RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
At US$995, this is comfortably below the DNA-125’s original US$1,695 tag, so it lands in good-value territory rather than feeling stretched. For a known, well-regarded McCormack solid-state amp, that’s a sensible buy if the unit is clean and functioning normally; I’d call it fair-to-good rather than a steal, since it’s not priced like a fire sale.
What makes it worth chasing is the DNA-125’s reputation for musical, controlled power with real current delivery and an especially refined midrange for the class. It has enough grunt for most speakers at 100 Wpc into 8 ohms and 200 Wpc into 4 ohms, and McCormack gear has a loyal following for good reason. At this price, I’d mainly want confirmation of quiet operation, healthy channels, and no signs of repair history or cosmetic abuse; otherwise, it’s a solid pick for someone who wants classic high-value hi-fi muscle.
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.
See all McCormack Audio listings on RADAR.
