Good post Soix-- that's the same advice Steve M. gave me, and that's what I would do also. Steve says the DNA-125 is about equal to a DNA-0.5 Rev. B. Good Luck. Craig
I agree with both Garfish and Soix. Steve M gave me the same advice. The new amps are about a Rev B and are built to a price point. I have both a DNA-0.5 Deluxe and a DNA-0.5 Rev A which I acquired here for $1200. I use the Rev A to drive a pair Magnepan MG-3.6R. I recommend you wait for a Rev A. You will not be disappointed.
I would go with a dna .5 rev/A if you can find one at that price. I've heard the .5 is actually better sounding if you don't need the power. I used to own the 1/reva and I still think it's one of the very best amps out there. Very powerful with a nice spacious sound.
The nice techs at mccormack told me the rev A amps will sound better than the newer dna 225 series. A stereophile review from last november called it a tossup. I found that evaluation surprising given the parts quality used for rev A's verses the price point parts the 125 and 225 amps need to meet.
How would a factory "Deluxe" model then compare with an "SMC upgraded" product? Is the Deluxe comparable to somewhere between Rev. C and Rev. B, or just where does it fit in?
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