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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@muskyman1 Congratulations on your choice -- I'm sure you won't be disappointed!  Please let us know how it sounds with your Salks -- what are you using for a pre, and do you use a DAC?  Happy New Year, Casey

 

@unsound I know how you feel, unsound, it looks like he wrote that without reading your post.  Apparently, his sh*t seems to have written itself!  All I can say is let it go, and have a Happy New Year.

@patrico200 I understand your fear of shipping the rebuilt amp cross-country.  All I can say is call Steve and Patrick -- they have a lot of experience with such things, and if they think they can ship it to you safely, I wouldn't doubt it.  Good luck, and have a Happy New Year.