D'Agostino Momentum M400

[Ritmo]

Glad you are enjoying them Jock! I'm waiting for my upgraded S250 to arrive from the factory.

[MDP]

Very exciting Mike

[Cincy2]

Finally have a delivery date for my M400 upgraded mono's - Next Thursday. The dealer who helped me mentioned to me last nigh that he has a pair of M300 mono's brand new in box but with cosmetic damage (undefined severity). He's going to let them go for $20K. If anyone is interested PM me and I'll give you the contact data.

EG

[the professor]

Thats an amazing price.

[Mike]

Finally have a delivery date for my M400 upgraded mono's - Next Thursday. The dealer who helped me mentioned to me last nigh that he has a pair of M300 mono's brand new in box but with cosmetic damage (undefined severity). He's going to let them go for $20K. If anyone is interested PM me and I'll give you the contact data.

EG

Where's Joe?

[joeinid]

Where's Joe?

Hiding under the covers, very, very scared. OMG!

[Cincy2]

After a three month wait, my M400's arrived and shortly thereafter they were installed and powered up. The upgrade did nothing to reduce their weight! After the grunting was over, I settled into the sweet spot and selected a playlist that had my "go to" tracks for system evaluation. The M300's were already the best amplifier (solid state or tube!) I have ever heard in my system. Would the improvement justify the $15K upgrade cost? You bet - right out of the box. Wider and deeper soundstage. More contrast between sound and background. If they improve as they break in I fear I shall never leave my music room. I am definitely biased towards SS amps and even more so to Dan D'agostina designs since I've had several over the past 25 years. For me, in my system, in my room, with my favorite tracks and music, I have heard no better sound.

Cincy

[FlexibleAudio]

Sweet Cincy! Been reading a bit about em after Axpona. Massive power supply and double the current to the output stage of the 300. As good as they were, the dynamics must be off the charts in these babies.

[the professor]

Funny you said something about the weight. I swear that they are heavier after the upgrade.

I'm glad you are enjoying them as much as I'm enjoying mine.

[FlexibleAudio]

Jock didn't know you did it too. Congrats. The 1800 va transformer must be the culprit; that beast must be heavy but its a brilliant move by Dan. Enjoy!!

[still-one]

I was with a friend on Thursday who had his mono's upgraded to 400's. One point he made was how much hotter the units run after the upgrade. Not as much heat generated as his previous AR 750's but still much warmer than 300's.

[FlexibleAudio]

I was with a friend on Thursday who had his mono's upgraded to 400's. One point he made was how much hotter the units run after the upgrade. Not as much heat generated as his previous AR 750's but still much warmer than 300's.

More Class A bias??

[Cincy2]

Funny you said something about the weight. I swear that they are heavier after the upgrade.

I'm glad you are enjoying them as much as I'm enjoying mine.

Whew! I thought it was just me...and it was because I am older than dirt.

Cincy

[XV-1]

Glad you are enjoying them Jock! I'm waiting for my upgraded S250 to arrive from the factory.

Any update Mike?

I wait with baited breath your short term and longer term thoughts on the upgrade.

[the professor]

I really haven't noticed them being hotter than the M300s.

[Ritmo]

Any update Mike?

I wait with baited breath your short term and longer term thoughts on the upgrade.

i had to ask the factory to hold the shipping. I'm in Asia this week. Scheduled to get it early next week. Can't wait!

[Ritmo]

I received the amp on Monday. The S250 is superior to the S200. And, the improvements are noticeable right away. Quieter, better detail, sweeter but not colored and moré dynamic. Well worth the upgrade!

[XV-1]

I received the amp on Monday. The S250 is superior to the S200. And, the improvements are noticeable right away. Quieter, better detail, sweeter but not colored and moré dynamic. Well worth the upgrade!

Nice. If you can give us an update in a few weeks, that would be great.

[sksouri1456]

I received the amp on Monday. The S250 is superior to the S200. And, the improvements are noticeable right away. Quieter, better detail, sweeter but not colored and moré dynamic. Well worth the upgrade!

Hi ritmo,
I have a good offer on the s250, and still hesitating.
I own w.a sabrina, wich will pair the dag s250.
While i m sure it will excel in lows, highs, dynamic, transparency, seperation etc.... i m not sure on the mids.
I m searching for an amp wich will enjoy me for a long time, musicality being my first priority.
Can you give me some details on the mids pls


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[Ritmo]

Hi ritmo,
I have a good offer on the s250, and still hesitating.
I own w.a sabrina, wich will pair the dag s250.
While i m sure it will excel in lows, highs, dynamic, transparency, seperation etc.... i m not sure on the mids.
I m searching for an amp wich will enjoy me for a long time, musicality being my first priority.
Can you give me some details on the mids pls


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sksouri,

The S250 is a supremely musical amp and a terrific match for Wilson speakers. One of the key attributes of the amp is the midrange. If you are able to get the S250 for a good price, get it. You will not be disappointed.

[sksouri1456]

sksouri,

The S250 is a supremely musical amp and a terrific match for Wilson speakers. One of the key attributes of the amp is the midrange. If you are able to get the S250 for a good price, get it. You will not be disappointed.

Thks for the reply,
If you had to compare it s mids to a good tube amp? Is it with all the harmonics, texture , full with body?


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[Ritmo]

Thks for the reply,
If you had to compare it s mids to a good tube amp? Is it with all the harmonics, texture , full with body?


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it is the real deal. My recommendation to you would be to give it a listen.

BTW, what is the rest of your system?

[sksouri1456]

it is the real deal. My recommendation to you would be to give it a listen.

BTW, what is the rest of your system?

Now my system consists of: mbl c51 intg feeded by a devialet 200 as source( pre/dac/phono)


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[Thieliste]

What do you guys think of the Momentum M400s if paired with Robert Koda K-15EX preamp ?

[madfloyd]

What do you guys think of the Momentum M400s if paired with Robert Koda K-15EX preamp ?

I think that would be an expensive combination.

[Thieliste]

I think that would be an expensive combination.

That i know already but how good of a combo in terms of sound quality ?

[madfloyd]

I haven't heard the Koda personally (although I've heard only wonderful things about it) I can't say how it would match the Momentums, sorry.

[still-one]

It is too bad you can't audition that pairing. I have never heard the Koda unit so I am no help. I do know of a few individuals who pair Momentums with ARC pre amps. They seem happy.

[joeinid]

What do you guys think of the Momentum M400s if paired with Robert Koda K-15EX preamp ?

Any idea what the Koda output impedance is on the K-15EX preamp?

edit:

If I searched correctly it's way under 100. I am sure it will be perfectly wonderful.

[Thieliste]

Any idea what the Koda output impedance is on the K-15EX preamp?

edit:

If I searched correctly it's way under 100. I am sure it will be perfectly wonderful.

30 ohms.

[joeinid]

Koda preamps are supposed to be wonderful. I can not imagine a more pleasing combo.

[Thieliste]

Most likely what you call end game combo, now i have to find €125k that's another story.

[joeinid]

Most likely what you call end game combo, now i have to find €125k that's another story.

Hahahahaha, that's a common problem