You have my vote for the DNA 0.5 Rev A, I have owned one. If you consider the DNA 0.5 Deluxe & compare it to the DNA 1 Deluxe, the differences between these two amps are not just output power but sound quality, the 0.5 Deluxe having a more refined & sweeter sound, many audiophiles will agree. Also given the fact the 0.5 has enormous headroom, I believe this is a amp that can drive virtually any speaker, even ones that are 4 ohms. There are always some compromises made when you move up the ladder in power, the lower powered units always sound better. But given that I believe the DNA 1 to be a superb bargain when compared to other brands of equal power ratings.
McCormack pres/amps and Steve's mods
I have a DNA .5 Rev A and absolutely love it. I may never part with it. Right now, 100wx2 should be plenty for the nOrh mini 9.0's I have coming. But what happens when I want or need more power? Do I go with a matched pair of DNA .5 monoblocks, or a DNA-1 Rev. A?
On that note, does a DNA.5 Rev A sound the same as the DNA-1 Rev A or DNA-2 Rev A?
And what should be the next upgrade based on the nOrh speakers - having Steve upgrade my stock RLD-1, or adding/upgrading the amp?
It's nice to get an idea of where my upgrading will go so I can set appropriate savings goals. :)
On that note, does a DNA.5 Rev A sound the same as the DNA-1 Rev A or DNA-2 Rev A?
And what should be the next upgrade based on the nOrh speakers - having Steve upgrade my stock RLD-1, or adding/upgrading the amp?
It's nice to get an idea of where my upgrading will go so I can set appropriate savings goals. :)