For what it's worth, I liked the DNA 0.5 Deluxe a LOT more than the DNA 125.
The DNA 0.5 was smooth yet detailed and "demanded" more and more listening; the DNA 125 was cold and sterile by comparison and got boring very quickly.
[Associated equipment: Esoteric P-70 CD transport, Universal Audio 2192 DAC/master clock, Sony ST-S555ES tuner with Component Plus USA (Joseph Chow) upgrades, Meitner PA-6i Plus preamp, Iconic 704-8A speakers in Stonehenge V clone cabinets.]
I've now acquired a DNA-1 Deluxe and currently deciding whether to go for a Silver + Plitron transformer upgrade or a straight Gold upgrade. They're about the same price.
Anyone out there been able to compare these two options?
Cheers,
Joel.
The DNA 0.5 was smooth yet detailed and "demanded" more and more listening; the DNA 125 was cold and sterile by comparison and got boring very quickly.
[Associated equipment: Esoteric P-70 CD transport, Universal Audio 2192 DAC/master clock, Sony ST-S555ES tuner with Component Plus USA (Joseph Chow) upgrades, Meitner PA-6i Plus preamp, Iconic 704-8A speakers in Stonehenge V clone cabinets.]
I've now acquired a DNA-1 Deluxe and currently deciding whether to go for a Silver + Plitron transformer upgrade or a straight Gold upgrade. They're about the same price.
Anyone out there been able to compare these two options?
Cheers,
Joel.