Thread: Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade

I've been using my Momentum S200 for a while and passed on the previous S250 upgrade. Sometime last year, I toyed with the idea of changing amps before the MxV upgrade was announced. Since then, I waited and have been looking for impressions from users who have performed this upgrade but couldn't really find much info. As I'm based in Hong Kong, we do not have the latest MvX versions for demo at the showrooms hence I can't find any reference about this locally. Anyway, I finally decided to take the plunge blind and spoke to our HK importers to facilitate the upgrade BUT was told that it could take an upward of 6 months wait time for this to happen since the factory is facing stocking issues. This really puts a damper to my plans.

Question is... does it really take 6 months for users outside US to get these upgrades performed or is this just coming from our local importers?
Should I go thru this upgrade blind or should I look elsewhere? For the price of the upgrade and the sale of my S200, I can get myself a Gryphon Antileon EVO Stereo, a used Soulution 511 or something else.

As I'm still deciding, if any members that had gone thru the upgrade kindly share your listening impressions and the upgrade process, it would be very helpful.

Thank you all and happy listening

I had the S200 and upgraded to the S250. amazing upgrade and thoroughly recommended.

I too have been waiting for feedback on the MxV upgrade as it's on my radar.

Originally Posted by XV-1

I had the S200 and upgraded to the S250. amazing upgrade and thoroughly recommended.

I too have been waiting for feedback on the MxV upgrade as it's on my radar.

Thank you... I read your posts and am surely motivated by the results you've gotten. I've made arrangements to audition the used Soulution this weekend and see if its a suitable replacement. Keeping my options open for the time being and am also pushing for a better commitment from the importer

Many thanks for your reply Xcop5089. Very much appreciated.

The components of your system are from the same manufacturers except my system are the respective brand's entry items so I'm quite sure, if it can drive yours, the MxV will surely be more than adequate for mine. Guess that resolves the question on system synergy.

2 months return from the upgrade with travel inclusive sounds fair and I'd be happy if its no more than 3 months. 6 months is a bit much... I'll reach out to the local importers again and see if this can be shortened.

Originally Posted by Petzzz

Many thanks for your reply Xcop5089. Very much appreciated.

The components of your system are from the same manufacturers except my system are the respective brand's entry items so I'm quite sure, if it can drive yours, the MxV will surely be more than adequate for mine. Guess that resolves the question on system synergy.

2 months return from the upgrade with travel inclusive sounds fair and I'd be happy if its no more than 3 months. 6 months is a bit much... I'll reach out to the local importers again and see if this can be shortened.

Honestly, if you are to proceed with the MxV upgrade, all you dealer has to do is book an upgrade production slot with D'Agostino. then airfreight it 10 days prior to the slot. It's not that difficult.

cheers

Originally Posted by XV-1

Honestly, if you are to proceed with the MxV upgrade, all you dealer has to do is book an upgrade production slot with D'Agostino. then airfreight it 10 days prior to the slot. It's not that difficult.

cheers

I wrote to D'Agostino previously and was told to go thru my local agents, hence I didn't have a choice... when the agent told me that it would take above 6 months, I was honestly quite put off but having listened to the Soulution and Gryphon the past weekend convinced me that I should stick to the sound I like best. Anyway, just paid my dealer 30% deposit for the upgrade so hopefully, it will be fast.

I am dropping off my S250 off at the dealer tomorrow. He said Dag will take around two months to do the upgrade + shipping. Assume it will be around 3 months all up.

My m400’s took 2 months.

Originally Posted by Rscotth

My m400’s took 2 months.

You happy with the new sound quality when comparing it to the cost?

Originally Posted by XV-1

I am dropping off my S250 off at the dealer tomorrow. He said Dag will take around two months to do the upgrade + shipping. Assume it will be around 3 months all up.

Thanks for the update... I spoke to my dealer yesterday as it has been 3 weeks since. He told me that they will be expecting the upgrade parts from D'gostino and the upgrade will be done locally. Wonder if this is normal or should I write to Dan to clarify this?

Originally Posted by Petzzz

Thanks for the update... I spoke to my dealer yesterday as it has been 3 weeks since. He told me that they will be expecting the upgrade parts from D'gostino and the upgrade will be done locally. Wonder if this is normal or should I write to Dan to clarify this?

I thought the amps had to be done at the factory and that is what is going to happen with mine. Mine is however an early S200 so has a bit of copper discoloration which Dag are going to do a refurb of the finish.

The preamps can be upgraded at the dealer.

Originally Posted by XV-1

I thought the amps had to be done at the factory and that is what is going to happen with mine. Mine is however an early S200 so has a bit of copper discoloration which Dag are going to do a refurb of the finish.

The preamps can be upgraded at the dealer.

Looks like I've to clarify this directly with Dan as I've got a different answer from the dealer here. Mine is also the S200 and it could use a case buff too. I'm going to write in and will update

Originally Posted by XV-1

I thought the amps had to be done at the factory and that is what is going to happen with mine. Mine is however an early S200 so has a bit of copper discoloration which Dag are going to do a refurb of the finish.

The preamps can be upgraded at the dealer.

After being bounced around, the unit will be sent off to Dag for upgrades. Its true (Dag confirmed) that the unit was supposed to be fitted here but there was some technicalities when the same upgrade was being performed by another region resulting on the change of direction. Anyway, was told that it may take up to 3 months so hopefully will get it by Xmas