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McCormack DNA-125/225 Upgrades
4yanx,I have no doubt that your experience will be similar to mine. You've got something very special in store! The modified DNA-225 matches beautifully with the Vandersteens, and the Audience PC matches great with the amp. Happy listening! 
McCormack DNA-125/225 Upgrades
I have the first DNA-225 amp upgraded by SMc (upgraded this summer) and have about 400 hours of listening time on it to date. Steve, if you are tracking this thread, I was going to email you, as you requested, with a "review" of the modification, ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
An Opera CD for those who would never, ever buy an Opera CD: The #1 Opera Album ( 2CD set Decca 289 467 632-2). Now, I know some are thinking that they would rather get a poke in the eye with a sharp stick than listen to Opera, but you owe it to y... 
Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well
Attendees to HFS in SF: comments related to this thread? Those of us unable to attend would be interested in any SACD/CD equipment you heard that you found impressive. Thanks for your response. 
Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well
Jtinn,I merely reported what Harry Pearson wrote in TAS about the 963. Apparently he was misinformed. So, are the EMM Labs own transports the only ones that will work with your DAC? Any plans to market a single unit player? 
Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well
FYI: HP mentions on p.111 of the June/July edition of TAS that the Philips DVD-963SA (modified by Meitner) could be used as the SACD transport if you can't find a Philips 1000. You can buy a discounted new 963 for $400!Bruce