I haven't tried a DNA-1 on my N805s, but the DNA.5 sounds fast, sweet, and open, with a moderately large soundstage. I use the Goertz MI-2 speaker cables(biwired) between them. When I tried a Bryston 3B-ST on my Apogee Stages, the Bryston sounded very smooth but too polite. The DNA.5 was faster, more immediate, but slightly dry; neither matched ideally but I preferred the McCormack. Happy listening!
