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Thread: Momentum M400MxV
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November 18, 2021, 08:43 PM #1
Momentum M400MxV
I just heard about the upcoming rev of the M400 monoblock amplifiers.
MOMENTUM M400MxV MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIER | Dan Dagostino amplifiers
I was told it will be $10,000 a channel for an upgrade from M400 to M400MxV or $80,000 for a new pair outright.
If this revision is anything like the original Momentum to M400, there goes our bank account as I will jump on it in a heartbeat. ;-)
Thanks,Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
Power: GigaWatt PC-4 EVO+, GigaWatt LS-2HCEVO, Jungson Pure Power, JPS Labs AC+, Transparent HPPC
Miscellaneous: Bohmer/Legacy Audio Wavelet DSP/Room Correction
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November 18, 2021, 08:45 PM #2
Re: Momentum M400MxV
I would absolutely love the S250 MxV. I don't know the price but it's probably not cheap.
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November 18, 2021, 10:25 PM #3
Re: Momentum M400MxV
I wonder if they are keeping the M400 + S250 as is, or raising the price by 10 and 20k regardless?
I luv my S250, I wonder what a S250 MxV would be like? not much room left in those chassis
At least Dan D is giving existing owners the option of upgrading, rather than have to buy a brand new amp - Bravo for thatSource: Technics SP10mk3 - Thales Simplicity II, TW Raven AC-3 - Graham Phantom, SME 3012-R, Exclusive P3,,Linn LP12 - Naim ARO
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November 19, 2021, 01:32 AM #4
Re: Momentum M400MxV
The description makes it sound like it's another massive overhaul like from M300 to M400. Not sure why there's a big black stripe across the front, the design was perfect on the M400. Famous last words, but not sure how the MxV will be that much better than the M400 to justify the $20k upgrade cost
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November 19, 2021, 01:32 AM #5
Re: Momentum M400MxV
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November 19, 2021, 04:17 AM #6
Re: Momentum M400MxV
As the M400 has been out for a few years now, I am glad to hear the upgrade features trickling down from the much more expensive Relentless series.
Dan’s M400 is on my short list for my future upgrade. Regarding to the black stripe across the front, this may be just a light reflection in the picture. This same black stripe also appears in the existing M400 user manual’s.Speakers: Wilson Audio Alexia 2 | Digital Sources: Esoteric K01XD + Cybershaft OP18 + Modified OPPO 205 | Amplification: Pass Labs XP-32 + Dan D'Agostino M400 | Analog cables: Transparent Reference XL | Digital cables: Kimber KS2020
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November 19, 2021, 06:55 AM #7
Re: Momentum M400MxV
My dealer said they are getting in a S250 MxV so hopefully I will be able to compare to my S250.
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November 19, 2021, 09:39 AM #8
Re: Momentum M400MxV
I was expecting this. I wonder if the process will be the same as with the Momentum 400's. They filled the pipeline with new product before beginning the upgrade process. Last time in lieu of updating my original M300's I went with new M400's since there was a small design change I liked. This time I might just update my units as the exterior remains the same.
Jim
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November 22, 2021, 12:32 AM #9
Re: Momentum M400MxV
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January 14, 2022, 09:25 PM #10
Re: Momentum M400MxV
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January 17, 2022, 03:05 AM #11
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Just took delivery of our first pair of Dan D'Agostino amplifiers - M400. Definitely will want to upgade to MxV at a later time.
Speakers: Wilson Audio Alexia 2 | Digital Sources: Esoteric K01XD + Cybershaft OP18 + Modified OPPO 205 | Amplification: Pass Labs XP-32 + Dan D'Agostino M400 | Analog cables: Transparent Reference XL | Digital cables: Kimber KS2020
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January 17, 2022, 05:25 AM #12
Re: Momentum M400MxV
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February 2, 2022, 08:09 AM #13
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Has anyone done the upgrades on their M400's or S250's?
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February 2, 2022, 10:08 AM #14
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Jim
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Digital: dCS Vivaldi DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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February 2, 2022, 12:06 PM #15
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
Power: GigaWatt PC-4 EVO+, GigaWatt LS-2HCEVO, Jungson Pure Power, JPS Labs AC+, Transparent HPPC
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February 9, 2022, 02:18 AM #16
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
I’m sure it sounds awesome.
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May 10, 2022, 04:27 PM #17
Re: Momentum M400MxV
The local D'Agostino dealer just took away our M400 Momentums to be upgraded to the MxV version.
