McCormack DNA500 and DNA2


Hi everybody, this is my first post here and the question I'd like to ask is what is the difference between these two units McCormack DNA 500 and DNA2. I think I've set my eyes on one of these units, just don't know which one to pick. Any comments are welcome.
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On a somewhat related note:

What is the better unit, DNA-125 Platinum or DNA-500? This is, assuming of course, that you don't have current-hungry speakers that drop into the low impedance range. Have been looking my DNA-125 upgraded down the line somewhere, but at the going rate of the 500, they are nearly priced out the same these days. Any sonic differences? I would assume, that due to typical dealer markup, that the Platinum 125 would have better parts. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean it sounds better....
I have a Modwright Signature 9.0 w/NOS tubes I am putting into my system today. I will let you know how it meshes with the DNA-125.
Well, 2 days listening to the Modwright 9.0 Signature w/NOS Tung Sol and Sylvania recitifer, and it sounds like a perfect match for the DNA-125 rev. Gold. This is probably the best I have heard this amplifier sound. Huge soundstage, very natural and dynamic. Beats the last 3 preamps I have paired with this amp: Herron VTSP-1a/166, Audio Research LS26, and Dehavilland Ultraverve II. Plus, it is extremely quiet, something I couldn't say about either the ARC or Herron when paired with this amp.

I bet the LS36.5 would be even better!