[mdconnelly]

With great reluctance, I've decided to sell my McCormack DNA-500 amp.  I've recently downsized, both room and equipment, and no longer need all of what this amp provides.  If you know of the DNA-500, you know what an awesome amp it is!  It has been extremely well reviewed (IAR, 6Moons, Stereophile, etc.) and praised by many happy owners across the audiophile forums. A bit of googling will find an extensive amount of information and accolades.

Check out Chip Stern's 6Moons Review: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/mccormack/dna500.html

Peter Moncrief in IAR stated "So the McCormack DNA-500 comes up aces in that one world, the world of solid state technical excellence. When we consider the other important world, the world of natural musicality, it's no contest. Here the DNA-500 simply runs way ahead of any and every other solid state power amp." He then concluded ""For music lovers,... (the DNA-500) has now captured the top honor as the best solid-state amp on the planet".

The amp is in excellent condition with no issues or dings.  It has been in a pet-free, smoke-free environment and performs flawlessly.  Includes the stock 20a power cord and all original packaging.  I will also include an excellent Alan Maher 20a powercord at the asking price. 

More specifications on the DNA-500 from the McCormack website:

STEREO Amplifier with output power rating of 500 watts per channel RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms at less than 1% THD, 900 watts per channel into 4 ohms..
Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
Input Sensitivity: 2.25 volt rms
Hum and Noise: better than 105 dB below rated power
Dimensions: 19"w x 6.4375"h x 20.5"d
Shipping Weight: 81 lbs

List price when new was $7000.  Will now sell for $3300 $3200 $3000.  Will ship within continental US.  Buyer pays shipping and Paypal fees of 3% of total.

[mdconnelly]

adding a few pics...

[mdconnelly]

Bumping price down and I'll eat paypal fees.  I do have original packing materials.

Hey, it's an awesome amp in great shape that doesn't come up used very often.  Thanks for considering!

[mdconnelly]

Bumping price to a firm $3000 + shipping.   Come on, you know you want it.

[Flac2Dac]

Just wanted to say GLWS. I've owned a 125 and 225...as well as an RLD-1; and McCormack kit is HUGE, bang-for-the-buck!

The 225, was among the most powerful-sounding amps...I've ever come across. John Atkinson, at Stereophile, bore that out with bench testing. The numbers were off the charts; like 1500wpc into 1ohm, in short bursts (dynamic headroom).

The 500 must just be astronomical.

[mdconnelly]

bump!    Going up on Audiogon this weekend.  Jump now so you and I can avoid the A'gon fees. 

Thanks for looking!

[mdconnelly]

Sold!