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Old 01-21-2013, 01:40 AM
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Yes, the amp is built from up from below from a single aircraft grade alloy billet - aka Ayre MX-R
The main power toroid is a totally custom built rated at 1.6kw. Hard to believe such a high rated toroid can even fit into the smallish bottom space. I guess this is why it took dozens of custom toroids for Dan to be finally happy with the performance..

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Usually a designer develops the circuit and then plans the chassis around it , looks like Dan approached it another way around . Very well conceived too , compact and with great efficiency. Remarkable turnaround for a man who designed those humungous hot running Krells .
I had the pleasure of hearing the Momentums driving a pair of Avalon Isis (90db@4ohms),and while the cabling and support cast was less than stellar , its pedigree was unmistakable . I particularly remember it motoring thru a cut featuring Kodo drums ,totally unfrazzled ,with plenty in reserve and transient speed to spare .
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