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Preamps paired with DNA 225 or other McCormacks

I have a Final Music 5 battery powered preamp, and I would like to hear from Audiogoners and their experiences partnering different types of preamps to the DNA series amplifiers. I assume that the impedance matching would be similar with older McCormacks and the newer 125, 225 etc...series from Virginia.

and if you have, which preamps brought out the magic or brought out the strangest sounds?


I have a DNA 225 sitting and was thinking about changing my set up temporarily pairing with the stated preamp.

Thanks for the input.
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georgemg
69 posts
 
I used one mccormack dna 1 dlx with bat vk5i ( with amperex 7308 + tungsol 5881 tube) very sweet and wounderful sound.
bemopti123 OP
303 posts
 
Has anyone tried preamps such as the Joule Electra 100MKII or MKIII? What about the First Sound Presence Deluxe II or higher?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I've used a First Sound Presence Deluxe II with a McCormack DNA-2 with excellent results.
audiofankj
373 posts
 
I have successfully mated the Music Reference RM5 Mk IV on the McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe, as well as the VTL Ultimate (older true dual mono design by David) with the McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe. I have also heard the Audio Research LS-15 with the DNA-2 Deluxe. All of the above matchups did well, however with each of their own sonic strengths. I currently own the First Sound Presence Deluxe Mk. II and if that preamp is an option within your budget, I would strongly suggest looking into it.
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