Hello All,

I am new to the forum and was hoping that some of you may have some experience with McCormack gear, particularly with the SMc upgrades.

I have a DNA-1 Deluxe and TLC-1 Deluxe that I purchased new about 10 years ago. I am now thinking of sending them to SMc for "gold" upgrades.

My question is, would the SMc-upgraded amp be better than a plain-vanilla DNA-225? Or, has SS technology changed enough over the last 10 years that a really good integrated (such as the Creek Destiny) would be a cost effective system upgrade?

I have a quick question:

Why as Red Rose's Burwen Bobcat been getting a "free pass" from Stereophile?

The claims that are being made by the Burwen Bobcat fly in the face of logic and yet they go completely unchallenged within the pages of one of the world's leading audio publications.

"Make MP3s that sound better than original CDS" - an actual quote from the Bobcat web site.

Stereophile what gives? This product is for sale and it is not cheap. The time has come for an in depth review. Is it for real or just another 24 bit crystalizer ala Sound Blaster?

Having temporarily shelved my plans to go over to the dark side with a music server I have come full circle and am about to make the plunge into analogue.

As a true "Linnie" the LP12 is the only way I can think of going and I need some advice as to what to look out for in the Sondek?? world of vintage tables.

My Dual CS505 gave up the ghost when it went into storage 15 years ago and I've forgotten all I learnt with that classic!