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Topic: McCormack DNA 225 or Conrad Johnson MF-2500: Which one and why?

Please discuss.

Thank you.
sydneysophia

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Marakanetz, c-j bought McCormack. McCormack is run independantly from c-j, though I believe McCormack stopped offering balanced connections shortly after being aquired by c-j (who never offered anything balanced).
While they both offer a rather liquid sound for solid state, they are different. The c-j being rounder, more laid back and can be current limited (lower impedances can make the bass a bit loose),the McCormack can be crisper (yet liquid),much tighter in the bass, and if not matched properly a bit forward and shouty. YMMV.