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sidestripe
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from Date Reviewed: June 14, 2009
Bottom Line: I have owned the MCA 20 for over 2 years. Stunning with the silver faceplate, makes any speaker I have hooked up sing.
The most difficult speaker I used this amp with was the Acoustat 2200's with 2 passive Velodyne Subs ALL running off just 1 MCA 20, The Acouststs alone are a very power hungry speaker that by themselves draw down to 2 Ohms at times but with a sub on each side!!... I was blown away by the capacity of this amp in every aspect, durable, reliable, build quality (built in Canada by Sonic Frontiers...no assembled in China crap) and Stunning!! to boot.
As far as the detailed and clean sound it produced?? Unreal at this price...One would be hard pressed to get an amp this good at double the price mainly because the brand is fairly obscure and gets lost somewhere between your High Enders like Krells . ML's and "midfy" Adcoms, Rotels and such.
I would recommend this amp to anyone looking for a 2g amp for half the price...Heck!, Get 2.
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Sfinx
a AudioPhile
from Date Reviewed: January 23, 2007
Strengths: Price/Performance : Outstanding
Silksmooth and dynamic player.Weaknesses: Size, compared to the latest technology, from Linn i.e.
Lacks some of the musicality of true high-fidelity.Bottom Line: What a surprise! Bought this on the fly, to replace my Linn AV2250 that burnt (Don´t afford a new one at the moment). While it lacks some of the refinement of the Linn (detail, musicality) it provides more air, depth and control. Rocksteady bass and clarity over the whole range. This piece of equipment is a true hidden gem in djungle of hifi. I listen to everything between conciertos to Aphex Twin and rock. Also serves in heavy duty homemovie set.
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$649.00
Purchased At: 2ndhandhifi GB
Similar Products Used: Linn AV2250, Krell, Rotel, Mcintosh...
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kmulkey
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from Date Reviewed: November 1, 2005
Strengths: See aboveWeaknesses: None that I can think ofBottom Line: Great sounding unit. Nice, tight bass and great detail.
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$1000.00
Purchased At: Simply Stereo
Similar Products Used: None recently. I upgraded from a Denon receiver that had served me well.
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NICK KALIANTERIS
a Casual Listener
from Toronto, Ontario CanadaDate Reviewed: September 3, 2003
Strengths: TRULY DYNAMIC IN THE MIDS/TREBLE AND IN
THE BASE.Weaknesses: NONE /THIS AMP IS SIMPLY PERFECT.....Bottom Line: I REVIEWED AND LISTENED TO MANY AMPS, MY
CONCLUSION.... SOLID BUILD/LOW DISTORTION
LOTS OF POWER/GOOD FOR MONEY/VERY DYNAMIC.
THE ANTHEM MCA-20 IS A PERFORMER IT BROUGHT MY HOME THEATRE AND STEREO TO A NEW DIMENSION.
Price Paid:
$1350.00
Purchased At: Kromer Radio
Similar Products Used: DENON/BRYSTON/ROTEL/ADCOM
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todd martin
a AudioPhile
from scottsdale,az,usDate Reviewed: June 26, 2003
Strengths: Price. In a world of imposters that offer 90% of the character of the original and 25% of the price this baby is the ticket.Weaknesses: Not enough knowledgeable dealers who understand the clear value of this product.Bottom Line: I recently had the opportunity to listen to this product at a local dealer and was impressed for its performance/price ratio. That said, I felt that it sounded very similar to AR's VT100. For those hardcore solid state fans, this product lacks the detail of the PASS,KRELL and LEVINSON. It easily competes with ADCOMS products while adding a touch more swing.
This amps top end is slightly rolled off to my ears but pretty much has the extension of CJ.
Similar Products Used: Mccormack,CJ,
AR,Rogue etc.
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