McCormack DNA 125

I've read a little about that @soix . It's on my radar although the shipping will increase I'm sure.

I used to own McCormack. Pat and I have a pretty long history.

I want to say that SMcAudio has made a pretty good business providing upgrades to their amps. If the DNA125 works and you like it, then keep it as is.

But, if you want to take it as far as it can go, get the upgrades.

Bob

I was just curious as if SMcAudio still in business because I have checked their number and seen to be permanently closed. 

@highend64 stock DNA-125 is an excellent amplifier. If you want to mod it I would the just wait for a modified version to come up on used market. Don’t buy this amp to get it modified…that’s going to be money never recouped. 

In general, I agree totally with @audphile1 but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a modded DNA-125 or 225 come up for sale.  I’m on the other side where I don’t care how much the mods cost cause I’m keeping the amp forever.  I’d say either buy a fully modded used amp if you can find one.  If you’re more of a taste tester try and find a used stock amp and if you really love the sound and wanna take it to near SOTA levels on the relative cheap go for the mods.  That was my route.