McCormack DNA1 power ratings

Lately I've seen 2 different power ratings for this amplifier. One is 150 wpc and the other is 185 wpc into 8 ohms. Is there a difference between the two or did McCormack beef up the amp a few years after release?

rkc566601-23-2002 11:55pm

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akaddict Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 51 posts 02-07-2002 at 05:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My copy of owner's manual & 1993 Product Brochure both say 150 wpc. Sometimes I run out of oomph into Thiel 2 2's.
stevemcx Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 166 posts 02-11-2002 at 09:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I originally rated the DNA-1 at 150W per channel just because I am conservative about this sort of thing. The design of the DNA-1 did not change, but the marketing folks did decide to change the power spec to more accurately reflect the amp's power at clipping. Most DNA-1s will hit clipping at about 185 - 190 Watts into 8 Ohms, but quite a few will put out over 200 Watts. Best regards, Steve McCormack McCormack Audio SMc Audio
swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 02-12-2002 at 04:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, I guess that settles it!

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