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MacCormack Upgrades from SMc Audio?

Hi all, My Phono Pre-Amp is a MacCormack Micro Phono Drive bought back around '96.

Just doing some surfing today, I stumbled upon Steve MacCormack's site, and see that he lists two upgrade revisions for the Micro Phono Drive, and also produces a better outboard Power Supply versus the original Wall Wart that came with the unit.

From the sound of his description, his better revision B upgrade essentially replaces just about every component in the unit, going to better Burr-Brown Op Amps, trimmed RIAA Stage, Vishay components, etc, etc. The cost of this upgrade is said to be $500, and this was actually what I paid for this unit new when I bought it.

Also, the Outboard power Supply costs $275, WBT RCA's another $60 Whattya think?
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Sorry for the thread hi-jack again but does anyone have any feedback on any recent SMc Audio upgrades to vintage McCormack DACs? How do they sound? I have a vintage stock McCormack DAC-1 that I like but I fear it may be part of the glare issue I'm experiencing right now from my system. Other members have pointed me to a Monarchy NM24 DAC as a potential replacement which I realize is a totally different animal vs what I have currently. I'd like to stay with McCormack though.

I read the 6moons review about the SMc Audio Ultra DAC but was wondering if anyone had any newer modded McCormack DACs and what their thoughts on them were.

Thanks in advance.
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