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    looking for guidance between Ayre MX-R 20 mono's vs D'Agostino Progression Stereo amp

    I asked about this as well. According to my dealer (so take that with the appropriate grain of salt) they haven’t had a quality issue return for Dag gear yet even though they have been selling them for a few years. When they do have to deal with dag for trade ins or upgrades they are getting...
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    looking for guidance between Ayre MX-R 20 mono's vs D'Agostino Progression Stereo amp

    One notable aspect of the Progression Stereo amp is that D'Agostino offers owners an upgrade path. I just confirmed with my dealer that I can send my stereo into D'Agostino and they will upgrade it to a monoblock if I purchase a second Progression monoblock new, effectively providing a cost...
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    looking for guidance between Ayre MX-R 20 mono's vs D'Agostino Progression Stereo amp

    Interesting that you went for the Progression and not the Momentums - How would you assess the difference between the Momentum and Progression series in your auditioning & listening experience? What was it about the Progression amps that sold you compared to the momentum series (other than...
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    looking for guidance between Ayre MX-R 20 mono's vs D'Agostino Progression Stereo amp

    Good point and I should have been more explicit, running this way initially was my request as I currently dont have the funds to upgrade both the pre and amp in my system, so I wanted to get a good idea what the sound would be to run direct for a while until funds allow for the purchase of a...
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    looking for guidance between Ayre MX-R 20 mono's vs D'Agostino Progression Stereo amp

    I have just pulled the trigger on ordering the Progression Stereo. I have no direct listening experience of the Ayre, so take below with that grain of salt. Like you it is not a priority for me that audio equipment double as shiny jewelry in my house, I ordered the progression in black to make...

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