I would look for a 350 Belles or an ARC D400Mk11 before I would mod anything,YMMV,Bob
Belles 350A vs McCormack DNA-225 for Usher BE-718
I'm torn between these 2. Which one would you pick and why? Currently using a Bel Canto S300. Priorities are holographic vocals, big, deep soundstage, natural sound, warm and "tubelike", but definitely want more detail and don't want a flabby low end either.
Got a DNA-1 and am impressed with its natural tonality, but the S300 beats it in detail, soundstage, and smoothness. I like them both and am drawn to the warm musicality and bass of the DNA-1, but am keeping the Bel Canto for now. Other components are Usher BE-718, YS/Audio Experience Symphonies Plus-R tube pre, Havana DAC, ACI Titan II LE.
Budget is about $1400 - $1700. May even consider dumping the pre and going integrated if worthwhile (Plinius 8200 MK II?) but need power.
Got a DNA-1 and am impressed with its natural tonality, but the S300 beats it in detail, soundstage, and smoothness. I like them both and am drawn to the warm musicality and bass of the DNA-1, but am keeping the Bel Canto for now. Other components are Usher BE-718, YS/Audio Experience Symphonies Plus-R tube pre, Havana DAC, ACI Titan II LE.
Budget is about $1400 - $1700. May even consider dumping the pre and going integrated if worthwhile (Plinius 8200 MK II?) but need power.