SMC McCormack or Vincent Pwr Amp


Hi,
I am considering upgrading from my Aragon 4004 mkII to possibly an SMC DNA 1 or a comparable Voncent Power Amp. Any suggestions as the wether either of these is a step up over what I currently have and the preferrred manufacturer?
Thanks
jimbones
Getting back to Jed's comment though, would anyone want to venture if the SMC is/should be better than a 4004 mk II?
McCormack no question. I called to ask some questions before mine arrived, Steve McCormack answers his own phone, and takes his time explaining things. You just don't get that kind of service many places ! ! !
Hi Jimbones

I checked the archives and found an old discussion post regarding Aragon vs. McCormack.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1348589019

It may shed a little light on the topic at hand. McCormack got the nod in the previous discussion.

Things may have changed though. Sorry if you saw this thread already.
The speakers are my own build, Hybrid open baffles around 88db, 3 way design (doesn't tell you much, I know :(

It seems that most people are saying that a modded DNA will outperform a Aragon. In other circles it was suggested that I look at something "newer" such as Parasound.