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McCormack DNA amp options....

I currently own a McCormack DNA 0.5, standard, that I have not yet sent to SMC for upgrades. Before I schedule with SMC I wanted to get some opinions from others with experience with the DNA amps. Is it really worth the time and money to consider getting a second 0.5 amp and have them converted to monoblocks? Would there be any advantage, other than the added power, to maybe finding a couple of 1.0's and doing this as opposed to the 0.5? Are there any sonic differences between the 1.0 and the 0.5 amps? Please keep in mind that over time these would be upgraded to a Rev. A or better. I really love my 0.5 and am pretty well set on staying with the McCormack DNA's for SS. Any advice would be a big help. Thank you. Zach
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I used to own (wish I still did) a DNA .05 that I had upgraded to the Rev. A. It was (and still is, I'm sure)an outstanding amp in every respect. SMC is very easy to deal with and Steve is easy to get in touch with. I wouldn't hesitate calling him at all. I have changed amps several times just to get different flavors for my own experience, and unfortunately I couldn't afford to keep the DNA and buy anything else. Still I have nothing but fond memories...

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