Amps for Sasha W/P?

[amati]

Originally Posted by psjl

amati....totally agree with you on the auditioning bit, and I am in fact flying down to Singapore sometime next week for an audition, as the Hong Kong dealer's demo units have been loaned out again to another local review magazine for a month-long review!.....whilst I agree that it is an absolute prerequisite that we each must take the time to properly audition the equipment that we intend to add to our respective systems, nonetheless, audiophile review magazines still provide helpful and informative info./opinions provided we do not take everything a reviewer writes as gospel.......Philip

Philip, you are absoletuly right, audiophile review magazines and offcourse audioaficionado.org are helpful and informative ! I like to read them both
You can fly over and audition them here

‪Dan D'Agostino "MOMENTUM" monoblock amplifier at Rhapsody‬‏ - YouTube

Have fun !
amati

[quanmer]

Originally Posted by kcc

quanmer,

You're very welcome. I can see your dilemma; there are certainly many options at this price point. BTW, my friend has a FM 611x that he is using with Wilson X1s and he loves them. They are detailed yet relaxed and natural. My guess are that the drive may not be up to your standards though.

Happy hunting!

Kcc, another dilemma, I usually replace my amp and preamp together, if I bought D.D. Momentum now, very likely I would buy their pre amp when they are available. D.D. is too new to talk about re-sell value, so it is an expensive decision without listening.

[kcc]

Originally Posted by quanmer

Kcc, another dilemma, I usually replace my amp and preamp together, if I bought D.D. Momentum now, very likely I would buy their pre amp when they are available. D.D. is too new to talk about re-sell value, so it is an expensive decision without listening.

quanmer,

Congrats on the Momentums! That's a big decision but I am sure you will enjoy them for a long time to come .

I just (re)started the journey myself very recently after upgrading to the Sashas from Avantgarde UNOs and an all tube SET system. It's going to be a while before I figure out and save up to change most of my electronics.

Happy listening and keep us posted!

Ken

[LexiconLogan]

I have the Ayre MXR with my Sasha's but today somebody offered me the Krell EVO 900. Would this be an upgrade?

[Kippyy]

I have your same equipment, and love the combination.
I have only read about the Krell's...they probably woild provide better bass and "oomph", but I suspect you'd sacrifice some detail in the transition. The MXR's have a great reputation...the Krell's so-so. Good luck...let a demo and your ears be your best guide.

[LexiconLogan]

Thank you. Its indeed a perfect combo and one could say ''never change a winning team''

[Masterlu]

LexiconLogan... Welcome!

[LexiconLogan]

Thank you so much Lu!

[quanmer]

Originally Posted by LexiconLogan

I have the Ayre MXR with my Sasha's but today somebody offered me the Krell EVO 900. Would this be an upgrade?

If you don't have Ayre KX-R, save $ on Krell and get KX-R first

[psjl]

Originally Posted by amati

Philip, you are absoletuly right, audiophile review magazines and offcourse audioaficionado.org are helpful and informative ! I like to read them both
You can fly over and audition them here

‪Dan D'Agostino "MOMENTUM" monoblock amplifier at Rhapsody‬‏ - YouTube

Have fun !
amati

amati

I already saw this video earlier, and I have to say that it is one slick video! Not sure if I would go so far as to fly over all the way to the Netherlands!

Anyway, Singapore is close enough, plus I'll also get to try out quite a few combos, as the dealer there has Spectral, Ayre, Conrad Johnson, Aesthetix, YBA, Berkeley Audio, Avalon, Vandersteen, Martin Logan, Crystal Cable, Siltech, Kimber Kable, MIT, PurePower, etc.

As far as I know, in Hong Kong and Singapore, it is not often that so many marquee manufacturers come under one distributor/dealer, so this is going to be a treat!. Not sure if I'll try every possible combo though, but we'll see

Philip