Anthem MCA-525

This is only one year old and has 4 years left on the warranty. The warranty is not transferable but if any problem comes up, I will help you in getting it serviced. It has both Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs.

I also have a listing for the AVP 90 Processor in case you want a matched set.

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From Anthem Website:
To complement the NEW AVM 90 Processor, Anthem introduces the new MCA 525 GEN 2 power amplifier. The new MCA amplifier feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability. The new MCA Series delivers lower THD (total harmonic distortion) for more clean, pure sound and lower noise for a supremely quiet background. The MCA 525 GEN 2, designed and Crafted in Canada, are like no other amplifiers in the world: custom low noise high-power toroidal transformers; high-current bipolar output transistors; high-quality filter capacitors; advanced power supply regulators; oversized aluminum heatsinks; custom-designed dual binding posts; and patented auto-on/off circuitry. Superior craftsmanship that is reflected in clean, clear, audiophile-quality sound from top to bottom of the frequency spectrum.

Specifications:
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
Inputs Single-Ended, Balanced, Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack)
Outputs Speaker Binding Posts, Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack)
SWITCHES
Front Panel Power (On/Off)
Rear Panel 3 On/Off Modes (Trigger, Manual, Auto)
THD AT 100W
at 1 kHz 0.0010%
at 20 kHz 0.015%
IMD AT 100 W
ITU-R (19 kHz + 20 kHz) 0.0005%
SMPTE (60 Hz + 7 kHz) 0.002%
FREQUENCY RESPONSE, 20 HZ TO 20 KHZ
open circuit ± 0.1 dB
8Ω ± 0.1 dB
4Ω ± 0.1 dB
2Ω ± 0.2 dB
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
SNR, IEC-A, ref. 225 W 120 dB
Power Bandwidth, -3 dB at 200 W into 8 ohms 90 kHz
Slew Rate 30 V/μs
Damping Factor, 20 Hz to 1 kHz 300
Channel Separation, 100 Hz to 10 kHz >65 dB
Input Impedance (RCA / XLR) 10 kΩ / 15 kΩ
Input Sensitivity, 225 W into 8 Ω 1.5 Vrms
Voltage Gain 29 dB
POWER CONSUMPTION
standby idle typical high output
MCA 525 (Gen. 2) 2.0 W 80 W 550 W 1200 W
DIMENSIONS
Height 6-5/8” (16.9 cm)
Height with Rackmount Kit 4U
Width 17-1/4" (43.9 cm)
Depth 18-1/8" (46 cm)
WEIGHT
MCA 525 (Gen. 2) 61 lb (27.5 kg)
POWER REQUIREMENT
120 V version: In countries where the line voltage is 120 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz.

Home Cinema Choice Review (Highly Recommended):
The Canadian brand certainly knows its bacon when it comes to building amps, and the MCA Gen 2 represents a ground-up redesign over the previous generation, with reduced cabling for a smoother circuit path, and new 'low noise high-power' toroidal transformers for greater transparency. Anthem has also refreshed the output transistors, capacitors, and heatsinks as part of the upgrade.

Of particular note is the power supply, because while some five-channel amplifiers use one for front left and right channels and another for centre and surround channels, the MCA 525 Gen 2 shares its two power supplies between all the channels. Anthem claims this allows the device to instantaneously deliver bursts of power without affecting channel separation.

Look through the grilles on the top and you'll see the two toroidal transformers at the front, along with the five heatsinks, all of which explains why the 525 clocks in at a chunky 27.5kg. This amplifier might weigh enough to have been forged in the heart of a neutron star, but there's something pleasing about this level of build quality, even if there's also a danger of putting your back out.

If Anthem's numbers are to be believed, the 525's Class A/B amps can deliver a hefty 225W into 8ohm (400W into 4ohm) for each channel, even when running all five. That's an eye-opening amount of power, and if it can push that much while retaining the finesse associated with Class A/B we could be on to a winner.

Includes:

Amplifier, power cord, manual, and original double box and packaging.