I'm not sure. I've owned the DNA-2 LAE (Limited Anniversary Edition) and now a DNA-2 Revision A. The LAE was rated by one reviewer as the best solid state amp (of many) back in 1998. As good as it was, the DNA-2 Revision A is simply quite superior to the LAE.
I would buy the DNA-2 simply because you can have it modified by Steve McCormack at smcaudio.com for about $2500 to a Revision A $3k for a Rev A Gold upgrade where in both cases he basically guts the amp and rebuilds much of it with some of the best and/or better aftermarket parts available.
After which, you'd be asking the question: "are there any similarities between the DNA-2 Rev A Gold and any other amplifier?"
-IMO
I would buy the DNA-2 simply because you can have it modified by Steve McCormack at smcaudio.com for about $2500 to a Revision A $3k for a Rev A Gold upgrade where in both cases he basically guts the amp and rebuilds much of it with some of the best and/or better aftermarket parts available.
After which, you'd be asking the question: "are there any similarities between the DNA-2 Rev A Gold and any other amplifier?"
-IMO