DNA-125 vs DNA-0.5
The DNA-0.5's power @ 8ω is 100W against the DNA-125's 125W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 98 dB, and its thd 0.050% against 1.000%. Both share power @ 4ω (200W).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$649
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About the DNA-125
The McCormack DNA-125 is a hand-assembled stereo amplifier featuring a Distributed Node Amplifier power delivery architecture that ensures immediate current delivery and dynamic control. It delivers 125 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms, with less than 1% total harmonic distortion (THD) or intermodulation distortion (IMD) across the full audio spectrum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The amplifier is praised for its powerful bass, smooth and articulate midrange, and sweet extended highs, providing a full spectrum of musical color. It is noted for its musical rightness, sonic ease, and ambient vivacity, offering a wide, deep, and tall soundstage with excellent image placement and soundstage depth. The DNA-125 is built in the USA using premium quality parts and is considered one of the best amplifiers under for its combination of virtues and value.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 125W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 200W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 100Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.000%
- SNR
- 98 dB
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 130.175 × 406.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16.78 kg (37 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 125W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions