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| Pre and power amp for Vandersteen 3A Signature? You must have a really large room, that 13 foot distance from the Vandy's would require almost the same separation between the speakers to get the best sound from them (Wow that's large enough for an IMax screen). I second Unsound's recommendation... | |
| My LP couldn't beat my CD, until now Mark51Happy to report that Forddonald does not have your MPD. I still have it and it has now been completely overhauled by SMc Audio to Platinum + with everything that Steve could throw into it. The bad part is I received it back from them just as... | |
| HDMI 24bit 192khz Playback using AVR Mmarvin19Correct, I run a seperate preamp and amp combination for 2 channel listening and have the Denon connected for home theater use. I noticed that the AVR could decode 24/192 so I thought I would give it a shot. | |
| My NHT 2.5 Speakers Are Hungry You are correct the 2.5's are very power hungry. I drove mine with an Acurus A150 for quite a few years. A couple of years ago bought a McCormack 0.5 Deluxe and WOW what a difference. Didn't realize the 2.5 were that good. Still have them in my be... | |
| Using McCormack DNA-0.5 Deluxe as Mono Amps MorgandoggeIf the upgrade bug strikes you could acquire another DNA-1 Deluxe and do the passive vertical bi-amping described above. I did this with my Vandy 3A Sig's with awesome results. I'm anxiously awaiting the return of my TLC-1 from SMc Audi... | |
| Considering new amp - Mccormack I think the McCormack's would be just what you are looking for. If you happen to live within about two hours of Philadelphia I would be willing to offer up a pair of McCormack DNA-1 Monoblocks for a listening session. This will give you an idea if... | |
| Running a set of NHT 2.5I The 4004 would work very well, also it will take care of your future needs should you decide to upgrade your speakers down the road. That 4004 MK2 here would work fine if you can swing it. | |
| Running a set of NHT 2.5I Thirsty93I run a McCormack .5 Deluxe on my 2.5's and it really brings out the best that they have to offer. Also if you happen to come across one try the Aragon 8002 but those are hard to come by. | |
| McCormack SMC Audio upgrades: how good are they? ChihoYou state your budget is $3K-$4K for the amp, is that after you sell the DNA? If not find a used amp here on Agon, if you are not happy with the way it compares to the DNA 125 Gold you can sell it and try another. The point is you won't loose... | |
| running active and passive together P.S. Also make sure the PSB Gold i can be bi-amped. Just because theres two pair of speaker connections they may be connected together in the speaker at the crossover. | |
| running active and passive together Wow running those two different amps like that might not be the best idea. The McCormack is a lot better sounding amp than the Acurus, you might achieve better results running just the McCormack, but if you want to try bi-amping use the McCormack ... | |
| McCormack monoblocks using DNA-HT1 / DNA-0.5 Mscott58If what you suggest is possible then you would have essentially a fully balanced two channel amp in a single chassis. This sounds like a lot of work on Steve and Kris's part. But if you do some reading on Agon you will find that Steve is a... | |
| Help w/ McCormack RLD-1 integrated into my HT Your RLD-1 has HT pass through. I pulled this off the web site "the RLD-1 features a Theater mode, which sets the RLD-1 to unity gain and locks out the volume and balance controls, passing control to your surround sound processor". You might want ... | |
| Bi-Amp Basics - NHT 29s Another OptionUse two Aragon 8008X3's and pick up a NHT SW3 Slave and you would have one awesome 5.1 and 2 channel system. The Aragon's work great with the NHT's also. Not sure if these are within your budget. But just a suggestion. | |
| Bi-Amp Basics - NHT 29s What you might want to consider, using the five channel amp to drive the 2.9's and the AC2 and your current amp to power your surrounds. Use four of the channel to vertically drive your 2.9's and the fifth to drive the AC2. This would make for a m... |