I had my 22 year old DNA-1 deluxe fully rebuilt last summer. It sounds amazing - quiet, relaxed (and detailed at the same time), with an impressive, life-like three dimensionality to voices and instruments.
McCormack dna-1 upgrade or no
I have a McCormack dna-1 with a older gold rev a mod to it and I was thinking about sending it back to McCormack for another upgrade.From what I understand the next step would be around 2500.Should I do the upgrade or sell the dna-1 take the money from that and the 2500 and upgrade to either a new or used amp?
I use Nht 2.9 speakers Btw.Thanks Bob
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My original DNA-1 was purchased in 1994 and gone through 3 upgrades. The only remaining original part is the heat fins. I am considering the power block upgrade because separate power supplies on my LTA preamp and Lumin streamer do make quite a noticeable improvement. Any DNA-1 owners have experience with the power block update. I can easily live with my present DNA-1 which has great clarity, musicality, tonal balance and deep slams. |
re comment by mickeyb
McCormack (the brand name) was sold to C-J. That is a totally different entity than SMc Audio, which is independently owned and run by Steve McCormack. SMc builds their own amps and preamps, which are high-dollar products and hang with the best of them. They also completely upgrade older McCormack amps etc like the DNA-1 and make them brand new and better (I want one, and should have kept my old DNA-1 when it died, for a future upgrade). The new "Gravity Base" that they install in the amps is said to be amazing, and was a byproduct of the work Steve has been doing with designer David Berning.
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