SMC McCormack or Vincent Pwr Amp

The speakers are my own build, Hybrid open baffles around 88db, 3 way design (doesn't tell you much, I know :(

It seems that most people are saying that a modded DNA will outperform a Aragon. In other circles it was suggested that I look at something "newer" such as Parasound.

Jed,
I was considering the DNA 1 there is also the virginia series 225. So lets day I have $2000 to 2500 go in the used market. I Van Alstine is another option as well.

Getting back to Jed's comment though, would anyone want to venture if the SMC is/should be better than a 4004 mk II?

It's now Indy Labs. From what I remember they don't mod the 4004 only because they are onto newer stuff now.

You pretty much nailed the discussion on the head regarding the new/old and $$. It came down to some people saying, if you are going to spend $2500, just look for a newer amp on the used market to not futz around.