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NAD S200 vs. McCormack DNA125

I have a pair of Vandersteen 3A Signatures. My listening room is small (25 X 13) and I listen at moderate levels. I have heard good things about the Vandersteen/McCormack pairing, but I'm also a big fan of NAD. I have the opportunity to buy a used S200 or a used DNA-125. A DNA 225 is too expensive. The pre-amp and cables will also be upgraded, but I don't know to what. Source is NAD 720.
byron_taylor
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
In your position I'd definitely go for the McCormack DNA-125. If you can find a McCormack DNA-0.5 with the Rev. A mod. from Steve McCormack that would be a great amp to build around or even just a stock DNA 1.0.
byron_taylor OP
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Thank you all. Six unanimous opinions is enough to make a decision.
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audphile1
4,931 posts
 
McCormack.
snaila4
1 posts
 
I purchased a preowned DNA-1 Dlx a while back and have been so happy I chucked my NAD preamp and tracked down a TLC-1 Dlx passive pre.

Nice comination. . . .but now I feel I need to upgrade my speakers. . .

You won't go wrong with McCormack
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
The wise money is also the unanimous pick here. Get the McCormack. Get the upgrades, too. I did the Platinum upgrades on my DNA-225 and it is one of the finest amps I've heard, at any price.
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