While it stinks to be without them for 4 weeks (2 weeks ship/back forth, two weeks at D'Agostino to rev them), I think it will take that long for my body to recover from pulling them from the system, moving them out of the house, and boxing them up. ;-)
Anyway, it appears that upgrades are starting to go through the system.Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
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May 10, 2022, 06:40 PM #18
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Congratulations. I am still on the fence, but I bet they will sound great.
Jim
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Digital: dCS Vivaldi DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
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Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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May 10, 2022, 09:09 PM #19
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Patience for the delight of what’s to come. I upgraded my previous Momentum Pre to HD and Power Amp to S250. Both upgrades were stupendous.
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May 13, 2022, 04:50 AM #20
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Congratulations! Please let us know the sound differences when they come back!
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June 7, 2022, 03:55 PM #21
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
So has anyone got their upgraded amps back yet? Mine are due to go back shortly and was wondering what level of improvement has been noticed.
Thanks
Marc.
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June 7, 2022, 06:30 PM #22
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Marc,
I am sitting four weeks to the day since they were picked up to be shipped to D'Agostino and I have yet to get them returned.
Thanks,Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
Power: GigaWatt PC-4 EVO+, GigaWatt LS-2HCEVO, Jungson Pure Power, JPS Labs AC+, Transparent HPPC
Miscellaneous: Bohmer/Legacy Audio Wavelet DSP/Room Correction
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June 7, 2022, 08:16 PM #23
Re: Momentum M400MxV
If I’d paid that kind of money for something I would be none too happy with that level of service.
Why can’t they organize better and just say, “ok we’re ready for your amp in <1 week, please ship now” and have them turned around in a day or 2?
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June 8, 2022, 10:09 AM #24
Re: Momentum M400MxV
In fairness to D'Agostino I was told it would be about 4 weeks (2 weeks at the factory, 1 week shipping to, and 1 week shipping from), so I am not unhappy at this point. Furthermore, I have had issues with the local dealer picking up the equipment from me in the past and sitting on it instead of immediately shipping it, so who knows how long the dealer sat on the units this time (regardless of them promising to ship it out immediately)? D'Agostino can't work on it if they don't get it in a timely fashion.
I do get your meaning, but over many years now I have always been taken care of with honesty and diligence by the D'Agostino team, so I am fine with their effort. Actually, I have nothing but good things to say about all the interactions I have had with them as they are truly professional folks.
Thank you for your thoughts though.Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
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Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
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June 8, 2022, 12:21 PM #25
Re: Momentum M400MxV
@layne I think you're a more patient person than me!
But yeah, if the 4 weeks includes shipping both ways, that's not nearly as bad. I still would question 2 weeks at the factory, for what is likely at most a couple hours work per unit, plus a couple days burn-in/measurement (unless that bit takes longer).
Guess I shouldn't have given the impression I was impugning their service in general - just questioning the organizing around this process. I may be in a similar position soon for an upgrade on my amp. But I won't do it unless I can be sure I won't be without it that long as I have no back-up component.Lumin X1 | Enleum 23r | Scansonic MB3.5 B
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HiDiamond Genesis Big XLR signal cable
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Lumin L1 NAS | Qobuz
Tweaks: Artesania Audio damper | Shakti Air | Shakti Onlines | Synergistic Big MIG footers | Alto-extremo Lyd footers | Ginko Cloud 15 (X1) | Carbon fiber shelf (amp)
On the lookout for: SOtM sNHG-10G switch
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June 8, 2022, 06:05 PM #26
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
So I was told about the same time when they have been picked up although may be longer since need to ship from the UK.
Hopefully yours will be back soon. Please let me know your thoughts when they are back in place. I’m assuming they will need to be run in again. Be good to find out if that is the case.
Thanks
Marc.
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June 10, 2022, 09:04 AM #27
Re: Momentum M400MxV
I am sure the wait will be worth it. for the upgrade price, you would want Dag to do everything perfectly and in their own good time.
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Phono Stage: Accuphase C-37,TW Acustik phono
EQ: DEQX HDP-4
Preamp: D'Agostino HD, conrad johnson GAT,
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July 29, 2022, 04:16 PM #28
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
Got mine this week. Took 2 months!
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July 29, 2022, 04:18 PM #29
Re: Momentum M400MxV
The wait is finally over as today they have arrived.
Front End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
Power: GigaWatt PC-4 EVO+, GigaWatt LS-2HCEVO, Jungson Pure Power, JPS Labs AC+, Transparent HPPC
Miscellaneous: Bohmer/Legacy Audio Wavelet DSP/Room Correction
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July 31, 2022, 06:19 PM #30
Re: Momentum M400MxV
I just noticed your Momentum's have a slight difference in industrial design than mine. Both my M400's and Momentum HD have the black covers around the meters. I see on you MV's your is natural aluminum colored.
