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| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 Get a non functioning unit and have it sent to SMc Audio. They will essentially remove everything and give you a new amp. There is one DNA-1on Ebay with a 'Make Offer'. Have the seller ship it directly to SMc. Pat or Steve will guide you through t... | |
| McCormack DNA 500 loud hum I would not doubt Steve and Patrick's knowledge about amp construction-no disrespect to your tech, but they are the most 'stand-up' guys in the business. Call SMc and get the answer from the horse's (designer's) mouth.B | |
| integrated amp recommendations needed How about an old Adcom 555? You might find a McCormack DNA-1 for around $800. SMcAudio can update it if funds appear later. The Adcom can be upgraded by Musical Design, too.B | |
| recommendation on power conditioner for mc452 +1 for jwpstayman. A whole house surge protector would be the best way to go. They aren't very expensive (not counting installation), but will provide peace of mind.Remember, these are sacrificial, so if you do get zapped, you need to replace the ... | |
| Shipping For the best protection, ship them on a pallet via freight or a private shipper like Uship. I sold my Vandersteen 3a Sigs to someone in NC and he used Uship. It worked out well.Also, I would invest in a strapping tool and strapping. It really keep... | |
| Soundtracks and Film scores, your favourites North by Northwest-Bernard Herrmann | |
| Audioquest vs Clear Day Cables Regarding the AQ's, I would PM Audioconnection (Johnny Rutan), he carries AQ and knows their characteristics. He might be able to give some insight on the Clear Day, too.B | |
| Need recommendations for floor spike protectors +2 for Herbies. Though Randy has a good point. It's always best to contact the manufacturer directly.B | |
| Audioquest @OP,Yes, cables (and just about all equipment) benefit from a 'break in'. I guess it just gets those electrons moving in sync.I'm glad the AQ cables are working for you. They are a good company.B | |
| Need suggestions for streaming files to my stereo +2 for Bluesound.B | |
| Why is modern pop music today so terrible? I thank Providence for having let me be born in the '60's. Record labels/producers hired musicians who showed creativity, as opposed to what is now produced-music that will sell and make money-lacking any substantive/enduring quality. Though I exp... | |
| Why is modern pop music today so terrible? @stfoth,That there are so many talented musicians playing classical music in China and are being recorded should be indicative that the genre is alive an well. Though I do agree that the majority of the population is probably listening to somethin... | |
| Why is modern pop music today so terrible? @stfoth,A lot of children in China are not only listening to, but playing Classical music- and playing it well.They will probably save this genre from disappearing.B | |
| 2 Channel Subwoofer connection My recommendation would be Vandersteen 2w/q sub(s) with the proper crossover. It would free up the Jolida from reproducing the lower frequencies, and they integrate seemlessly.B | |
| Ayre Codex dac and headphone connections question Why not contact Ayre directly?I would email Michael Wiedmaier<mwiedmaier@ayre.com>He responds quickly would provide the most accurate info.B |