Classe CA-2300 versus McCormack DNA 500

Other than the power output does anybody have any experience of the differences or similarities?

philefreak04-18-2020 10:10pm

oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,464 posts 04-19-2020 at 12:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can't compare the two but the McCormack 500 is one of the best sounding high power amps I have ever heard. I had a DNA 225 on loan and bought a DNA 125 . They were great amps but unfortunately conrad Johnson ceased production of McCormack gear. It was great stuff. I believe C-J still services them though.
unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,313 posts 04-19-2020 at 01:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMHO, the Classe’s are more neutral in soundstage presentation, warmer in spectral balance, more reticent in dynamics, and a bit grainier. IMHO, the McCormacks are more forward in soundstage, more neutral and transparent in spectral balance, more dynamic and smoother. Depending on your speakers and system, as well as personal taste either are quite good. YMMV!