McCormack DNA-500

Is the DNA-500 rather warm sounding or is it qualified as neutral and very detailed. I am leery of harsh high frequencies.

Thank you.

mlaurend02-28-2008 4:12pm

noble100 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,093 posts 02-29-2008 at 09:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mlauren, The amps you've used and mentioneded are all very good to excellent amps. They're very unlikely to be the source of any harshness. Ever consider adding a tubed preamp into the mix? They normally tame harshness and may solve your issue of fatigue. Good units won't sacrifice the details either. Plus, you could tailor the sound you want by the preamp as well as the tubes you use. Good luck
germanboxers Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 241 posts 03-01-2008 at 12:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete CD direct into the McCormack DNA-500 may be a VERY bad combination. The input impedance on the DNA-500 is 10k...I would say there aren't many CD players that could drive that load without sonic compromise. Alot of very good tube pre's won't drive that load without sonic penalty.
russellrcncom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 206 posts 03-02-2008 at 10:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mitdking: I'm curious about your statement that the CJ 350 is a much better amp than the McCormack. Both are on my short list for high powered amp (the Pass 350.5 is also on that list), if I choose to go that route. Did you own both? In which ways is th CJ better?