D’Agostino M400 monos are absolutely wonderful ...

[a.wayne]

I can relate to your findings while listening. The Progressions are similar. I believe it's the power supplies. I have never had an amp that plays at a realistic level and instruments remain in their space. I imagine it even better with the M400's.

The only thing better than power is more power .....

[AJR]

A good place to be ............. should hold you for at least a couple years ...

M6s?

[joeinid]

Thank you so much Scott. I really appreciate it. Dan D'Agostino really knows what he's doing. I love these amps. I need to take my time with the preamp but I understand the synergy. I was there in the early days. I need to make sure it's the right one. Again.

Joe,

Congrats on your M400's and welcome to the club. I've got 5 of them in my multi-channel setup. I, too, have had lots of other amps, tube and SS, and these are by far the best of the best!

As for preamps, I had an ARC Ref6 at first and it sounded great, but when I dropped in the D'Ag pre.....game over. The synergy is mind boggling. But for me, I feel the best product in the momentum line is the phono stage. Words can't explain how good it is.

Enjoy your new amps in good health, as I'm sure you will. I've heard nothing better. The finesse and control they offer from top to bottom is just AWESOME!

Best,
Scott

[joeinid]

I would love SF Il Cremonese or M3. I don't think I can make either of them happen. I love the recommendations though



ps These M400s can make ANY speaker sound awesome

[AJR]

The next step

[AJR]

Because I think we can all agree that you have sorted your amplification out. As in, well and truly sorted

[AJR]

Joe - when you get a chance please listen to “Slomo” by Slowdive and tell me how it sounds on your D’Ags. I bet it is like liquid caffeine.

[joeinid]

Absolutely. I'm up way too late every every night. I knew all amps (and preamps for that matter) sound different. Some better, some worse. But I never expected these M400s to be so profoundly better than anything that I've heard or had. My acceptable window of gear is pretty big but these have far exceeded my expectations. I am sorry to gush (again and again) but I'm very happy.

Because I think we can all agree that you have sorted your amplification out. As in, well and truly sorted

[joeinid]

Will do, tonight.

Joe - when you get a chance please listen to “Slomo” by Slowdive and tell me how it sounds on your D’Ags. I bet it is like liquid caffeine.

[AJR]

Have been re-watching The Wire. To borrow an expression: I feel.

[joeinid]

It's funny, Jock was trying to talk me into the Diablo 300 because he loves it soooo much. He has nothing but high praise for that unit. He wanted me to save my money. What a sweetheart

Either way, I would have been a winner.

Have been re-watching The Wire. To borrow an expression: I feel.

[AJR]

And “I might be wrong” by Radiohead. Bet the guitar strum sounds like it is right in your face.

[AJR]

I must admit I am in love with my Diablo. For my budget, nothing comes close that i tried. By my end game are your amps plus the m6s.

[AJR]

I think you owe Jock a case of beer/bottle of fine wine BTW

[joeinid]

And “I might be wrong” by Radiohead. Bet the guitar strum sounds like it is right in your face.

[AJR]

Will watch with interest!

[joeinid]

I must admit I am in love with my Diablo. For my budget, nothing comes close that i tried. By my end game are your amps plus the m6s.

I think you owe Jock a case of beer/bottle of fine wine BTW

[AJR]

One last post. A little plug for an artist from my small country. Mermaidens: “Satsuma”. Simple but effective.

[AJR]

Can’t resist. Another plug for my fellow countrymen. This one won an award for music video in the UK. “You’re so cool” Jonathan Bree.

[joeinid]

Thank you so much!

[a.wayne]

M6s?

By then wooden inserts to appeal to SF buyers .....

[AJR]

A.wayne - I do like your posts, when I can understand them. Have you read Steven Pinker’s book? I suspect you have a lot of expertise and a lot to say. I just wish I could decipher it.

[Sharp 2160]

Thanks!

How do you like the Ref 10 with your Progression monos? I'm trying to be good but find myself thinking about the Ref 10 or similar. I love my Luxman but can't help myself.

Joe,

I thought long and hard before buying the Ref 10. When I first received it I had still had the Theta Prometheus monoblocks that were sold and replaced by a pair of borrowed Momentum M300 monoblocks. They had to be returned to the store for demos, so I borrowed a pair of ARC Ref 250SE monoblocks. I understand what is meant by synergy as those two worked very well together. I just can't see replacing so many tubes. Now finally the Progressions are permanently in the system and loving every minute of it. The Ref 10 with the Progression amps gives you an unbelievable three dimensional soundstage with layering front to back. Vocals have presence and air around them on well miked recordings. The overall presentation is smooth from top to bottom with just a hint of tube like playback but with more slam as both the ARC Ref 10 and Progressions are known for bass reproduction. I myself love it as I feel it gives you the best of both worlds. I am very pleased. If you do hear the Ref 10 in your system you won't send it back I can pretty much guarantee that happening.

