Feb 23, 2016. On paper, the Rotel appears to have less power than my receiver amp but my room is not large and the Rotel plays really loud really clearly. Which ones? Copyright 2000-2023 M2N Limited E. & O.E. Its built like a tank yet looks sophisticated from the front. Samsung 75" QLED, Amazon Echo x 5, Amazon Echo "sub", Amazon 4K Firestick, Bose QC35 II. Beyond my paygrade. No, what I am saying is, its power supply does not look big enough for a 2 Ohm rating. Yet for Anthem fans, particularly AVM 70 or AVM 90 owners, there is a lot to love here. Not too impressed by that. 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. I'd try hooking the center channel output of the receiver to a different (known good) channel on your amplifier. Congrats Bill! This second generation of MCA multi-channel Class A/B power amplifiers builds on that reputation, although represents a complete ground-up redesign of the forgoing MCA series. For rig details, see my profile. What are they? Looking purely at the published specifications, I would guess they are more alike than different. The new MCA Series delivers lower THD (total harmonic distortion) for more clean, pure sound and lower noise for a supremely quiet background. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Need help with floorspeakers and subwoofer configuration, Recommendations for Side, Rear, and Center Speaker Stands, 2.2 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent, 164,000 F power supply filter capacitance, input impedance 47 k unbalanced; 94 k balanced, ACD 250 W/400 W, 8/4 Ohms, 0.2% THD at full power. 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. Thanks so much. Anthem MCA 225 (Gen 2) 2-Channel Power Amplifier. Hope many more users of these amps will chime in and provide their thoughts. They really are nice, with no sign of wobble or flimsiness. You would be correct, I'm a Curl head. .120 dB Vs A51's 112 dB IHF A-weighted (Note: no idea what IHF is, probably an old standard, so this may be be an apples to apples comparison). I would personally look at your preamp before the amp, especially because of the amps youre considering. fatstrat New Member Thread Starter Joined Feb 21, 2020 Messages 8 Location Pa More Luck, inside track, or just paid dearly for it! This is a good thing in my book, as Im a big fan of the understated elegance of Anthems new design language. Yeah the future is high quality class-D like the ATI AT525NC (200x5) and others. These JTRS are rated down to 30 hz, and I know many tower speakers are and it's always recommended to crossover at 80hz for numerous and various reasons and let the subs do the heavy lifting, but there are towers with 6" drivers rated down to 30hz, and then there's JTRs with dual 12" drivers rated down to 30hz, surely it'll be good to use those 12" drivers and not waste them, I have a MiniDSP to smoothen out response and integrate them with subs, but will 400 wpc be enough for the lower frequencies, surely lower frequencies use more power than that calculator would suggest? The amplifiers are all designed, engineered and manufactured in Canada. Your Yamaha CX-A5100 will work just fine. The A51 has better damping factor, but the Anthem has better SNR. And though the Anthems performance is truly wonderful, I'm not convinced that the same sonic performance couldnt be had for considerably less than the Anthems relatively steep asking price. McIntosh 255 vs Parasound Halo A51 vs Anthem MCA 525. I've got both and love them both. I hooked up my speakers via banana plugs, which fit snugly into the Anthems binding posts. The A51 weighs more and is Class A / AB. Obviously, the McIntosh is considerably more then the other two. Or? I would personally look at your preamp before the amp, especially because of the amps youre considering. Available in 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability. 3. 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. another amp in the price range works great with M&K. I have seen a few places where Parasound makes a DAC. The MCA 525 turned in a similarly accomplished performance with my other test songs. Other than that a fan of bipolar over MOSFET, Ted I'm still waiting. The speakers I'm looking to power are 4 ohms with compression driver if that makes any difference, JTR to be exact. Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. company number 03997482, registered in England and Wales. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIYs, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Wattage rating that high on a speaker is only telling you you could get silly loud before damaging it. Planning on using dual Captivator 2400s. 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. Rear connections allow both XLRs and RCAs. JavaScript is disabled. The new Anthem MCA amps all have identical amp boards for every channel. So theyre not quite telling the whole truth. But also that calculation of 95 decibels, is that with certain frequencies? So, for the first 8 Watts of power, which exceeds the typical average power requirements for music, the output transistors are always on. Reality is that with accurate testing methods, good amps/AVRs dont alter the sound of the speakers. 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. Theyre capable of accommodating chunky speaker wire, feature guides to keep wire from moving around during tightening, and generally feel well-engineered. . Speakers and subs! I currently have the following system in my home theater: I know that A51 have more power than A5 but I have easy to drive speakers: Paradigm Studio 40 v4. By all accounts, the preamp section of your receiver is top notch, basically the very well regarded AVM 60 with amplifiers. Despite this, the Anthem will use less than 2W when in standby mode. 20% music, 80% Home Theater. Go with the Anthem and sell me the Parasound. It was probably plugged into a modified Delorean when that test was performed. 