McCormack DNA-500 vs. Parasound JC-1 Monoblocks

ted_b · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 May 2005, 06:07 pm »

Sorry to hijack, but George, have you seen this:
https://www.dvdupgrades.ch/150019/Modification/SPDIF/Output/Six_channel_S_P_DIF_output_board.html

It is TacT-capable, (as well as Meridian). So you can take DVD-A and SACD and stay multichannel digital, all the way through your TacT system. Do I hear TCS, or Boz maybe? If so, I have dibbs on that DNA beast!!

Ted

JoshK · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 May 2005, 06:53 pm »

Ted,

Thanks for the link, that is bad ass. Actually it would be a good way to integrate my DEQX into a multichannel system, since the front two channel stereo can be segregated from the other channels and go digital into the DEQX without all the extra A->D & D->A.

Technology is getting close to finally catching up with where it needs to go.

Hantra · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 May 2005, 08:45 pm »

I've heard the JC1's on multiple occasions in a very familiar system. I liked them, and hate them at the same time. I hate them because THEY are what made me sell my beloved Plinius integrated and spiralled me into this gear-whoredom that I have been in ever since. But they do sound good.

I'd never buy them just because of resale value. They generate a little heat too for those of us in a small room. But for sub $3500, there probably isn't much that can beat them for what they do. Just make SURE you want them b/c you'll be all up in them.

zybar · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 May 2005, 09:04 pm »

Quote from: ted_b

Sorry to hijack, but George, have you seen this:
https://www.dvdupgrades.ch/150019/Modification/SPDIF/Output/Six_channel_S_P_DIF_output_board.html

It is TacT-capable, (as well as Meridian). So you can take DVD-A and SACD and stay multichannel digital, all the way through your TacT system. Do I hear TCS, or Boz maybe? If so, I have dibbs on that DNA beast!!

Ted

Ted,

I don't do hi-rez, so I wouldn't be able to take advantage of the mods.

Thanks for the link anyway (bookmarked it just in case).

As for my DNA...it is going to take something very special to displace it.

George

Marbles · « **Reply #24 on:** 14 May 2005, 10:15 pm »

Quote from: zybar

Rob,

I haven't heard any of the symphonic line amps. What are the specs?

If I remember correctly, these amps get pretty big physically and are also rather expensive (not that the DNA-500 at $7k is cheap).

Do you know what the list is?

I will be honest, I am not really looking for an amp change (I love the DNA-500). If I did try anything, it would be going with the TacT amps so I could do true digital from source to speakers.

George

The RG4's aren't too bad, you can get a used pair for less than a used DNA 500. Have to talk to Klaus for an exact quote.

I really don't know the specs except for what is in the review for the RG4's that Lonewolfny42 noted. The Kraft 250 I beleive is 250W/ch of Class A at 8 Ohms. They DO pump quite a bit of current.

The kraft 400 mono's are bigger than big. I had smaller dorm rooms in college

These are no longer made except by special order.

The RG4's are roughly the size of a Stratos, and they weigh in around 70LBs each.

I don't know the size of the Kraft 250.

Actually, my question was more to get your opinion of them, then to see if you were interested in them.

jermmd · « **Reply #25 on:** 17 May 2005, 01:39 am »

Quote from: arthurs

I'm taking delivery on the Cary Mono's tomorrow, I've heard them and they are exceptional. I'll keep you posted.

I eagerly await your review. Any thoughts yet? What other amps have you considered or compared these to?

arthurs · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 May 2005, 04:44 am »

It went down to these and the DNA-500. There was no bad choice, but I preferred mono's and I ended up getting a better deal on the Cary's. These things are pretty incredible right out of the gate, gobs of power, run cool, look great and sound incredible top to bottom. I'm not much for audiophile descriptions but these are clean, powerful, smooth and detailed, really wonderful. I'm running all Cary components and really like these with a tube pre. Drop me a note if you want to know anything more specifc I'll try to answer. If you're in Texas, you're welcome to come take a listen.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #27 on:** 17 May 2005, 04:52 am »

arthurs,

Is this the Cary you just received ? Thanks.

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arthurs · « **Reply #28 on:** 17 May 2005, 04:58 am »

It is.

marvda1 · « **Reply #29 on:** 17 May 2005, 04:08 pm »

arthurs, where in texas are you located?

arthurs · « **Reply #30 on:** 17 May 2005, 04:12 pm »

Arlington, down near Joe Pool Lake. What's up neighbor?

brj · « **Reply #31 on:** 17 May 2005, 05:59 pm »

Quote from: arthurs

If you're in Texas, you're welcome to come take a listen.

It looks like you have a great system. Any chance you might be willing to open it up to a wider audience and host a NTAJ get-together?

(Heck, it would be the first one I could drive to in less than an hour! If you are interested, we can start a new thread in the NTAJ circle.)

arthurs · « **Reply #32 on:** 17 May 2005, 06:24 pm »

Possible, but it would have to be July or later. My available time is pretty tough until late July.