[still-one]

Well Joe I am blaming you and Mike (Ritmo) for deciding to move up from the original Momentums to the M400's. My Momentums are currently the oldest piece of gear in my set-up. I am going to try the black ones this time around.

[joeinid]

Thank you very much for your reply. Your response is exactly what I was thinking about what the combo would be like. I am still recovering from the amp purchase but I’m hoping for a summer purchase. The Ref 10 is high on my list.

I’m so happy for you. What a great system you have assembled.

[KeithR]

Joe, you might just consider a MSB dac running direct to amp.

Two upgrades with one stone (and very significant at that). There are a few Dag owners doing this.

[bonzo]

One of my favorite amps, congrats. I have heard the momentums with the dagostino pre, would love to hear them with AR.

[joeinid]

That's been crossing my mind as well. Mike is absolutely in love with his MSB dac (which is absolutely out of the question for me). But they do have more "reasonably" priced ones I need to look at and hear.

Joe, you might just consider a MSB dac running direct to amp.

Two upgrades with one stone (and very significant at that). There are a few Dag owners doing this.

[joeinid]

Nice! I never honestly thought these amps could actually be in my system. Huge upgrade for me for sure.

One of my favorite amps, congrats. I have heard the momentums with the dagostino pre, would love to hear them with AR.

[Jerry Seh]

Congrats Joe!

These are beauties!

[joeinid]

Thank you so much Jerry.

Congrats Joe!

These are beauties!

[Ritmo]

Well Joe I am blaming you and Mike (Ritmo) for deciding to move up from the original Momentums to the M400's. My Momentums are currently the oldest piece of gear in my set-up. I am going to try the black ones this time around.

Jim - You will not regret the upgrade. Keep us posted!

[TheOctopus]

Joe, you need the new Helius monos next!

[joeinid]

Awesome! Congratulations Jim.

I love the look of the black/copper amps. You will not regret the upgrade. This is an absolute no brainer.

Well Joe I am blaming you and Mike (Ritmo) for deciding to move up from the original Momentums to the M400's. My Momentums are currently the oldest piece of gear in my set-up. I am going to try the black ones this time around.

[joeinid]

Oh God, if I only had the money I'd be there.

Joe, you need the new Helius monos next!

[Sharp 2160]

Joe, you need the new Helius monos next!

I bet Dan sells all that are made. I just read that they are expected to sell between 250-275K. The Asian market will have the cash for them. I want to see who plays them on the WAMM speakers first.

[Sharp 2160]

Awesome! Congratulations Jim.

I love the look of the black/copper amps. You will not regret the upgrade. This is an absolute no brainer.

I wanted to buy a pair of those so bad! Not happening after buying the Ref 10 and Progression monos the same year. You and Jim are very fortunate.

[Petro85]

I see some things havent changed, Joe is still trying to own every amp on the planet.
Congrats and enjoy!!!!!!

[joeinid]

Welcome back Steve!

Not every amp but only the best.

I see some things haven't changed, Joe is still trying to own every amp on the planet.
Congrats and enjoy!!!!!!

[Petro85]

Thanks Joe its good to be back, and see you guys are still at it. boy this place has grown!!!

[joeinid]

Big time!

Thanks Joe its good to be back, and see you guys are still at it. boy this place has grown!!!

[a.wayne]

I see some things havent changed, Joe is still trying to own every amp on the planet.
Congrats and enjoy!!!!!!

What you mean by trying .....

[joeinid]

[sharkmouth]

Joe, sell a bit here, don't buy a bit there, call Mike on a favour somewhere, voilà!! You have an MSB. Congrats on the amps too!

[joeinid]

[still-one]

My new M-400's have arrived and my M-300's are now gone. So far so good.

[still-one]

My new M-400's have arrived and my M-300's are now gone. So far so good.

[cmalak]

My new M-400's have arrived and my M-300's are now gone. So far so good.

Congrats Jim

[joeinid]

Congratulations Jim. Great news.

[still-one]

Congratulations Jim. Great news.

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I just seemed like I always had something else to spend my money on. I just had to pull the trigger.