McCormack DNA-1 vs Odyssey Stratus vs Marsh 400

From memory I think the McCormack was a bit sweeter than the Aragon. I think the McCormack had a bit more bass as well. But it has been a few years. Haven't heard Odyssey but I think they are completely different from the 2 fore mentioned amps. If what I read is correct they would be much smoother than those mentioned. Marsh is also different from those mentioned ( IHMO ) It would fit in between the McCormack and the Odyssey. Don't know what your pre is but I needed a tube pre with the McCormack to tame it a little. And Proac might be a bit bright with McCormack. That amp will jump out and get ya!

Sempaul,

If you want your Proacs to completely disappear. ( which I don't think is possible ) then I would shift over to tubes. I have never heard proacs sound as good as when I have listened to them on a tube setup.

However if your are bent on your direction, you might try the Marsh with your pre. However I would add CJ and Classe to your list if I were you. I think Classe would beat out any of the amps mentioned with your pre. And as they say with CJ " It just sounds right " And both of these companies have been around quite a long time. Service wont be a problem.

Of course in the end you will need to finally take the time to listen to some different amps. Our opinions are based on our listening experiences and our likes and dislikes.