stevemcx
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| Any info on the new Mccormack DNA 250? This question has come my way several times recently, so let me take this opportunity to clarify...I left McCormack Audio about 3 years ago to pursue building my new preamp (the VRE-1) and to continue expanding the equipment upgrades I offer throu... | |
| Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k Hey - whatever works! Glad to hear the Axiom is working for you. It's about as simple as a passive volume control can get (while still including "features" like a chassis), but if that's all you need for now, you're all set. I'll be happy to talk ... | |
| Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k JP11801 - Brownsfan is correct - your DNA-1 Rev A Balanced has an input impedance of 10KOhm. This limits your passive choices somewhat - transformer-based designs (TVC) units are your best bet, and resistor-based designs (with conventional volume ... | |
| Passive preamp users help with McCormack Passive’s Wendell is correct - you should contact me directly to discuss this. For one thing, it seems likely that you are connected to the active outputs - not the passive. Be sure you are connected to the passive outputs if that is how you would like to r... | |
| Do you leave your McCormack amps powered on 24/7? Hi Bjue -I hear this question from time to time, but the answer is true for all audio gear. There is no question that leaving your equipment powered-up will keep it sounding its best and ready for critical listening at any moment. The downside is ... | |
| Help troubleshooting McCormack separates? Good luck, indeed! We're still shooting in the dark here, but I would like to suggest that you look into an improved Earth ground arrangement for your AC system. Just a thought, but worth pursuing. (Yes, I recall that the problem showed up over at... | |
| Review: SMc VRE-1 Preamplifier I just want to thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts and comments. I put a tremendous amount of work into developing the VRE-1, so it really means a lot to see that others appreciate the results. That someone with your depth of exper... | |
| Temperature of McCormack DNA-1? Hi Ben -It's no big deal if the heatsinks get very hot, so long as the ambient temperature inside the amp stays relatively cool. The amp can operate at temperatures that would burn you, but the fact remains that heat is the enemy of component long... | |
| Temperature of McCormack DNA-1? Hi Rubber -Your experience is within the normal range for the DNA-1. Just how hot it gets depends on a number of factors, including where it is located (for instance, in a closed cabinet vs. out in the open), how much air flow it gets, the ambient... | |
| Power cable for McCormack DNA-1 I remember rounding-up a bunch of "standard" 14awg power cords and listening to them, and picking the one I felt gave the best overall performance. I can't recall the specific brand - that little factoid is lost in the mists of time ;-)Mingles is ... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 or DNA-1 deluxe? Thanks for the responses, friends. Here is a bit of additional background information...The Deluxe upgrade program started with the DNA-1, and consisted of replacing a selected set of parts with higher-performance, more expensive parts for impro... | |
| "popping" when moving to balanced cables on Amp Your Anthem preamp does not consume very much current (about like a 70W light bulb) so you might consider just leaving it on. In my opinion, there is no particular reason to turn it off other than having all the lights off. | |
| how to increase volume from tape deck? You got me curious about the Altec Peerless 15095, so I did a little digging. It looks like they would do the job if you are willing to deal with creating a wiring harness and perhaps mounting them in a small chassis. And they appear to be fairly ... | |
| how to increase volume from tape deck? Hi Lloyd -I think you're on the right track. You can pickup a used Mackie mixer (like a 1202VLZ) quite inexpensively, and this would give you some EQ to play with, as well. A decent preamp would likely cost a bit more and might not have EQ, but it... | |
| Bypass caps Unfortunately, this is one of those topics where you first have to define your terms. The term bypass cap is used quite differently by audiophiles and electrical engineers. Audiophiles typically use the term to refer to multiple capacitors wired... |