I occasionally rotate a McCormack DNA-1 amp into my system to give my ARC M100 monoblocks and an ARC VT100 mkiii a break. The rest of my main system consists of an ARC SP-11 preamp, a Linn LP-12 TT, an Arcam FMJ CD33 and Vandersteen 3A speakers. While I really enjoy running the ARC tube amps and the warmth and liquidity of that setup, the McCormack amp works very well in my system and on this last rotation (it had been awhile since I last used the DNA-1), I was a little surprised at the greater level of detail that the system revealed.
Using McCormack amp with Vandersteen II
Anyone using McCormack amplification with Vandersteens and can comment on the matchup? i am thinking about buying a Mccormack amp in the used market and wondered how it well it would sound. Are there any similiar priced amps with better synergy for use with the vandersteens? Thanks for all your comments in advance.