DNA-0.5 Deluxe vs DNA-0.5
The DNA-0.5 matches the DNA-0.5 Deluxe on power @ 8ω (100W), power @ 4ω (200W), signal-to-noise (100 dB), and thd (0.050%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$799
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DNA-0.5 Deluxe
The McCormack DNA-0.5 Deluxe is a solid-state stereo power amplifier from the 1990s, featuring the same basic platform as the standard DNA-0.5 but with upgraded, higher-grade parts in key circuit locations for improved performance and refinement. It is rated at 100W per channel into 8 ohms and 200W per channel into 4 ohms, both channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at less than 1% THD, and uses RCA inputs with binding-post speaker outputs. Owners and reviewers value its neutral, detailed, and musical presentation, strong soundstage and separation, and its durability, which has helped it remain sought-after on the used market. The original McCormack production models are no longer manufactured and service and upgrades are now supported by Conrad-Johnson/SMc Audio for legacy units.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 200W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.8V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
- SNR
- 100 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- speaker binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482 × 149 × 381 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 13.6 kg (30 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions