The Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 tested here is the five-channel model in a new line-up that includes the three-channel MCA 325 Gen 2 and two-channel MCA 225 Gen 2. Parasound Halo A51 5 Channel Power Amplifier. Isn't there a Parasound office across town from you BD??? Look at Anthems AVM60. As the BBC Formula 1 bassline kicked in, each note hung in the air momentarily then decayed clearly and with tonal accuracy. Anthem's new MCA Power Amplifiers are available in 2, 3 and 5 channel configurations and would be a great match for the AVM70 and AVM90 A/V Processors that we recently previewed. Thanks for the feedback. As to that power, the Anthem is rated at (continuous) 225W into 8 ohms, 400W into 4 ohms, and an impressive 600W into 2 ohms. I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Stereo setup: MSB Select ll DAC w/ 2 separate mono powerbases (PSU) & Femto 33 clock, Taeko Audio SGM Extreme music server; Clearaudio Statement v2 turntable, Statement TT tonearm, Statement Goldfinger cartridge & separate PSU; D'Agostino Momentum phono pre; Naim Statement NAC S1 linestage preamp & Naim Statement NAP S1 monoblock amps; Magico M6. Its built like a tank yet looks sophisticated from the front. Add to cart. Its worth pausing here briefly to note the quality of the binding posts. Feb 23, 2016. Which ones? 1 Home Entertainment Tech Resource. Available in 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability. $11,495. Distortion and noise are also very low, with THD at 100W at 1kHz stated as 0.001% and 0.015% at 20kHz, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 120dB. I have seen a few places where Parasound makes a DAC. It will be here sometime next week. Obviously, the McIntosh is considerably more then the other two. The Studio 590 uses the technology that JBL engineers developed for pro-audio loudspeakers to deliver accurate, powerful sound to your living room. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=855660&highlight=d-sonic, Need help with floorspeakers and subwoofer configuration, Recommendations for Side, Rear, and Center Speaker Stands. Please Help! Powered by Xenforo, Hosted by Nimbus Hosting, Original design Critical Media Ltd. In these Parasound amplifiers both the positive and negative transistors for each channel are always fully on - the definition of Class A operation - up to 8 watts output per channel. I can't believe they would rate the MCA525 2 ohms, that's not believable, not without caveat. Buy both. amps-preamps 154516-93863 McIntosh 255 vs Parasound Halo A51 vs Anthem MCA 525 Looking to replace my Yamaha MX-A5000 with one of the above 5 Channel Amplifiers. "Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment not marketing slogans", Get our latest product reviews and AV stories emailed to you weekly. Used to match them with a Marantz AV7005 before that. You must log in or register to reply here. There is a 20% sale off on Anthem right now making the Anthem MCA 525 at $2,799. I would, however, be remiss not to point out that, as astonishingly good as the Anthem sounded in my system, its sonic performance was indistinguishable from that of my Hypex NCore amps. Heck you can't have it all Mosfet and Tubes killer power cords. I'd love to hear them. What subs are you going to use with the 212s? Is this something that any system can benefit from or is it inherant to Parasound products? This means it can deliver huge amounts of power instantly to any channel that demands it. Perfect passthrough of Ultra HD signals at up to 18.2 Gbps with Dolby Vision, HDR or Hybrid Log Gamma ensures optimal presentation of your visual media. To comment on what you've read here, click the Discussion tab and post a reply. Higher current reserves, and vastly different DAMPING FACTORS (>1100:1 Vs. >150:1 on the older amps) and allows the A21 and A52+ to seize control of the woofers and drive them as they should be driven. Quick view Parasound Halo A52+ 5 Channel Power Amplifier. Go with the Anthem and sell me the Parasound. Of the three, go with the Parasound A51 to match with the Studios.. Having owned several Paradigm speakers and Parasound amps in different configurations, they are a near perfect match. Sheeuut! McIntosh 255 vs Parasound Halo A51 vs Anthem MCA 525, The world's largest high-end audio community. When looking at the specs, the Anthem at first appears to be a much larger amplifier. The MCA 525 may cut out due to thermal protection if it gets too hot, and its just generally a bad idea to mix heat and electronics. I'm going to try a