Upgrade McCormack or...


I have a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe that I've been very happy with for the past two years, but I'd like to see if I can do better within a limited budget.  Steve McCormack's folks at SMC will upgrade it for ~$1850 (Gold upgrade), but is there a better amp I can find for less than $3000 used (the approximate value of my amp plus upgrade cost), that might make more sense; any suggestions? 
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Showing 3 responses by gdnrbob

I would definitely go with SMcAudio's upgrades.
Pat and Steve provide excellent service, and you can spend whatever you are comfortable spending- though their standard upgrades are probably the way to go.
The nice thing is that they will tailor the upgrade with the equipment you are using.
Though I would ask them for a time frame, if you need the amps upgraded quickly. Sometimes they get a backlog that can keep things from getting upgraded quickly.
BTW, they upgraded my DNA-1's to monoblocks as well as upgrading my Micro Power amps to monoblocks and Micro Line Drive.
All of which perform way beyond their original configuration.

Bob
I concur with Mitch2, 
SMcAudio converted my DNA-1's to monoblocks and also converted a pair of Micro power amps to monoblocks, and upgraded a Micro preamp.
Their work is 1st class.
@soix ,
I would call SMc and provide them with your related equipment. I know it helps if they know what they are dealing with. In every case, Pat has helped direct me during the upgrade path.
Bob
I never heard of Clayton before. I, too, would be interested in the comparison.
B