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. For Sale: JBL Studio 590's brand new, Local pickup, no separating. The Anthem 5-channel amp is the MCA-525, which is considerably more power than your Marantz, so depending on what B&W speakers you have, it's possible at higher volume levels the Anthem may fair better. Its worth pausing here briefly to note the quality of the binding posts. Available in 5, 3, and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and heavy-duty reliability. Rating: 100 % of 100. . I have an Anthem AVM 60 with Halo A51 and A23, the Halo sounds great with the Anthem. JTRs with that much power is a bit insane IMO. 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. Anthem's MCA 525 Power Amplifier is the flagship of the extraordinary MCA range which focuses on a single goal of obtaining leadership through innovation and technology. The MCA 525 is fitted with two massive low flux toroidal power transformers which are shared between all channels. I've owned 1xHCA 2200II and 3xHCA 1200II's. So what are you asking for the Parasound? Again, the likes of P5 are real deals when it comes to high current, but they are electronic dinosaurs. The MCA 225, 325, and 525 are designed to compliment the new AVM 70 and AVM 90 A/V Processors from Anthem. I read a couple books, suprised I can read huh. There is, however, a but as 3,895 is a sizable wad of cash for a five-channel amplifier. Anthem introduces the new MCA 525, 325 and 225 GEN 2 power amplifiers. The Anthem Mca 225 has THD+N of 0.05%, while the Parasound A21 has THD+N of 0.03%. System is kinda in transition right now, but pics to come soon (guts and arse too). 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. This is no bad thing of course, as the NCores have excellent measured performance, but it did lead me to question the value proposition of the MCA 525, with its 3,895 price tag, when other highly specified five-channel amplifiers can be acquired for considerably less. Obviously, the McIntosh is considerably more then the other two. At 3,895, the price of entry for this performance is perhaps a touch too steep. That certainly looks splendid, but it would be unwise to arrange them that way. Camel Air Born: The MCA & Decca Years 1973-1984 (box set with 5 albums in 5.1 on blu-ray), MMH - New Atmos Decoder (beta) discussion, Multichannel Media Players, File Storage & Ripping, Tears For Fears "The Hurting" (SDE Blu-Ray #9 with Steven Wilson 5.1 & Dolby Atmos mixes! Available in 5, 3 and 2-channel configurations, these new MCA amplifiers feature more robust and efficient power and . Sounds lateral and a waste of money to me. "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. Parasound has a great name but with my AVM-708k this should be a perfect match. Just a different look. For rig details, see my profile. The new MCA xxx line appears to be more of a cosmetic effort to match the face plate aesthetics of the new AVM 60 than anything else to 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. NAD's latest Master Series power amplifier delivers seven channels of Class D grunt thanks to Purifi's new Eigentakt technology. Buy both. A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. Anthem's MCA 525 Gen 2 power amplifier is a sophisticated piece of engineering from the Canadians. There's a similar duality to its sonic performance, with the Anthem capable of intimately detailed moments on the one hand and astounding dynamic transients on the other. When looking at the specs, the Anthem at first appears to be a much larger amplifier. What is the diaphragm made of? 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. The Anthem has specs for 2 ohms, the Parasound doesn't. The A51 has better damping factor, but the Anthem has better SNR. Looking to replace my Yamaha MX-A5000 with one of the above 5 Channel Amplifiers. 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. 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. Hi mates, what external power amplifier would you guys recommend between the Anthem MCA 525 and Parasound A52+? You will go farther in performance doing it this way than the latter. Thanks for the help! Monolith 3x. Anthem MCA 325. Next, let's take a look at distortion levels. I found something from Anthem last night that said special circumstances required for 2ohm test. Must be the local Bay Area influence. The promotion photos for the MCA Gen 2s show them stacked on one another, with an AVM processor at the top of the pile. There is a 20% sale off on Anthem right now making the Anthem MCA 525 at $2,799. Obviously, the McIntosh is considerably more then the other two. I even ended up calling them and leaving a message, and still nothing. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Parasound is famous because of John Curl, as for Anthem, they have been in business for a long time. 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. So. Overall, the Anthem MCA 525 was just a little smoother from top to bottom at high volumes, but the NAD does provide two additional channels for only $500 more -- a not insignificant difference if you're contemplating a seven-channel system. Looks like we run into the age old comparison of bipolar versus MOSFET too. I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. I'm wide open to suggestions. I looked up the spec on the speaker, and unless you have a monster size room, 4 ohm at 91db isn't that huge of a load. I tested the MCA 525 connected via XLR to the AVM 90 that I had in for evaluation at the time. Isn't there a Parasound office across town from you BD??? Sheeuut! The sensitivity does vary with frequency (and sensitivity measurements don't generally include lower bass), and lower frequencies could well demand a bit more power. If its available in a month or two Ill probably be interested. "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. 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! it speaks of thoughtful craftsmanship. Anthem MCA 525 (Gen 2) 5-Channel Power Amplifier. 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. I don't want to introduce harshness to the mix at all. The A21 in particular is an absolute beauty and one of the best power amps on the market. The new MCAs are intended to partner either of the superb new AVM processors: the AVM 70 or AVM 90. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. 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. . In truth, it should have more power as the 2205 retailed for $2500 compared to $799 for the Emotiva. Active/Powered Speakers Subwoofers Portable Speakers Wireless Speakers Dipole and Atmos Speakers Tweeters Soundbars In Ceiling & In Wall Speakers On Wall Speakers 5.1 Speaker Packages Unique Speakers Audio Affair Exclusive Speaker Deals Need help choosing? I dont think its an upgrade to get the Anthem if you already own the Parasound though. 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. That sort of collaborate with 2X750 VA transformers. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. 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. I can personally attest that the MCA 5 (200 watts per channel, with one channel driven) does compare, arguably, with the lower powered B&K 5125 (125 watts per channel, with one-channel driven) in price and performance. If a speaker is naturally fatiguing by nature and design (the Klipsch RF-7 III's come to mind, seemed to have lots of bass and highs but no mids) then can EQ'ing adjust for this? None of this will tax the MCA 525. More JTR? I'll give you fifty bucks. https://www.anthemav.com/downloads/Anthem-MCA-525-325-225-Gen-2-081020.pdf, https://www.anthemav.com/products-archived/model=mca-525/page=specs, Need help with floorspeakers and subwoofer configuration, Recommendations for Side, Rear, and Center Speaker Stands. 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. 1 Home Entertainment Tech Resource. Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 or Parasound A52+ (Decision Made) ar surround Jul 20, 2021 Help Support QuadraphonicQuad: ar surround 2K Club - QQ Super Nova QQ Supporter Joined Apr 3, 2010 Messages 4,255 Location New Joisey Jul 20, 2021 #1 I have decided to purchase a new 5 channel power amp and would like some advice from our forum members. Used to match them with a Marantz AV7005 before that. The MCA 525 Gen 2 is a fantastically clean sounding amplifier, which renders detailed audio even at low volumes. 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. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Related products McIntosh MI254 $ 5,000.00 Meridian G65 $ 5,500.00 Datasat LS10 I currently have and will use the Yamaha CX-A5100 Processor. These make use of 8 high-current bipolar output transistors per channel! AVForums.com is owned and operated by M2N Limited, It is a beautiful, muscle car of an amplifier, with sports car engineering. Is this something that any system can benefit from or is it inherant to Parasound products? I'd love to hear them. Looking to replace my Yamaha MX-A5000 with one of the above 5 Channel Amplifiers. Anthem knows a thing or two about building solid, high-current power amplifiers, with conservatively-rated yet still impressive specifications. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray. All sounds good, I too really enjoy my Parasound amps. MCA 525 has worse numbers in the following: Slew rate: 30 V /second <1% THD at rated output Channel separation, 100 Hz to 10 kHz >65 dB Vs A51's Inter channel Crosstalk > 78 dB at 1 kHz > 63 dB at 20 kHz so I would say the A51's a lot better based on the typical shapes of XT vs freq., that the MCA's would likely be a few dB worse at 20 kHz. Like all Anthem products the MCA 525, MCA 325 and MCA 225 . Ive replaced them with a Rotel Rmb-1077. Quick view Parasound Halo A52+ 5 Channel Power Amplifier. Offering seven-channels of high-quality amplification for just over 1050 is the epitome of value for money vs. performance. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As stated before, your Anthem receiver is well known for sound quality and excellent performance overall, so stepping up to a larger amp would definitely help fill a larger room without strain and maintain excellent sound quality. I was thinking of the pro-style compression drivers with extreme sensitivity. I am wondering if I will get the same response from my speakers once I hooked them up to one of these amps I am reviewing. Add to Cart. Or the transformer needed? 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. Anthems MCA 525 Gen 2 power amplifier is a sophisticated piece of engineering from the Canadians. Parasound A51 (click on specs) https://parasound.com/a51.php Anthen MCA 525 Gen2 (PDF spec download) 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. ), My wish if I were a 30-40+ year old sealed LP - your latest NOS (New Old Stock) / sealed LP you bought, Dutton Vocalion - Surround SACDs from the UK, Multichannel Albums - Lossy Formats on DVD & CD. I guess you can make the highs softer but will that work to reduce ear fatigue? Ya ok but I take my bi-polar trans anyday. 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