Sorry guys. The rest of my message was cut off. To paraphrase, you both offered excellent suggestions that I am considering. Thanks a lot.
McCormack Amps w/upgrades or other SS/Hybrids
Hello. I just read an excellent review written by Chip Stern on the DNA 500. I also went to Steve's website and saw all of upgrades. Do any of you have experience with his Platinum upgrade? Would you mind describing the amp's sonic atributes and how it compares with other amps with which you are familiar? I currently have a VAC 70/70 mkIII amp, a First Sound Prescense Deluxe MKII preamp, an Audio Logic 24mxl DAC, an Accustic Arts Drive I transport, Merlin VSM-M speakers, Cardas Golden Ref int.s an SCs, Michael Wolff carbon ribbon PCs, and it is all plugged into a BPT 3.5 ultra.
I do like the VAC with vocals, strings, and non-complex music. However, in my 18 X 26 room, it runs out of steam. Also, I have to keep the doors of my Salamander cabinet open while it is running. With small children, I need to constantly watch that they do not get near it. I have been considering the new Dartzeel amp or a Lamm hybrid. The upgraded McCormack might be a possibility, too. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I do like the VAC with vocals, strings, and non-complex music. However, in my 18 X 26 room, it runs out of steam. Also, I have to keep the doors of my Salamander cabinet open while it is running. With small children, I need to constantly watch that they do not get near it. I have been considering the new Dartzeel amp or a Lamm hybrid. The upgraded McCormack might be a possibility, too. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.