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McCormack DNA .5 and 1- big difference?

I've got some B&K amps (ST-202 & Sonata EX-442) but a chance to pick up a McCormack DNA at a good price has arisen. Trying to pony up some spending money in case it's a wise choice.

I've lusted after the DNA 1, this model is the .5 however.

Looks like a slightly simplified board design internally, and power doesn't seem to be that reduced- advertised 100wpc/8 ohms for the .5 vs. 150wpc/8 ohms for the 1.

Looks like neither are a dual mono design- which I like in my EX-442.

Would the .5 also run cooler?

Need to power a variety of speakers- Dahlquist DQ-10s, aDs L1230s, AR 9LSIs, Vandersteen 2Cs and Thiel CS 2s.
thedelihaus

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ptmconsulting
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The .5 always had the reputation of being more refined than the 1. Yes, the 1 has more power, as does the 500. But unless you really need the power I think you would do better with a .5, most especially if you can get it to Rev A status.

The rev A versions of these amps are a whole different breed than the standard or deluxe versions.

Enjoy,
Bob
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