Boulder vs D'Agostino
 

I've been considering an amplifier upgrade for a while, and am now in a position to pull it off. I currently have a Linn Klimax DSM running via balanced cables to a Linn Klimax Twin amp. The Klimax DSM is a keeper, shortly being upgraded to their latest Katalyst DAC architecture, but the amp will be the weak link. The options I've been looking at are the D'Agostino Momentum stereo and Boulder 1160, both of which are available relatively locally. There's a lot of info out there on the Momentum, but not so much on the Boulder. I'm trying to arrange home auditions, but it may take a while because of logistics and the dealers both have the monos, not the stereo. I can listen to both at the dealers, but unfortunately they're different dealers with different systems, and neither has higher end SF speakers available.

Does anyone have any experience with the Boulder, either this new model or its predecessor the 1060? Or anyone have experience with both Boulder and D'Ag, especially with Sonus Faber speakers? Any thoughts on one vs the other?

Thanks

When you get either one, can I come over and listen?

I have heard 1060 and Dags but at different dealers though through Wilson's but different Wilson's... If that makes any sense.

Hahahah

Dag through Alexia. 1060 into Maxx3.

Would be difficult to compare.

Sure, you'd be welcome, whether I get one of these or not:)

Boulder vs D'Agostino
 

Thanks Joey - and did you like either of them?:)

D'Ag fan here, Boulder not so much.

Thanks Ivan, any particular reason? What don't you like about the Boulder?

I have listened to them on two separate occasions, both times with Wilson XLF's.

I'll sum it up with one word; Sterile. :sigh:

Thanks, that's very helpful.

D'Agostino and don't look back. :yes: