McCormack DNA 0.5 with the ARC LS3 pre

Has anyone paired the McCormack DNA 0.5 with the ARC LS3 pre amp? Is this a good match?

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joelj06-12-2003 10:05am

llkcpapfs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 06-12-2003 at 03:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i had this setup for several years; was quite satisfied with it. since then i had the amp upgraded to an "A" revision by SMC and have replaced the ls3 with a BC 21 as i have wanted to try a tube preamp. Have kept the LS3 as a backup though may sell it in the near future.
jiminia Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 06-12-2003 at 10:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned both pieces, but not at the same time. I felt like the LS3 was a bit thin sounding. Its synergy with the McCormack will depend mainly on your choice of speakers. I felt compelled to move on to a different preamp. After many combinations, I keep returning to a tubed preamp and a full-bodied power amp combination. I currently run a pair of mono-ed, balanced, Rev A .5's, which are wonderful sounding amps, and an Audio Research LS16 with ProAc Response 3.5's.