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McCormack DNA-225 vs. Threshold T800D

I currently have the McCormack DNA-225 and have been looking into the Threshold T800D but don't know much about its sound. Has anyone compared the sound of each other? I do know that the Threshold is Class A and runs HOT.

Or should I just mod the McCormack and see how far it can go? I've always heard great things about the sound of the T800D especially when matched up with a T2 preamp! $$$$

Please let me know if you've heard both and could comment on each sound.

Thanks
asi_tek

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asi_tek OP
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I am also awaiting to see what he has to offer for the DNA-225. I hope he can provide a package that will blow alot of 5K-10K amps out of the water. we'll see.
asi_tek OP
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I noticed my DNA-225 runs rather warm all the time as well. Runs actually much hotter than alot of other amps I've seen. But probably not as hot as any Class A type amp.

I did change out the puny 16awg (I believe) wire internally with Belden 83802 cable conductors, it seems to tighten the low end and detail/resolution is great. Also, ditched the crappy stock speaker wire with a SLEW of silver wire in its place.

I have a Chris VH flavor 2 cable I made with his new material awhile back and it sound great.
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