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| Preamp dillema for McCormack Ultra Platinum Long awaited update but I was able to find a RLD-1 in excellent condition for just under $500....should be here tomorrow.I would like to find a good tubed pre again that matches my system but I want to wait and save some more and get what I want.... | |
| Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax This is a good thread and here's my input on this, take it for what's its worth.About 5 months ago I took delivery of my Ultra Platinum modified McCormack DNA-1 to replace a B&K 200.2 which has and still does serve me well.Needless to say the ... | |
| Preamp dillema for McCormack Ultra Platinum Thank you for all the words of wisdom. My DNA-1 was not modded for balanced, so that should give me more options. I like the idea of a DAC with volume control, I believe if I settle on one that will be in the criteria. Right now I’m using a Norths... | |
| upgrading from McCormack DNA-1 to.....? Just recently going from a B&K 200.2 to a DNA-1 Ultra Platinum, I can say without a doubt, it was not a step backward....but a jump forward.I don't believe you can point the finger at the amp when you change the preamp and speakers at the same... | |
| Preamp dillema for McCormack Ultra Platinum The Hegel P20 does look nice, I do like the remote... :) | |
| Preamp dillema for McCormack Ultra Platinum Thanks for that, I will look into them. I would like to think my VTL 2.5 would work the way I want but this one has 20db of fixed gain. | |
| Preamp dillema for McCormack Ultra Platinum This DNA-1 is setup for unbalanced inputs so the input impedance is 100K ohms. My current setup sounds really good, but I want to say there seems to be a very, very slight attenuation or just something missing in the neighborhood of 500 Hz. Perhap... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 Well, the amp arrived a few weeks ago...I've only managed to get about 10-15 hours of listening so far based on a crazy work schedule.First off, this a finely crafted amp. I also didn't expect the size as I've only seen some pics of it, fit and fi... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 I wanted to update this, as the amp will be shipped this week. I ended up moving up to the Ultra Platinum DNA-1. With the price of the build, I contemplated an integrated setup but for the $$$ it seems like the DNA-1 will be well worth it, can't w... | |
| Furutech AC Receptacles Old thread......but I will give my thoughts on this.Some will say there is no change in sound. Some will say that without even experimenting and base the statements of a hunch.When I rebuilt my last pair of speaker crossovers, I played the same CD... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 Wanted to update this, as mentioned earlier, it will be a DNA-1 with a fresh Gold revision, along with the plitron transformer, wire upgrade, diodes, and maybe something smaller along the way...but for the most part that's where we're at.Been itch... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 gdnrbob....the ebay amp is the one I went with....thanks for the tip. Everything just fell into place today, he accepted my offer, and the seller who is a very cool guy, lives about 30 min from SMC and took it over to Steve today.Steve said it was... | |
| What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp Would the Cary Cinema be a worthwhile candidate? Not sure which model to look for but I would assume at least the Cinema 6. | |
| What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp Forgot to mention I'm using a B&K 200.2 amp which is on the warm side. I've been thinking about the Parasound A21 and perhaps that would clean up the highs a little when using the Mullards.I will look into what's been recommended, I appreciate... | |
| B&K ST202, modify or replace I don't believe I need more than what the .5 provides, but more is always welcome...some amps work as good with lower ratings.I'm driving Polk SDA SRS 2.3 TL speakers and they can be power hungry. These speakers are freshly recapped and while the ... |