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• Overview – The McCormack DNA-125 Power Amplifier, released in 2001, is a solid state Class AB stereo power amplifier delivering high-current performance, minimalist circuit design, and exceptional musical transparency.
• Circuit Philosophy – Designed by Steve McCormack, the amplifier uses a direct-coupled, no-capacitor signal path, allowing the McCormack DNA-125 Power Amplifier to achieve fast transient response and low distortion.
• Sonic Performance – Known for its smooth yet dynamic presentation, the McCormack DNA-125 Power Amplifier delivers tight bass control, open midrange clarity, and extended highs without harshness or fatigue.
• Specifications – 125W per channel into 8 ohms, 185W into 4 ohms, Class AB topology, high-current output stage, wide bandwidth design, low feedback circuit, high damping factor for speaker control.
• Dimensions – Approximately 432 mm (W) × 140 mm (H) × 350 mm (D), featuring a robust full-width chassis designed for stability, heat dissipation, and integration into standard hi-fi racks.
• Weight – Approximately 12–14 kg, reflecting solid transformer design, high-quality components, and durable construction for reliable long-term performance.
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McCormack Audio is a U.S. hi-fi brand founded by designer Steve McCormack, best known for its work in high-performance solid-state amplification. The company was active through the 1990s, and a Stereophile report notes that McCormack Audio was acquired in July 1998 by Bill Conrad and Lew Johnson. The brand has since become more closely associated with McCormack’s earlier classic designs and their long afterlife in the used market.
Its core identity has always been amplifiers and related electronics, especially power amplifiers and preamps. McCormack is not known as a speaker, turntable, DAC, headphone, or cable brand; its reputation rests mainly on transistor amplification and, later, aftermarket upgrades and service support for existing components through Steve McCormack’s later SMc Audio activities. That narrower focus is part of the brand’s appeal to serious enthusiasts.
In market terms, McCormack sits in the high-end but niche category, with particular significance among vintage and used-gear buyers. It is valued for muscular, well-engineered amplification rather than broad product breadth, and it has a cult following among audiophiles who appreciate classic American solid-state design. Today it is best understood as a respected legacy brand rather than a mainstream active manufacturer.
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