McCormack dna-1 upgrade or no
I have a McCormack dna-1 with a older gold rev a mod to it and I was thinking about sending it back to McCormack for another upgrade.From what I understand the next step would be around 2500.Should I do the upgrade or sell the dna-1 take the money from that and the 2500 and upgrade to either a new or used amp?
I use Nht 2.9 speakers Btw.Thanks Bob
I’m glad to read about your experience’s and am glad you guys are honest. I have no doubt that once I send it off it will be the best I can afford.I put together my system on a budget and have done what I can to upgrade through the years,I have always said that’s it’s really nice to be able to pick up the phone and talk to the man who’s name is on the amp. |
My original DNA-1 was purchased in 1994 and gone through 3 upgrades. The only remaining original part is the heat fins. I am considering the power block upgrade because separate power supplies on my LTA preamp and Lumin streamer do make quite a noticeable improvement. Any DNA-1 owners have experience with the power block update. I can easily live with my present DNA-1 which has great clarity, musicality, tonal balance and deep slams. |
re comment by mickeyb
McCormack (the brand name) was sold to C-J. That is a totally different entity than SMc Audio, which is independently owned and run by Steve McCormack. SMc builds their own amps and preamps, which are high-dollar products and hang with the best of them. They also completely upgrade older McCormack amps etc like the DNA-1 and make them brand new and better (I want one, and should have kept my old DNA-1 when it died, for a future upgrade). The new "Gravity Base" that they install in the amps is said to be amazing, and was a byproduct of the work Steve has been doing with designer David Berning.
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