My experience with Dan D'Agostino Momentum Amplifier

**andromedaaudio** · 06-19-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by audioarcher

I'm with you there. I think their choice of tweeter is why I don't like them in general. I did like the XLF with the new soft dome tweeter. I'm guessing that the reason I liked the X1 with VTL gear is it tamed the tweeter somewhat.

Yes tubes round things off a bit in general , a bit more forgiving maybe

**MylesBAstor** · 06-19-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by andromedaaudio

I liked the X2 much more , i generally like the big wilsons more incl the maxx2 ( with the old mids)
I have heard WP series and sophias
The one i was referring to especially was the sasha , which i listened to a couple of weeks ago for an hour at a dealer, it could not impress me that much. especially the tweeter in that design.
I ve moved up the ladder designwise myself also over the years, and things get more obvious then , a diamond or Scanspeakringradiator i like much more if implemented well off course.
The sashas dont compare in resolution to lets say a diamond kharma , to name a well known brand

I haven't heard the latest Kharmas since they're not imported into the US at the moment AFAIK, but the older Kharmas were fatiguing to my ears

**andromedaaudio** · 06-19-2012, 12:45 PM

There are kharma models i like more than another one in terms of overal coherence but resolution wise they are(were) on top of the game i think.
In terms of cabinet construction in for example the exquisite classic (as its now called ) i think kharma beats them all , and that increases resolution by a large margin in combination with a high resolving tweeter , but off course opinions differ .
I ll be hearing Q 3 s and S5 in couple off weeks time , also very interesting those cabinets , steel enforced aluminium in the Q 3 s .

I dont know why they are no longer imported in the US , i think asia was/is their main market .

**lloydelee21** · 06-19-2012, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by audioarcher

I'm with you there. I think their choice of tweeter is why I don't like them in general. I did like the XLF with the new soft dome tweeter. I'm guessing that the reason I liked the X1 with VTL gear is it tamed the tweeter somewhat.

Yes, Martin Colloms said the same thing a long time ago...noting that 1990's digital came thru as quite harsh thru X1s and that CJ equipment and turntables were a good match for the X1. That is essentially how i've got my system now. Zanden, CJ GAT to Gryphon Colosseum...perhaps that is why.

**audioarcher** · 06-19-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by lloydelee21

Yes, Martin Colloms said the same thing a long time ago...noting that 1990's digital came thru as quite harsh thru X1s and that CJ equipment and turntables were a good match for the X1. That is essentially how i've got my system now. Zanden, CJ GAT to Gryphon Colosseum...perhaps that is why.

Nothing wrong with that. Every speaker needs the right front end to preform at its best. That choice is of course personal. I'm sure there are others that prefer an all solid state chain with your speakers. I would lean towards tubes personally.

I like tubes in my system as well. I have electrostats so I can't blame it on the tweeters.

Sean

**class a** · 08-12-2012, 03:43 AM

This past Thursday I was in my local dealers store buying some records when Dan D'Agostino came in w/a Stereo Momemtum Amp. They hooked it up to a pair of $40,000 Zelleton Speakers. The top end sound was detailed but not bright. The bottom tight w/plenty of punch and yhe soundstage deep and wide. I've heard these speakers in the past and was not impressed until now. I got to talk w/Mr. D'Agistino and he showed me a picture of his new 2 channel preamp due out in a few months. It will have 6 inputs, 2 outputs, on the right are 2 tone controls and in the middle is the vloume control which is designed like the vu meters on his amps. It is all balanced connections. He also mentioned that he will be coming out w/a phono preamp and a digitatal music server down the road. a real treat to hear this amp.

**MylesBAstor** · 08-12-2012, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by class a

This past Thursday I was in my local dealers store buying some records when Dan D'Agostino came in w/a Stereo Momemtum Amp. They hooked it up to a pair of $40,000 Zelleton Speakers. The top end sound was detailed but not bright. The bottom tight w/plenty of punch and yhe soundstage deep and wide. I've heard these speakers in the past and was not impressed until now. I got to talk w/Mr. D'Agistino and he showed me a picture of his new 2 channel preamp due out in a few months. It will have 6 inputs, 2 outputs, on the right are 2 tone controls and in the middle is the vloume control which is designed like the vu meters on his amps. It is all balanced connections. He also mentioned that he will be coming out w/a phono preamp and a digitatal music server down the road. a real treat to hear this amp.

Sounds like Dan's slowly rebuilding his line the correct way. Nothing is being released until its perfect.

**Lee** · 08-12-2012, 06:02 PM

I had heard about the preamp but not the phono stage or music server. I bet those will look cool. Wonder if he will do an analog display for the music server.

**A.wayne** · 08-17-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Lee

I had heard about the preamp but not the phono stage or music server. I bet those will look cool. Wonder if he will do an analog display for the music server.

Yes , he did mentioned his Pre when we met last year. I'm glad he is getting some traction with his new stuff ...

**ulf** · 09-29-2012, 01:43 PM

It seems that the new preamp has tone controls. As far as I know its the only really high end pre with tone controls? My Accuphase c2400 has it and McIntosh c2300 as well. But both Accuphase and McIntosh skip the tone controls on their top of the line products. I really like my controls and use them often. Not much but a little touch on them can make small wonders.And they can be disconnected.