I drove the Studio 100 v3s with my McCormack 0.5 Rev. A and had no problem -- they were a great match. If you buy a used McCormack buy it with the A Revision -- a much better amp and a much better value. That said, I'd take a 0.5 Rev. A over a stock DNA-1, as I think the Studios will appreciate and reward the higher quality much more than the increased power. Of course if you can swing the DNA-1 Rev. A...
Can't speak to Bryston yet, but I'm auditioning a 2B SST in my system shortly and will report on character differences w/ my 0.5 if it's helpful.
Can't speak to Bryston yet, but I'm auditioning a 2B SST in my system shortly and will report on character differences w/ my 0.5 if it's helpful.