Congratulations. I am going to enjoy my updated Vivaldi DAC before considering pulling the trigger on the Momentum update.Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
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August 1, 2022, 07:39 AM #31
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August 3, 2022, 02:37 PM #32
Re: Momentum M400MxV
Well, my wife and I had some time to listen to the upgraded Momentum M400 MxV amps after burning them in hard on/off for a couple of days prior to any critical listening and then sitting down and focusing on what we felt they did to our system. Please note as always, this is what we heard in our system with respect to our tastes towards what we felt changed on our system by swapping out the M400s with the M400 MxV amplifiers.
From a break-in point of view, we found that the major changes prior to settling down to their steady-state sound happened within the first 60 hours (while we did not critically listen in the first 48 hours, we did listen informally during that period) with only minor differences from then on. We did not hear any noticeable changes after about 80 hours of running the units.
What improved:
1. Microdynamics (both the attack and sustain)
2. Ability to hash out complex/flowing passages of multiple genres of music
3. Subtle nuances of vocal reproduction (e.g., the way the singer may breathe, drag air across their vocal cords before or after hitting a note, etc.)
4. Low-end dynamics (We feel there is more oomph in the lower regions (this was very apparent to us with Asian drum tracks)).
If we had to focus on one area that we found the biggest change to the better, it would be what we call the “flow/interaction of the music separate and interconnected among the presentation.” This is slightly different than pure musicality in our mind and MIGHT be what the late Harry Pearson called “continuousness”. An example that we can give as to what we are getting at is a particular strength (in our opinion) of Hendrix’s guitar playing. To our ears, Jimi always seemed to be in control during simple and complex passages and played with a flowing and fluid manner that rarely seemed rushed, difficult, or complicated. In some ways (another analogy), he always seemed to be at the end of a complicated obstacle course after negotiating it with grace and ease, sitting down, breathing normally with no injuries while others are still out there struggling to finish, exhausted, and full of cuts and bruises. If that makes any sense, that is the type “flow/interaction” of feeling we are trying to convey.
Well, the Momentum M400 MxV improves on the original M400 in this area which we find a very compelling benefit.
This upgrade also gave us a feeling of more oomph and power (particularly with the low-end dynamics) even though the power rating stayed the same for the amps. While we are not sure why, it was consistent that we felt there were more horses under the hood even though technically there were not.
The final point we will mention is about as subjective as you can get, so take it or leave it. These new designs are outstandingly voiced to our ears in presenting the pure beauty and magnificence of the music while still being accurate. Some high-end amp designs (to us) may check every audiophile buzzword checkbox but are not very musical (particularly in their “more human than human” attempt at “accuracy”). While we felt the original M400s presented a fully immersed and accurate musical presentation, the new M400 MxV provided an even more accurate presentation without any “Exaggerated accuracy” (as discussed with other designs above) and improved on its wonderful musicality and flow. The sound was exceptionally organic and real to our ears.
We don’t think there were any regressions or negative aspects of this upgrade worth mentioning and to us it was worth the investment and money to move to the new models.
Please note though: While it brings you closer to the sound of their “Relentless” models which we have extensive listening experience with, it is NOT in our opinion a “Baby Relentless”.
This is not a knock on the MxV amps as we love them and will not be getting rid of them any time soon as they are our reference. It just is what it is (sic., if you have the $$$, the Relentless models are superior).
Maybe the “Epic 800” (of which we have not heard) will be the “Baby Relentless”.
In summary: We are very happy with this upgrade.
We would be interested in others’ opinion in what they heard once they are exposed to them.
Thanks,
AnthonyFront End: MSB Select II DAC, MSB Reference Transport, Magnum Dynalab MD107T, Aiwa AD-F990
Amplification: Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD Preamplifier & Momentum M400 MxV Monoblocks, Crown XLS 2502 (x3) (subwoofers)
Speakers: Scaena La Maitresse Ultime Loudspeaker System
Cables: Shunyata Aeros Aurora-SP, Shunyata Aeros Aurora-IC, Jungson Golden Dragon
Power: GigaWatt PC-4 EVO+, GigaWatt LS-2HCEVO, Jungson Pure Power, JPS Labs AC+, Transparent HPPC
Miscellaneous: Bohmer/Legacy Audio Wavelet DSP/Room Correction
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August 3, 2022, 08:44 PM #33
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
Anthony,
Thanks for the very thoughtful, detailed review here. Recently I watched several YouTube videos with Dan describing his objective for the Momentum, within the context of his entire career, and I think he would be pleased with what you've found. It seemed like you experienced an enhanced realism to the reproductions.
PS - still struck by the fact you're able to use the plural pronoun with your system. Not sure how many of us have that blessing
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