I like to switch between my D'Agostino stereo amp and my Dartzeel 108 as the mood strikes me. If I had to choose, I think the Dartzeel wins.
Shane
Another couple of weeks. Ugh.
The D'Agostino amps are wonderful. Full bodied tone with wonderful sound stage and air to the music. I'm sure I don't need the power, but I would love to step up to the mono amps from the stereo amp. It's nice to have choices.
I traveled to Detroit (from Mass) just to hear these amps (actually it was the Stereo version) and was seriously disappointed. Too thin sounding for my taste (I need a certain amount of meat-on-the-bones).
Something must have been wrong somewhere. Comparing the D'Agostino to my Burmester 911's (both stereo and mono versions) from memory, I felt the D'Agostino is just as full sounding as the 911's but with an ease and lack of nervousness but with a tiny bit softer treble which I love on my TADs. The D'Agostino is so much more pleasing to listen to and once warmed up, it amazing. I find from cold to a musical tone could be 30-60 minutes for the Dagostino. It's great from turn on but after a little while it's wonderful.
I listened to it two days in a row. The first time it was with ARC source and preamp and all I could hear was the ARC sound signature. This did give me the impression that the D'Agostino was very neutral however.
The next morning I was listening to the Doshi pre + Dosh amp into Wilson Sashas and at one point we replaced the Doshi amps for the D'Agostino (stereo). It was cold but I was told that it doesn't need to warm up (or at least that's my recollection - it was last September). Admittedly we're going from a tube amp to solid state and perhaps the synergy between the Doshi pre and the D'Agostino amp wasn't there, but the presentation was flat, thin and lifeless to my (and my wife's) ears.
I remain fascinated about this amp because I'm probably the only soul on earth who hasn't sung it's praises and look forward to a future time when I can re-evaluate it.
Momentums certainly seem to be the amp du jour--- reminds me of the Halcro hype years back.
I find it curious that no one compares the Momentums to Dan's former EVOs.
That's how I'd describe the Alexia you heard. So I wouldn't blame the amp.
alexandre
I heard the Momentums on Wilson Alexandrias in London, playing a symphony. While brass sounded superb , strings clearly had a solid state edge to it.
Momentums certainly seem to be the amp du jour--- reminds me of the Halcro hype years back.
I find it curious that no one compares the Momentums to Dan's former EVOs.
Wow, that is a bit harsh . Strange question but...what happened to Halcro?
Wow, that is a bit harsh . Strange question but...what happened to Halcro?
I think they're into home theatre amplification now
Momentums certainly seem to be the amp du jour--- reminds me of the Halcro hype years back.
I find it curious that no one compares the Momentums to Dan's former EVOs.
Hi, Halcro and D'Agostino have nothing in common - harsh vs liquid sound. Also, Halcro got one positive review in Stereophile ( hype on steroids ), D'Agostino - dozens of rave reviews from respectable guys. Halcro is gone for obvious reasons, D'Agostino will remain in Hall of Fame for sure - future classic. Tube magic with balls, what more could one audiophile ask for ...
Vess
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