Considering McCormack DNA 225 - opinions?

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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    Congrats on the DNA!

    One of the DNA variants is on my want list. I really want to see how it mates up with a couple of particular tube preamps I have in mind. Also, I really want to compare a warm and fuzzy class A/B amp with a set of switching amp monoblocks like the NCore designs or something like these Bel Canto Design units: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649360623-bel-canto-design-ref1000-stereophile-class-a-rated/

    I'm so far away from getting there....but it all starts with a quest!
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,325
    WLDock wrote: »
    Congrats on the DNA!

    One of the DNA variants is on my want list. I really want to see how it mates up with a couple of particular tube preamps I have in mind. Also, I really want to compare a warm and fuzzy class A/B amp with a set of switching amp monoblocks like the NCore designs or something like these Bel Canto Design units: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649360623-bel-canto-design-ref1000-stereophile-class-a-rated/

    I'm so far away from getting there....but it all starts with a quest!
    I was 'nudged' to get my DNA 125, and have been nothing but delighted with it. Regarding tube pre's, I'm using a Peachtree Audio novaPre hybrid (w/ tube engaged), and recently added an Eastern Electric MiniMax BBA tube buffer-booster between the Peachtree and the McCormack. Sounds great B)
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,552
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    I have two, a Gold 0.5 Deluxe and a 1.0, you will not be sorry. Best amp I have ever heard honestly, both of them LOL!

    I thought all amps sound the same >:)
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  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 3,032
    machone wrote: »
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    I have two, a Gold 0.5 Deluxe and a 1.0, you will not be sorry. Best amp I have ever heard honestly, both of them LOL!

    I thought all amps sound the same >:)

    They do - until you power them up :wink:

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