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Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
I want to do a followup about the amps I tried.I lived with the Monarchy SM-70 pair in balanced mode during the time it took to recap the McCormack DNA-0.5. There was near 30 caps to change on the main board and the output boards. I also changed t... 
How a pair of Mark Levinson ML2 stands with the best amps today ?
Hi GeorgeDo you think they could drive speakers with 87 db/1m/1W sensitivity ?.  They are 6 ohm load speakers.  Thanks 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
I worked on the McCormack DNA 0,5 Deluxe yesterday and repaired it. One zener diode was shorted and two electrolytic caps were bulged with too much heat across them. I also redone all the solders on the main board because I didn't want to have the... 
Forte 4A vs Monarchy SM-70 (std model) in bridged mode
Dill, can you describe me the differences you heard between the forte and the SM-70.Thanks 
Forte 4A vs Monarchy SM-70 (std model) in bridged mode
I don't want to change themI need another amp to biamp my speakers. I have the choice to wait to find another SM-70 or buy a Forte 4A which seems to have a good reputation. 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
Wow Wow Wow !  I'm still amazed by these amps.  I tried a lot of amps but these are really special for the price they cost.  I would say they are the best compromise between tubes and solid state amps I tried. 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
After reading the instructions, I tried them in balanced bridged mode.  WOW ! These marvelous amps take a step ahead from unbalanced to balanced mode.  These amps are simply amazing amps. I took a chance and I'm really happy with the results I hav... 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
But I think you can't use balanced input when you use them in bridged mode. 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
I finally bought a pair of Monarchy SM70 class A amps. Presently I use them in bridged mode (70W) with my Morisson speakers. What a surprise ! Relax effortless sound, huge soundstage. I simply love what I hear. As they are pure class A, they heat ... 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
Some peoples mentionned that GAS Son of Ampzilla is a great amplifier.  As my DNA 0.5 will be repaired this fall or winter, someone offered me an ultra clean GAS Son of Ampzilla recapped. As I need an amp soon I'm tempted if it is really an amp al... 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
Finally as the amp is super clean, I decided to keep the amp and seller lowered the price a lot ($307). I must say first that the amp had a problem when I bought it. I payed it accordingly because he also thought it was only a bad cap to replace. ... 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
Finally, this was the worst decision I made. I received the amp and I will perhaps never hear it. The protection circuit stays ON and the amp made smoke. Regulator mosfet toasted in the amp. I wtote to Steve McCormack and here is an answer I got: ... 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
Finally, I'm waiting to receive a McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe.  Since I read good things about McCormack stuff, I should be happy.with this amp.  
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
I can possibly get an old Son of Ampzilla with refreshed capacitors, 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
I lost the KSA100. Now there's an Anthem AMP2 which could be interesting but I didn't know this amp.