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McCormack DNA 125 amp-speaker match

I have a McCormack DNA1 amp and RLD-1 preamp. I am looking for speakers to match. I know little to nothing about the
technical terms of equipment. I have listened to the new ProAc Response d25s and the Aerial 7B and like both. The ProAcs sound a bit "brittle" on Miles Davis and some old Sonny Stitt. The dealer says its the quality of the recording. The Aerials sound a bit more nuetral all around.
I can get a considerably better deal on the ProAcs.
One review I read said the ProAcs need " a decent Class A transistor or valve amplifier". I have no idea what this means. Any feedback or help woulld be appreciated as well as any suggestions about what may go well with this amp-preamp. My price range is 5,000 to 6,000 for speakers.
rok3
bigtee
803 posts
 
My pick would be the Aerial 7b's of the 2 you've mentioned. Excellent build quality. It's a good speaker although I'm a first order guy and use Vandersteen's. As mentioned above, the amp is a good match with the Steens.
The 7b's are my favorite non time aligned - phase coherent speaker in their price range.
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deecee
100 posts
 
Definitely the Aerials. This was one of the best "bang per buck" match ups of with the McCormack I ever heard (at least with the old Aerial 7s and DNA-0.5 & 1 amplifiers I heard).

Just match them up with Cardas or Discovery cables and let the drooling begin!

My all time favorite amp with the Aerial line goes to Rowland however.

Lotsa good choices out there and as usual, YMMV.

Good Luck & Happy Listening!
phd
1,316 posts
 
Vandersteen or Klipsch.
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dpac996
702 posts
 
Save some cash: Dynaudio Contour 3 or 1.8, or 3.4.
You won't be sorry
jim_swantko
301 posts
 
Another vote for Aerial.
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