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| Hum and noises in McCormack amp Just kidding, Albert. It's actually my custom aerogel / ceramic hybrid faceplate that sound best, and I can have it made in black just for you. | |
| Hum and noises in McCormack amp Ha! Very funny, Albert. My careful research tells me that the "champagne gold" faceplate sounds best. Now what are you gonna do? ;-)Steve M | |
| Hum and noises in McCormack amp Hi Kacz -I'm glad to hear you were able to solve the problem and keep the amp. I hope it brings you a lot of fine music!Best regards,Steve McCormack | |
| Hum and noises in McCormack amp Hi Kacz -It is possible that something may be wrong with the amp, but you need to check 2 things first: 1) insert RCA shorting plugs in the amp's inputs. This will tell you if the amp is quiet by itself. If you don't have any shorting plugs, take ... | |
| How hot should a McCormack DNA-225 get? Under equal conditions, the DNA-500 will run cooler than the DNA-225 simply because it has a *lot* more heatsink surface area. Many DNA-500 owners have commented that it only gets warm - never hot.SM | |
| How hot should a McCormack DNA-225 get? Why not? Because they add cost and complexity, and I did not feel it was necessary in the DNA-225. Larger amplifiers like the DNA-500 are a different story, and it definitely must have a soft start circuit.Best regards,Steve McCormack | |
| How hot should a McCormack DNA-225 get? Hi Mike -How hot your DNA-225 gets will depend on several factors, but I suspect that yours is behaving normally. The 225 runs on the warm side normally, assuming it is out in the open. Cabinets will restrict air flow more than you might think, an... | |
| Loud Hum from DNA 0.5 Hi Taylormade2 -Sorry to hear about the problem with your DNA-0.5. I have no idea what work was done on your amp, but it seems possible that the factory updated the Earth / main-board ground path while doing the repair work. This would normally be... | |
| McCormack Advanced Rectifer Circuitry Hi Guys -As has been pointed-out by several posters, I am woefully behind in updating the information on my website. I do apologize for that, but will plead extenuating circumstances - I've got way too much work to do! Anyway, I promise I will try... | |
| Mccormack DNA125 or Belles 150A Hot Rod Hi Hoopster -You are correct that the Plitron toroid transformer is included as part of the Platinum upgrade, but the Plitron may also be added as an option to other upgrades. The cost has increased just recently, and is now $525 (as an added opti... | |
| Mccormack DNA125 or Belles 150A Hot Rod Well, I've said this before, and I don't mind saying it again... The use of toroid power transformers does not *guarantee* anything beyond a certain type of radiated field geometry and a relatively high price. Properly designed E-I core transforme... | |
| Mccormack DNA125 or Belles 150A Hot Rod Hi Phd -The phono card (new and improved, by the way) lists for $425, and should be available for order through any McCormack Audio dealer. Please contact McCormack Audio in Virginia if you need specific dealer information.McCormack Audio of Virgi... | |
| Mccormack DNA125 or Belles 150A Hot Rod The DNA-125 will drive most difficult, low-impedance speakers very well in normal-size rooms. A friend of mine uses the DNA-125 to drive his Apogee Stage speakers and it does a fine job. It will also do a good job of driving the Kappas, although i... | |
| Mccormack DNA125 or Belles 150A Hot Rod Ozzy62 -Yes, the stock DNA-2 comes with a very large Plitron toroid.Best regards,Steve McCormackwww.SMcAudio.com | |
| Mccormack DNA125 or Belles 150A Hot Rod Zaikesman, your review of the DNA-125 is spot-on. I (for one) wish that all reviews were this clear and to the point. The problem, of course, is that many readers do not share your experience with the DNA-500 or your tube monoblocks, and so have m... |