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McCormack Power Drive DNA-2 Deluxe for Maggie LRS?

Just found a local DNA-2 for sale.  This is the Deluxe with supposedly some upgraded parts.  Strongly considering purchasing to power my LRS.  Anybody use this amp for Maggies?  Definitely seems to have enough juice.  I am currently using a Mc DNA.5 and while it sounds great, I do notice a little bit of strain at times.  If the 2 has the same smooth sound with power to spare it should be a winner.
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pkatsuleas
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jjss49
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should be fine
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phcollie
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I'm sure you could hook up 4 of the LRS to that amp and have zero problems  ;)   100A current. 900w if it dips into 2 ohm?  That amp would just say "Hold my beer...."    ;)
mitch2
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Look at the DNA-2 pictures on my system page.  Yes, it definitely has the juice and it will also provide a bit of a mid-bass bump compared to the other McCormack amps.  If you are newer into this hobby, you may do better by getting another DNA-0.5 and having Steve McCormack do a monoblock conversion.  Even if you don’t have the money now, you could later have SMc upgrade those amps to a pair that will drive almost anything and will sound just stellar.  He did that for me with a pair of DNA-1s. You don’t have the same option for a similar level of performance with the DNA-2.  OTOH, if you simply want a good sounding amp with plenty of power and no desire for future upgrades, then the DNA-2 should meet your needs.
pkatsuleas OP
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Thank for the replies, gentlemen!  
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