Pass X-250 or McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe


OK, here is my question. Do I purchase the Pass X-250 or the McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe, both would be purchased used (Pass $3K-$3K, DNA-2 Deluxe $2K-$2.5K)?

My system consists of Sony SCD-777ES, AZ Silver Ref. ICs, BAT VK-30SE tube preamp (probably upgrade it to 31SE) and B&W 803 Matrix Series II speakers. I want the sound to be sweet, very fast, detailed, airy, smooth, extended, slight warmth, bass slam and mucho dynamics and more.

Has anyone compared these amps?

Thanks your input will be well received.
bigkidz

Showing 1 response by stehno

Buy the DNA-2 Deluxe. It's possible the Pass X-250 just might be a tad better sonically now but you'll save about $1500 or so with the DNA-2.

Down the road after you send your DNA-2 to Steve McCormack for his Rev. A upgrade ($2500), there would be only a select few solid state amps made that could even begin to compete with your new DNA-2 Rev. A.

-IMO