Mcormack DNA.5 vs B&K reference 4420

Solid state - but with that warm, involving sound. As a former five-year owner of a .5 I can honestly say it's one of the best amps I've ever heard - I know that's saying a lot, but I truly miss mine (if it could drive difficult speakers, I'd still own it - I now run a $6K Rowland amp). My guess is that it will be the best money you can spend on your system.

Enjoy, and if you get a .5, let me know what you think.

Barton

Never heard the B&K, but the McCormack amp mates wonderfully with Vandys. If you can spend a little more, wait for one with at least Rev B upgrade (or higher) by SMc Audio. One of the great solid state amps out there. I replaced my 0.5 Rev A+ with a $4K Berning tube amp.

My friend Jon uses that exact setup too. He doesn't follow the forum threads regularly, but you could ping him off the list. He is Agon member Bibasset

Marco