Which McCormack


looking to spend about $1100 to $1300 on amp, DNA 125 or DNA .5 w/ smc audio upgrades?
mkaes
According to Steve McCormack he was able to incorporate many of the Rev. B mods into the DNA-125 and it is a great amp, but the 0.5 Rev. A goes even further and you can probably find one used for around $1400 if you have the time. I've got a 0.5 Rev. A and overall it seems more transparent than the newer McCormack models I've heard, but they were in different systems so take that for what it's worth. All I can tell you is the 0.5 Rev. A is a true open window to the music and upstream components with outstanding dynamics, detail, imaging, soundstaging, and overall control. If you can't find or wait for a Rev. A I'm sure the 125 will get you most of the way there, but I'd try for the Rev. A first. Best of luck.

Tim
Good post Soix-- that's the same advice Steve M. gave me, and that's what I would do also. Steve says the DNA-125 is about equal to a DNA-0.5 Rev. B. Good Luck. Craig
I agree with both Garfish and Soix. Steve M gave me the same advice. The new amps are about a Rev B and are built to a price point. I have both a DNA-0.5 Deluxe and a DNA-0.5 Rev A which I acquired here for $1200. I use the Rev A to drive a pair Magnepan MG-3.6R. I recommend you wait for a Rev A. You will not be disappointed.