for power amplification.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eAt Brisbane HiFi, our dedicated audition spaces offer the ideal setting to experience the Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2. Whether you are building a high-power 2-channel hi-fi system or pairing it with an Anthem AVM processor, our expert audio team is here to guide your audition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExperience Living Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Visit the Brisbane HiFi showroom to hear the Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 in person, or speak with our team about custom home theatre design and system integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-504\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1149 citation-end-1149\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-505\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower Output (Continuous RMS, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, \u0026lt;1% THD):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1148 citation-end-1148\"\u003e225 W @ 8 Ω | 400 W @ 4 Ω | 600 W @ 2 Ω\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-506\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1147 citation-end-1147\"\u003e120 dB (IEC-A, ref. 225 W)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-507\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1146 citation-end-1146\"\u003e0.0010% @ 100W (1 kHz) | 0.015% @ 100W (20 kHz)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-508\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1145 citation-end-1145\"\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz (\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\pm 0.1\\text{ dB}\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003e$\\pm 0.1\\text{ dB}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1144 citation-end-1144\"\u003e)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-509\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower Bandwidth:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1143 citation-end-1143\"\u003e90 kHz (-3 dB at 200 W into 8 ohms)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlew Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"30\\text{ V\/}\\mu\\text{s}\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e$30\\text{ V\/}\\mu\\text{s}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-510\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDamping Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1142 citation-end-1142\"\u003e300 (20 Hz to 1 kHz)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-511\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInputs:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1141 citation-end-1141\"\u003e1 x Balanced XLR Stereo Pair, 1 x Unbalanced RCA Stereo Pair, 1 x 3.5mm Trigger In\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-512\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1140 citation-end-1140\"\u003e1 x Oversized Speaker Binding Post Pair, 1 x 3.5mm Trigger Out\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"23\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,9,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-513\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1139 citation-end-1139\"\u003e1.0W (Standby), 35W (Idle), 240W (Typical), 500W (High Output)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"24\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-514\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1138 citation-end-1138\"\u003e439mm x 169mm x 460mm (4U Rackmount compatible)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"25\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 18.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_facb7869fffbebe5-515\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1137 citation-end-1137\"\u003e1 x Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 Power Amplifier\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"26\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e1 x 3.5mm Trigger Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e1 x Power Cable (Australian Mains)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003eQuick Start \u0026amp; Safety Documentation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44627704021284,"sku":"","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6146\/3588\/files\/MCA-225-Gen-2_-_FRONT__41225.webp?v=1784854679","url":"https:\/\/brisbanehifi.com.au\/el\/products\/mca-225-gen-2","provider":"Brisbane HiFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}