{"product_id":"anthem-mca-525-gen-2","title":"Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hb-tabs { margin: 18px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .hb-tabs input { display: none; }\n  .hb-tab-labels { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }\n  .hb-tab-labels label {\n    flex: 1;\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-align: center;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  .hb-panels { padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; }\n  .hb-panel { display: none; }\n\n  #hb-mca525g2-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-mca525g2-tab-1\"],\n  #hb-mca525g2-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-mca525g2-tab-2\"] {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.65);\n  }\n\n  #hb-mca525g2-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-mca525g2-panel-1,\n  #hb-mca525g2-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-mca525g2-panel-2 {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .hb-panels h3 { margin: 18px 0 12px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n  .hb-panels p { margin: 20px 0 6px; }\n  .hb-panels ul { margin: 8px 0 20px 18px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tabs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cinput checked id=\"hb-mca525g2-tab-1\" name=\"hb-mca525g2-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"hb-mca525g2-tab-2\" name=\"hb-mca525g2-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-mca525g2-tab-1\"\u003eProduct Summary \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-mca525g2-tab-2\"\u003eTech Specs \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-panels\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-mca525g2-panel-1\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 is a powerful five-channel amplifier designed for premium home cinema and multi-channel audio systems. Delivering 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with substantially greater output into lower impedances, it provides the control and headroom required for demanding loudspeaker systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA custom low-noise toroidal transformer, high-current bipolar output transistors and oversized aluminium heatsinks provide clean and stable amplification across all five channels. Anthem's Advanced Load Monitoring technology also helps protect the amplifier and connected loudspeakers when driving difficult loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs make integration straightforward, while manual, 12V trigger and automatic signal-sensing power modes allow the MCA 525 Gen 2 to fit easily into both dedicated cinema rooms and high-performance multi-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-performance 5-channel power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e225W per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e400W per channel into 4 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e600W per channel into 2 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for premium multi-channel and home cinema systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-current bipolar output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom low-noise toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Load Monitoring technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e120dB signal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual, trigger and automatic signal-sensing power modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-mca525g2-panel-2\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChannels: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Output into 8 Ohms: 225W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Output into 4 Ohms: 400W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Output into 2 Ohms: 600W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Rating: Continuous, 20Hz - 20kHz, less than 1% THD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Bandwidth: 90kHz (-3dB at 200W into 8 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVoltage Gain: 29dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlew Rate: 30V\/µs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDamping Factor: 300, 20Hz - 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChannel Separation: Greater than 65dB, 100Hz - 10kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio: 120dB, IEC-A referenced to 225W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTHD at 100W \/ 1kHz: 0.0010%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 Ohms: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 Ohms: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Ohms: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 x Balanced XLR Inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 x Single-Ended RCA Inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 x Speaker Outputs via Binding Posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12V Trigger Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12V Trigger Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChassis Ground Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInput Sensitivity: 1.5Vrms for 225W into 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRCA Input Impedance: 10k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXLR Input Impedance: 15k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual-On Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrigger-On Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic Signal-Sensing Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandby Power Consumption: 2.0W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdle Power Consumption: 80W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTypical Power Consumption: 550W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh Output Power Consumption: 1200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; 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