Parasound again (HCA-2200ii). There is, however, a but as 3,895 is a sizable wad of cash for a five-channel amplifier. Note that my old Lexicon amp measured as having significantly more balls than its rating. Anthem 225 vs Parasound A21 vs Emotiva Xpa 7 Gen 2 Hey guys, I am looking for a very detailed sounding amp for Sacd playback.I am not interested in power output ,just smooth natural sound.These are my choices so far. Look at Anthems AVM60. I know that A51 have more power than A5 but I have easy to drive speakers: Paradigm Studio 40 v4. Yeah the future is high quality class-D like the ATI AT525NC (200x5) and others. I have an Anthem AVM 60 with Halo A51 and A23, the Halo sounds great with the Anthem. So, for example, an 8 ohm speaker might have impedance dips below 4 ohms, or a 4 ohm speaker might dip below that, which can prove challenging for some amplifiers. I even ended up calling them and leaving a message, and still nothing. 3. I. For lower listening levels I prefer the tubed Anthem, but when needing to rock out a bit the PSound has the balls and headroom needed. I currently have the following system in my home theater: Congrats Bill! These make use of 8 high-current bipolar output transistors per channel! Related products McIntosh MI254 $ 5,000.00 Meridian G65 $ 5,500.00 Datasat LS10 The benefits that I perceive is a tad warmer sound and a slightly better mid and low end. The A51 weighs more and is Class A / AB. The 2205 has almost twice as large of a Toroidal Transformer (2.0 versus 1.2) and almost triple the Filter Capacitance (150,000uf versus 60,000) as the XPA-5. Next, let's take a look at distortion levels. In the Sound&Vision test of the 1120, it measured 218.4 watts per channel with 2 channels driven simultaneously into 4 ohms. I briefly owned an AVM60 as a potential replacement for my Classe SSP800, but unfortunately was no match in sound quality so I sold it. Anthem has announced the newest versions of its high-end multichannel home theatre and music audio hardware with the launch of the new MRX 540, MRX 740 and MRX 1140 AV Receivers, the AVM 70 and AVM 90 AV Processors and three GEN2 power amplifiers in the form of the MCA 225, MCA 325 and MCA 525 amps. JavaScript is disabled. The JBL Studio 590 floorstanding loudspeaker brings professional-quality sound to the home experience. Being intended to accompany the new AVM series processors, the MCA 525 Gen 2 has a matching aesthetic, looking essentially identical to the AVMs, sans dial, buttons, and audio format markings. Wattage rating that high on a speaker is only telling you you could get silly loud before damaging it. The Anthem has specs for 2 ohms, the Parasound doesn't. The A51 has better damping factor, but the Anthem has better SNR. The future of Anthem's parent company Sonic Frontiers is a little uncertain. It is a beautiful, muscle car of an amplifier, with sports car engineering. Available in 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability. I'm wide open to suggestions. Cool. The amps on your list are very good ones and you probably wouldn't go wrong with any of them, however, I would recommend looking at the Rotel RMB 1585, big brother to mine, 5 channel though, but a monster for a great price. For rig details, see my profile. Anthem MCA 525 (Gen 2) 5-Channel Power Amplifier. I've got both and love them both. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. By all accounts the Anthem 1120 is one of, if not the, best receiver on the market with plenty enough power? Ferrys vocals sounded natural and present during Roxy Musics Love is the Drug, and the various saxophones in Radioheads The National Anthem were clearly etched during its crescendo, rendered with almost overwhelming detail. Beyond my paygrade. No, what I am saying is, its power supply does not look big enough for a 2 Ohm rating. Just a different look. The Anthem amp will integrate nicely with the MRX receiver, but not necessarily better. I think the closest company to me that I really care about is VPI but I can never find it when I used to travel to that area. The Anthem Mca 225 has THD+N of 0.05%, while the Parasound A21 has THD+N of 0.03%. The speakers I'm looking to power are 4 ohms with compression driver if that makes any difference, JTR to be exact. Well I added a Rotel RMB 1555 amp to my Pioneer SC 57 receiver and don't regret it. JavaScript is disabled. If you really need that much power, class D amps will be your friends, look to Hypex, Purifi etc. Well, thanks for all the input. Thanks! It is outwardly elegant yet built like a