DNA-225 vs Luminance Audio KST-150
The KST-150's power @ 8ω is 150W against the DNA-225's 225W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 400W, and its thd 0.400% against 1.000%.
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The McCormack Audio DNA-225 is a no-nonsense stereo power amplifier from Steve McCormack’s DNA line, known for high current delivery, strong bass control, and a large soundstage. It was reviewed as a powerful, refined successor to the DNA-1, with revised driver-stage topology, refined output-stage biasing, reduced DC gain, and DC-blocking capacitors replacing the older series’ complex DC-servo approach. The front panel includes a power switch and indicator LED, while the rear panel offers RCA inputs and two pairs of speaker binding posts. A review source listed it at $2,795 at the time of publication.
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The KST-150's power @ 8ω is 150W against the DNA-225's 225W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 400W, and its thd 0.400% against 1.000%.
The DNA-HT5's power @ 8ω is 150W against the DNA-225's 225W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 400W, and its thd 0.050% against 1.000%.
The DNA-0.5 Ultra Monoblocks (2012)'s power @ 8ω is 100W against the DNA-225's 225W and its power @ 4ω 200W against 400W. Both share thd (1.000%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The DNA-250's power @ 8ω is 250W against the DNA-225's 225W and its thd 0.150% against 1.000%. Both share power @ 4ω (400W).
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