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The timing is fine here: this is an older, well-regarded two-channel power amp, so value depends more on condition and originality than on whether it’s “new.” At US$799, it sits a touch above the US$750 median for recent comparables and within the US$674–US$837 interquartile range, so this reads as fair to slightly firm, not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
What makes it worth a look is the dna-0.5’s reputation for clean, musical, high-current drive with real grip on speakers that like control. If the unit is unmodified, quiet, and complete, that modest premium can be justified by the amp’s long-standing following and the fact that good examples don’t stay around forever. For a buyer, the key upside is snagging a known quantity that still punches above its size.
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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