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This is a very ambitious ask for the market. Against 11 recent comparables with a median of US$750 and a 75th percentile of US$973, US$4,000 sits far above the usual used range, so it only makes sense if this is an especially rare, fully sorted, or provenance-rich example.
What gives it appeal is the DNA-2 platform: McCormack’s Power Drive amps are well liked for their muscular, natural, high-current sound and easy synergy with real speakers, so a Limited Anniversary Edition can be a satisfying long-term piece. At this price, I’d want proof of recent service, clean cosmetics, and complete originality with no channel imbalance, hum, or protection issues; otherwise, the premium is hard to justify.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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