Specifications

“No Fuse” Design
By eliminating fuses in the DC rails, P2 and P5 amplifiers are Direct-
Connected
™
to the power supply capacitor bank. This keeps output
impedance remarkably low while making more power available to the
amplifier and ultimately to the speakers. Even when the amplifiers are
driving lower- or complex-impedance loads, the result is audibly superior
sonic performance. If an output short circuit does occur, only the AC line
breaker will trip—there are no fuses to replace. Not only is this a function
of convenience (lifting the cover to change a fuse in the mighty P5 could
be challenging), it also produces an advanced circuit board layout and a
strong, rugged output stage.
The standby low-power supply is protected by auto-resetting Positive
Temperature Coefficent thermistors (PTCs). Again, the inconvenience of
replacing fuses is avoided while amplifier circuitry remains well protected.
Once the condition that tripped the PTC disappears, the circuit automatically
restores itself and the amplifier becomes fully functional again.
Anthem
™
Statement designers incorporated an AC line breaker on every
channel, positioned where they can be visually monitored and easily
reset by the user. Once again, these amplifiers reap the benefits of a
completely modular design—in the event of an abnormal condition, if the
breaker on one channel trips the remaining channels will continue to
operate normally. And since the breakers are completely outside of the
signal path they do not compromise sonic integrity.
RCA and XLR True-Balanced™ Inputs!
A three-way switch on the amplifiers’ rear panel offers an RCA input, a
professional quality XLR balanced input and an attenuated XLR balanced
connection (for preamplifiers that require it).
Gold-plated female RCA jacks and gold-plated XLR balanced connections
provide the highest-quality input connections. Our fully buffered, double-
balanced-XLR input stage (True-Balanced
™
) ensures the lowest level of
noise and hum possible.
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Oversize Gold-Plated Binding Posts
Custom-designed oversize gold-plated Anthem
™
Statement binding posts
ensure full power delivery at all times. They are easy to use and facilitate
large speaker cable connectors.
Multiple Power On/Off Options
P2 and P5 amplifiers can be powered On/Off three ways: manually, with
the On/Off switch on the front panel; remotely, via the 12-volt trigger
input on the rear panel; or automatically, with our patented Auto-On/Off
circuit. Auto-On turns the amplifier on when it senses an input signal on
any channel and switches it off 20 minutes after the input signal ends.
Oversize Aluminum Heatsinks
With more than 1,125 square inches (7,258 cm
2
) of computer-modeled
heatsink (including large serrated fins) per channel, P2 and P5 amplifiers
are superbly equipped to dissipate the heat generated by their high
power levels quickly and efficiently. This, in turn, eliminates the need for
noise-inducing cooling fans. A thermal sensor on each individual heatsink
continuously monitors safe operating temperature.
Designed and Built in North America
Fine-grain brushed aluminum cover and extruded aluminum handles.
Heavy-gauge, low-resonance 12-awg steel chassis and oversize aluminum
heatsinks generate serious high-end weight and authority.
Superior-quality Blue LEDs add an elegant finishing touch to the high-end
demeanour of these multichannel amplifiers.
While a detachable AC power cord comes in handy when connecting various
components, its function is more than one of simple convenience. High-end
products typically offer the freedom to use a variety of after-market power
cords offered by specialty cable manufacturers. By including IEC detachable
AC female sockets and high-power, high-quality 14-awg AC cords, P2 and
P5 amplifiers further demonstrate
their high-end pedigree.
The P2 and P5 can also be ordered
with optional rack-mount handles.
(See Dealer for more information.)