McCormack DNA-1- improvement over Bryston 3B NRB?


I just purchased a preowned pair of Paradigm Studio 100 v.2 speakers (and despite the mixed reviews these get in the forums here, I love them), and despite the fact that my trusty Bryston 3B NRB that I've had for 10+ years drives them with no problem and sounds just fine (125w into 8 ohms), I've really got the bug in me to get a more refined, and possibly more powerful amp. Would a McCormack DNA-1 fit the bill? If not, what would be some good recommendations? Is it the ideal approach to try to acquire a higher wattage amp? Thanks, Will

System:
Rega P25 turntable w/ RB600 tonearm
Dynavector Karat 17D3 cartridge
PS Audio Phonolink (soon to be replaced by Heed Quasar phono pre)
VTL TL2.5 preamp
Bryston 3B NRB
Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v.2 speakers
Gabriel Gold interconnects
Wireworld Equinox III++ speaker cable
XLO reference series type 10 power cable (on phono pre)
Purist Audio Design Dominus power cable (on preamp)
DCCA Reference Master power cable (on amp)
will_herrera

Showing 1 response by shakeydeal

The DNA-1 is light years ahead of the Bryston in terms of enjoyment. It just sounds more like music and the Bryston is more about......well I'm not really sure what it's about.

Shakey