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McCormack pres/amps and Steve's mods

I have a DNA .5 Rev A and absolutely love it. I may never part with it. Right now, 100wx2 should be plenty for the nOrh mini 9.0's I have coming. But what happens when I want or need more power? Do I go with a matched pair of DNA .5 monoblocks, or a DNA-1 Rev. A?

On that note, does a DNA.5 Rev A sound the same as the DNA-1 Rev A or DNA-2 Rev A?

And what should be the next upgrade based on the nOrh speakers - having Steve upgrade my stock RLD-1, or adding/upgrading the amp?

It's nice to get an idea of where my upgrading will go so I can set appropriate savings goals. :)
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stevemcx
166 posts
 
Hi there 'Goners -

I figure I might as well throw in my `5 cents worth, and that would be to simply state my fondness for dual mono amps. I particularly like the true monoblock configuration (which also provides the highest power), but I also like using a pair of matched stereo amps in the "passive vertical bi-amp" configuration (this depends on having bi-wireable speakers). Single stereo amps are certainly convenient, but mono pairs offer higher performance. They also allow you to place each amp alongside its speaker, thus keeping the speaker wires as short as possible.

Best regards,
Steve McCormack
www.SMcAudio.com
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
Given the extra dough, I'd love to have a clone to my DNA-225 to do just that.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Ditto 4yanx comments about Steve Ms customer service and good advice. I've moved into a much more estoric beast (tube otls), but my 0.5 Rev A+ was a pretty damn impressive amp.
artg
362 posts
 
Swampwlker - we have some things in common. Dont you have a Berning?

I went from A DNA-1 Rev B (and a short period with an Ayre V-5x before settling on the Berning.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
You are right, Artg. I do have a Berning and other "true" OTLs. Still trying to make up my mind.
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