@cheeg I have a recently rebuilt DNA-1 Gold Special and it is fabulous. I have no experience with Parasound but know from talking with Steve McCormack that much of the circuit improvements he employs in his rebuilds now were realized based on his building cost no object amps. for some well-heeled customers. As most great audio designers do, Steve took stock of what he learned in those extreme efforts and trickled those ideas down to the SMc Audio upgrades. Incredible value, incredible music!
A21 vs McCormack?
If you had a choice between a new Parasound A21 and a newly rebuilt (Gold) McCormack DNA-1, which would you choose and why?