Replacement fuse for McCormack DNA 225 and RLD-1

Hi Paul2k7

I have a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe which I believe was the predecessor to the DNA 225. Mine has the following Fast Blo fuses on each channel. I just looked @ the writing on them.

BUSS AGC10 250V UL SA

From other A'gon members they told me Steve McCormack installs Furutech fuses in his new VRE-1 preamp. I was tempted to go with the higher end Furutech fuses for my DNA-1 Deluxe but the cost was just too much for me right now. I just can't get myself to pay $300+ for fuses.

Have you tried to contact McCormack in VA, and get the straight scoop? (e-mail: service@mccormackaudio.com) (phone: 703-573-9665)

They are pretty helpful as well.

Good Luck.

Thanks Jedinite24, for McCormack/DNA1 fuse info, DNA225 is likely to be quite similar. I have dropped an email to service@McCormack and will post the response info here as well.

Part of the purpose behind posting this query here is, to get a sense of "bang-for-the-buck". So between DNA225 (SMc RevA+, has 6 internal fuses) and RLD-1 (regular, no upgrades. likely lesser number of fuses), which one will have a bigger impact on sound quality (from the fuse update)?

Thanks!
-Paul

Hi Paul

Wow you have a DNA225 that has a SMC Rev A. Whew that must be one sweet sounding amp. For that amp I'd probably give a shout to Kris Jeter or Steve McCormack himself @ SMc Audio. They know the mods and amps front to back and then some. They will definitely have an idea as to what fuses may work best for your situation and where. Also too both gentlemen are very friendly, approachable and willing to discuss things with you. I spoke to them before regarding my DNA-1 Deluxe and what mods would give me the most bang for the buck.

760-908-5263 or 760-732-0352 SMcAudio@cox.net

A lot of people here may scoff at this but if I had your DNA-225 with SMc Rev A mods I'd definitely put in aftermarket fuses. I can't picture putting $3.00 worth of fuses in an amp like that. Good luck.