tank. If an amplifier needs two dedicated outlets, why would they not just use one 240VAC circuit? I deleted my post because of the comments WRT using the power but I hadn't looked at the specific models. I've owned 1xHCA 2200II and 3xHCA 1200II's. To complement the new AVM 90 and 70 A/V Processors, Anthem introduces the new MCA 525, 325 and 225 GEN 2 power amplifiers. As long as this amplifier isn't expected to perform to the level of a $2000 plus amp and you don't demand high volume from tough-to-drive speakers, this is a wonderful amp. I would highly recommend a used Parasound HCA-2205AT. Copyright 2000-2023 M2N Limited E. & O.E. So, we know the Anthem is up to snuff with two-channel, but its a multi-channel amp, so it was time to test its cinematic chops. It is a beautiful, muscle car of an amplifier, with sports car engineering. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. The MCA 525 turned in a similarly accomplished performance with my other test songs. So theyre not quite telling the whole truth. So yeah, no idea which is better! 5-channel power amplifier; 225 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms. I'm a lover of the tube hybrids from Anthem as they are just fun to listen to and enjoy..Parasound is all about brutality and power. The promotion photos for the MCA Gen 2s show them stacked on one another, with an AVM processor at the top of the pile. Im going to go out on a limb and say there probably isnt much in existence that is a true upgrade to the Parasound A51. Anthem introduces the new MCA 525, 325 and 225 GEN 2 power amplifiers. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Along with monitoring the internal temperature, Anthems Advanced Load Monitoring technology will also monitor current and voltage to shut down affected channels under clipping conditions, thereby protecting both the amplifier and any speakers attached to it. So, if you can afford it, go for it! I have decided to purchase a 5 channel amp and like the Parasound HCA-2205AT, but haven't quite figured out what the differences are between the Anthem PVA or MCA models. Like all Anthem products the MCA 525, MCA 325 and MCA 225 . . You must log in or register to reply here. McIntosh 255 vs Parasound Halo A51 vs Anthem MCA 525, The world's largest high-end audio community. Once hooked up, I started my testing with a bit of music via TIDAL Hi-Fi, namely the 2001 remaster of Fleetwood Macs The Chain. there's no way to tell the difference without testing it in your system. If it is, there was something wrong with the other amps. Add to wishlist. The A51 has better damping factor, but the Anthem has better SNR. MCA Amplifiers. Have an anthem MCA5 and have an issue with the centre channel right now where the dialogue for movie watching is choppy and cuts in and out when hooked up to my receiver but the same center speaker when hooked up to just the receiver never has that issue at all. I was using a Parasound A52+ for my 5 base channels and recently went to NAD C298 for my LR channels (I also playback all 2CH music via analog path as described above) and I really like the NAD. What a difference a clean, high current 250+ watt amp makes with my Mirage! I was thinking of the pro-style compression drivers with extreme sensitivity. Looking to replace my Yamaha MX-A5000 with one of the above 5 Channel Amplifiers. This is a good thing in my book, as Im a big fan of the understated elegance of Anthems new design language. For your purposes the A5 would probably be better suited, or even an old Arcam P7 / P777. The MCA 525 Gen 2 is a fantastically clean sounding amplifier, which renders detailed audio even at low volumes. The Rotel RMB-1585 that was recommended by another forum member here is also another great choice but I would go with the Parasound Halo A31 of A51 if I were you. You must log in or register to reply here. At 130 pounds weigh and takes up two dedicated 15 A outlet, I don't see the point. But also that calculation of 95 decibels, is that with certain frequencies? I agree with you on the high levels they might achieve and your hearing.but there are many compression drivers used in home audio, I am right now using a set of speakers with such. Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. Other than that a fan of bipolar over MOSFET, Ted I'm still waiting. Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Class 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2. Any input? I hooked up my speakers via banana plugs, which fit snugly into the Anthems binding posts. I bought the Parasound Halo A52+. I would personally look at your preamp before the amp, especially because of the amps youre considering. It may not display this or other websites correctly. So, if you're looking for more power, the Parasound A21 is the way to go. True though, with the added power you would have plenty of headroom to play insanely loud! McIntosh 255 vs Parasound Halo A51 vs Anthem MCA 525, The world's largest high-end audio community. Another vote for the Anthem in that list. Mind me asking how you ever got your hands on that BBQ? The new Anthem MCA amps all have identical amp boards for every channel. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 7.2.4Dolby ATMOS / The WaveSystemANTHEM AVM-60ANTHEM MCA-325ANTHEM MCA-525OPPO UDP-205B&W CT 7.3 + 7.4 + 7.5ELAC . Available in 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and . The MCA 525 took firm grip of my speakers as the familiar kick-drum beat filled the room, sounding punchy and dynamic, while every resonance of Lindsey Buckinghams dobro guitar played out across a deep front soundstage. It DOES NOT compare with the B&K Reference 7250, like at least one reviewer claims. Looking at it from the top, one can see its oversized black aluminium heatsinks through the casing. Obviously, the McIntosh is considerably more then the other two. Lots of other choices if youre thinking about buying one but if youve already got it and it functions well leave it to your kids when you die! I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. NAD's latest Master Series power amplifier delivers seven channels of Class D grunt thanks to Purifi's new Eigentakt technology. Video support includes 7 HDMI 2.0 inputs with 2 outputs, plus eARC for seamless integration with smart TVs. Here is a list of companies that make units with IcePower amps.. Of the two amps you mention in the original post, go with the Parasound. It looks like it has 2X10 A slow blo fuses, that indicate it has two transformers with VA rating up to 750 VA each but not larger. lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Feb 13, 2021 #31 PENG said: Pro amp for sure, but a 61 lbs class AB amp you and I both know there is something fishy about this one. Add to Cart. The MCA 525 is evidently capable of attack and delicacy with music and provides detail in spades, even at levels lower than Id typically listen at. Also, the spec says power consumption is 550 W typical and 1200 W high output. At 3,895, the price of entry for this performance is perhaps a touch too steep. fatstrat New Member Thread Starter Joined Feb 21, 2020 Messages 8 Location Pa More I'd put the old Anthem amps (with the exception of the tubed input stage hybrid design) more on par with Rotel during the time period they were built than Parasound, meaning a slight notch below Parasound's HCA series in build and sound quality. No way am I going to a class D amp. In truth, it should have more power as the 2205 retailed for $2500 compared to $799 for the Emotiva. The Studio 590 is a perfect complement to You're saying the heat sink is too light? Monolith 3x. You would be correct, I'm a Curl head. I was talking with Polk65 and he said it is not far from where he lives. It might be ok for folks who mostly watch movies, but I spend 90% listening to music, so sound quality is #1 priority for me. The Anthem Mca 225 has a power output of 225 watts per channel, while the Parasound A21 has a power output of 250 watts per channel. So, for the first 8 Watts of power, which exceeds the typical average power requirements for music, the output transistors are always on. You will go farther in performance doing it this way than the latter. Anthem seems to be more assosicated with HT use, but the MCA-20 seems to be a pretty healthy 2ch amp, stable down to 2ohm. This robust construction extends to the interior, which uses large, high-quality capacitors and high-current bipolar output transistors, and features a generally tidy signal path. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Looking purely at the published specifications, I would guess they are more alike than different. Sounds lateral and a waste of money to me. Not much to base amp needs on. Lol so that website says, with 2 speakers, 101 sensitively, 1 watt amp power and distance of 12 feet, I'll get 95 decibels of sound. Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 Power Amplifier. Not too impressed by that. Out of those 3 choices that you listed above, I would highly recommend the Parasound Halo A31 or A51 if you need a five-channel amp. Obviously, the McIntosh is considerably more then the other two. JTRs with that much power is a bit insane IMO. I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 5-Channel Power Amplifier Review & Comments Doug Pyper Sep 25, 2022 Review Specs Discussion (27) 1 2 N nacdale Novice Member Nov 18, 2022 #26 Im really torn between this amp and the parasound A51 or A52+. . it did lead me to question the value proposition of the MCA 525. The new MCAs are intended to partner either of the superb new AVM processors: the AVM 70 or AVM 90. I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. Of the three, go with the Parasound A51 to match with the Studios.. Having owned several Paradigm speakers and Parasound amps in different configurations, they are a near perfect match. Theres also the expected 12V trigger option, as well a useful auto-on facility which powers on the MCA 525 when a signal is sensed. Hard to say, I can think of the following spec highlights for comparison, and you'll be the judge: Ah man Peng, major thanks for a detailed replied, that must of taken you a while to type up and research, I would buy you a drink if I could. It It does appear to be very well designed and optimized for very good output. 225 W . I s'pose you could reproduce thunderclaps and jet engines realistically but you'd only be able to hear it a few times before you blow your eardrums into your sinuses .LOL 400wpc short on power with 101dB sensitivity at 12 feet. The Emotiva XPA-11 Gen3 11-channel power amplifier brings plenty of American muscle to your system thanks to the company's modular design and SMPS technology. However, having separate Pre and Power usually leads to positive result. Yamaha's latest 11-channel power amplifier offers serious amounts of power to drive your Atmos home cinema system, but it also adds in the ability to bridge the front channels to add even more grunt to your two-channel music. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. The P5 is stable all the way down to 2 Ohm loads and is prodigiously powerful. The Anthem is Class AB. those that are not welcome.well let`s just say they won`t be leaving the same way they arrived ! JTR 215/212s are some of the few speakers I might consider without using subs, but that would only be with all 5ch with the same speaker (okay, maybe a mix of 215s up front and 212s for surround, Capable in what sense would you say? I'd just use the A51 and not worry about it. Yet for Anthem fans, particularly AVM 70 or AVM 90 owners, there is a lot to love here. Not a great way to scratch the itch. Surround ADP 590. I have a full 7.2.4 Canton system, with Ventos 896, 866, 876 + Atelier 900 as Back and 4x Inceiling 980, 2x XTZ 1x12 subs, and a Marantz SR7012 AVR. British company IOTAVX knock it out the park! I ran through the same demo scenes in John Wick (the bathhouse shootout), Oblivion (the opening scene) and Ready Player One (the race scene), and in every respect the MCAs audio performance was outstanding. I guess you can make the highs softer but will that work to reduce ear fatigue? I voted for Anthem because its the cheaper of the 2 options. Thats a great idea to isolate the variables. I'm very happy with the results. It might mean one amp is more capable than another, whether that's better would depend on whether your speakers are of such a design that need it. Studio CC590. What are they? So it seems like all things considered the general opinion is A51 is the better amp, even though its 18 years older in design? JavaScript is disabled. Looking to replace my Yamaha MX-A5000 with one of the above 5 Channel Amplifiers. Being designed to accompany the AVM series, the MCA 525 will pair perfectly with the new processors, so AVM owners neednt trouble themselves thinking about gain structure. Dead quiet, tons of headroom, superior driver control all make for a very tidy sound and it enabled me to start getting my AC infinity fans out of my rack. I briefly owned an AVM60 as a potential replacement for my Classe SSP800, but unfortunately was no match in sound quality so I sold it. Whether that's worth the change to you, don't know. A51 costs me $4K and I can get A5 for around $3K so does $1K is worth for that extra power and what extra or sound quality I am going to get with that extra money. The MCA 225, 325, and 525 are designed to compliment the new AVM 70 and AVM 90 A/V Processors from Anthem. JavaScript is disabled. You must log in or register to reply here. I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. 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