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Mccormack DNA-225 platinum

Over the weekend I purchased a Mccormack DNA 225 platinum for $400 at an estate sale along with a set of Vandersteen 5 speakers. I knew that Mccormack amps had a good reputation and only realized that it was a platinum when later when I set it up. I can't find much info on the platinum upgrades. Does anyone here know what was upgraded and what it means? Also what would a 225 with the platinum upgrade sell for? sorry for my basic questions. 
mzwerner
gdnrbob
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As far as cabling goes, I would recommend Audioquest.
AQ and Vandy just seem to work hand in hand. In fact Mr. V. uses AQ for internal wiring of his speakers, as well as the pigtails on the crossovers.
Bob
mitch2
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Garage sale find of the year!
Since SMc already confirmed it you know it has been upgraded but you might also pop the top and look for writing on the underside since Steve typically signs and dates all the upgraded pieces.  If you post a picture of the inside, folks here can probably chime in on much of what has been done.  

If you haven't seen this;
https://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/545/index.html
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mzwerner OP
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@gdnrbob - Audioquest cables it is!

@mitch2  Thanks so far the amp and the speakers sound amazing. So I'm a happy camper. 

Steve signed the back that's how I found out the 225 was platinum. I'll check the bottom tonight. 

attached is a link to a bird's eye view of my amp:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/668573507159022166#
mitch2
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You are a lucky garage sale shopper.
If the picture is your amp, I am pretty sure I see a Plitron transformer and a couple of Jensen (or Lundahl) transformers on the inputs.  I can't see much else from the picture. 
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mzwerner OP
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@mitch2 Thanks - I’ve got everything up and running and the V5 - Mccormack combo sounds amazing.

The picture is indeed my amp - good eye - per the guys at Mccormack the transformer is a Plitron and they also mentioned Jensen.

The 225 is signed on the back by Steve and says Platinum he upgraded it in 2013.

Also do amplifier stands make any real difference? 

I appreciate everyone’s help.

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