McCormack News
Factory Monoblock Conversion for DNA-125
You have asked for a high power mono amplifier as a companion center channel amp for a DNA-500 running left and right front speakers. In response, Steve McCormack has come up with a conversion that modifies a DNA-125 into a mono amplifier that matches the gain of a DNA-500 and produces a rated power of 400 watts. While quite similar in circuit to one channel of the DNA-500 and an excellent match for a center channel application, note that the DNA-500 should be preferred to a pair of DNA-125 Monoblocks in a stereo application due to differences in execution (6 pairs of output devices per channel vs.4, upgraded resistors, upgraded wiring favor the DNA-500). Price for the conversion is $400. Top of Page
R1 Upgrade Available for Early DNA Amplifiers
Also available is an upgrade that fits the circuit improvements of the McCormack DNA-125 and DNA-225 to the earlier DNA amplifiers bringing these older models to near the level of performance of the current range. The "R1" upgrade includes fitting a new main printed circuit board and reworking the output pc boards. Prices for the R1 upgrade: $600 to upgrade a DNA-0.5, $800 for a DNA-1 Standard, and $700 for a DNA-1 Deluxe. Top of Page
Improved Phono Stage Available Soon
A new, improved phono stage card for the ALD-1, RLD-1, and MAP-1 preamplifiers is expected to be available by early February 2005. The new card, designated MPC-2is priced at $425. Top of Page
Reviews of McCormack Products in Major Publications
The October/November issue of The Absolute Sound includes an assessment of the DNA-500 by Sue Kraft, who concluded that the DNA-500 is "destined to be another McCormack classic." She was particularly impressed by its "pace" and natural tonality.
Watch for another great review of the McCormack UDP-1 universal disc player coming soon in Stereophile Magazine. Top of Page
DNA-125 Price to Increase
Effective January 1, 2005, the price for the DNA-125 will increase to $1995. Top of Page