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Which system to buy Aragon forte or McCormack?

I'm looking for the most musical combination for spica angelus , tc 50 and apogee centaur minor. I like resolution clarity imaging and wide soundstage. What would you suggest? I have Aragon 4004 mk2 or McCormack DNA .5 amps but don't know if it's worth buying a forte system to try. Haven't heard a system comparison in many years
brianportugal
unsound
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Haven't we been here before?
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1387135297
unsound
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http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1389225014&&&/Forte-mod-1-sound-vs-Aragon-4004-or-McCo
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"Not sure about the McCormack if it's Mosfet or not"

I'm pretty sure they use bipolar transistors.
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brianportugal OP
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Thank you all. Yes Lou this is the same person. I hope you have enjoyed the luxman. You have an excellent memory.

I purchased several systems for the Apogee and Spicasincluding a McComack DNA .5 and RDL-1. I'm curious to hear the Aragon vs McCormack. Everyone likes the McCormack better. Right now I'm runninG a Prima luna Prologue 2 with the Angelus and it sounds very very good but I would like to see if solid state at the McCormack level is better.I'll keep you posted.
Brian
ptmconsulting
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As with most SS amps, they seem to sound better with a properly mated tube preamp in front of them.
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