Homedesign, you're cracking me up to say the least.
For the record, Richard Marsh was the first designer / builder to come up with a preamp that unconditionally passed J. Peter Moncrieff of International Audio Review's ( IAR ) "straight wire bypass" tests. This prototype unit was designed and built in the mid to late 1970's. Whether or not you like the sound of his products that he has recently designed and how well they match with your other components in terms of cosmetics and sonics would strictly be a personal thing.
I think that either amp is well built and well designed. I think that McCormack does some things that are more adventurous and "forward thinking" than any other amp out there. Once again, which one you decide to go with would be a matter of personal taste and system synergy. Sean
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PS... don't forget to color coordinate your interconnects with your drapes and carpet for best performance : )
For the record, Richard Marsh was the first designer / builder to come up with a preamp that unconditionally passed J. Peter Moncrieff of International Audio Review's ( IAR ) "straight wire bypass" tests. This prototype unit was designed and built in the mid to late 1970's. Whether or not you like the sound of his products that he has recently designed and how well they match with your other components in terms of cosmetics and sonics would strictly be a personal thing.
I think that either amp is well built and well designed. I think that McCormack does some things that are more adventurous and "forward thinking" than any other amp out there. Once again, which one you decide to go with would be a matter of personal taste and system synergy. Sean
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PS... don't forget to color coordinate your interconnects with your drapes and carpet for best performance : )