Momentum integrated amplifier

dlb2 said:
Are these the cases?

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The travel cases look nice but I think I prefer the original cases. The cases take a beating during any shipping and the aluminum will not hold up as well as plastic.
 
still-one said:
The travel cases look nice but I think I prefer the original cases. The cases take a beating during any shipping and the aluminum will not hold up as well as plastic.
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I agree, the black plastic case is fine.

These bling cases will encourage the amps to go missing in transit with shipping companies.
 
Mike said:
yes Doug, those are them! I could have sworn I took a photo of them...I guess not. I will circle back today and get some better shots.
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Mike, while you're at it, could you take some closeups of that beautiful stereo amp on the floor!:P:D
 
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Dan D'Agostino's long-awaited Momentum Integrated has finally come to fruition. The original plan was to make it a multifunction device with streaming and digital functionality, but the finished product is essentially a combination of circuit boards from the Momentum Preamplifier and Stereo power amplifier in a chassis that's not as deep as the separates but makes up for it with height. This is because the power supply is underneath the distinctive copper-flanked casework. Dan D'Agostino explained that he built the Momentum Integrated because he saw demand for a totally uncompromised integrated amp -- that's why this model has the same transformer as the Momentum Stereo power amplifier and delivers 200Wpc into 8 ohms and 800Wpc into 2 ohms. It has a copper-and-aluminum "thermal engine" to provide cooling. The price is $45,000, and it will begin to ship in March.
 
The Integrated is pure hifi sex. I wonder is there is a zero on the tone controls yet?
 
XV-1 said:
The Integrated is pure hifi sex. I wonder is there is a zero on the tone controls yet?
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Yes, It is called the Off position. In all seriousness since no one manufactures a 13 position control Dan has indicated there will never be a zero position. He wanted 6 plus options and 6 minus options. If you look at a graph showing the impact of each detent position you will understand why most individuals sitting through his demos had a hard time telling when the +1 and -1 options were selected or the tone controls bypassed. This might be easier in your own room when quickly A.B'ing the options but I doubt you would be able to tell whether the tone controls were on or off by just walking into the room.
 
I've never even tried the tone controls. No interest and no need.


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Too bad no one used a pair of TADs. You'd be able to tell right away. :)

Give me an 11 or 9 position controld WITH a zero position and I'll reconsider the Dag premp. Seriously, why at this level if I only want bass OR treble correction, shouldn't I be able to get it?

still-one said:
Yes, It is called the Off position. In all seriousness since no one manufactures a 13 position control Dan has indicated there will never be a zero position. He wanted 6 plus options and 6 minus options. If you look at a graph showing the impact of each detent position you will understand why most individuals sitting through his demos had a hard time telling when the +1 and -1 options were selected or the tone controls bypassed. This might be easier in your own room when quickly A.B'ing the options but I doubt you would be able to tell whether the tone controls were on or off by just walking into the room.
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joeinid said:
Too bad no one used a pair of TADs. You'd be able to tell right away. :)

Give me an 11 or 9 position controld WITH a zero position and I'll reconsider the Dag premp. Seriously, why at this level if I only want bass OR treble correction, shouldn't I be able to get it?
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Joe, it has little to do with speakers. Anyone who can detect a 1db change in sound has above average hearing for that is what the human ear can detect. The tone controls on the pre-map only hit 1dB at around 1khz.

A small company such as D"Agostino cannot fund the development of every piece of his BOM. Some parts must be purchased off the shelf. Or I guess you can wait for his next pre-amp that will be built to match the forthcoming up level power amps. I know I am not in the market for any of those products.
 
Hi Jim,

I was being facetious, but I would gladly give up one step on either end to have a zero point. I know I'm beating a dead horse, but I was so truly looking forward to useable tone controls on a high end preamp. Oh well.



still-one said:
Joe, it has little to do with speakers. Anyone who can detect a 1db change in sound has above average hearing for that is what the human ear can detect. The tone controls on the pre-map only hit 1dB at around 1khz.

A small company such as D"Agostino cannot fund the development of every piece of his BOM. Some parts must be purchased off the shelf. Or I guess you can wait for his next pre-amp that will be built to match the forthcoming up level power amps. I know I am not in the market for any of those products.
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still-one said:
Yes, It is called the Off position. In all seriousness since no one manufactures a 13 position control Dan has indicated there will never be a zero position. He wanted 6 plus options and 6 minus options. If you look at a graph showing the impact of each detent position you will understand why most individuals sitting through his demos had a hard time telling when the +1 and -1 options were selected or the tone controls bypassed. This might be easier in your own room when quickly A.B'ing the options but I doubt you would be able to tell whether the tone controls were on or off by just walking into the room.
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I could certainly hear the difference between -1 and +1 on both the bass and treble listening to the system and I am sure you could too. Joe certainly could.

What I did find hard to hear was -/+ 5 & 6 on the bass and treble. Nobody will ever use that end of the tone controls, so why have it. I can easily live with -5 or +5. Dan, your choice.:P

Not having a zero mark in the preamp is just stupid imo.
 
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