D'Agostino Pre-amp Mini Review

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Jim.......Thanks for the informative review. I knew it would come to tears when the D'Agostino preamp had to be returned. What an incredibly delicious tease this past week must have been for you to experience the entire D'Agostino package as Dan envisioned. I'm sure the Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers loved every second of being mated to the leading edge of audio technology. Parting is always such sweet sorrow, but I have a feeling I know how this story will eventually end.

Dan
Right from the start I knew it would be difficult to let this unit go. I think that some individuals under value the importance of synergy between amp and pre-amp. Whether one prefers McIntosh, Audio Research, D'Agostino, Burmester........ I think pairing products from on manufacturer is hard to beat. Mixing and matching is very hit and miss.

[Amado]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Dan
Right from the start I knew it would be difficult to let this unit go. I think that some individuals under value the importance of synergy between amp and pre-amp. Whether one prefers McIntosh, Audio Research, D'Agostino, Burmester........ I think pairing products from on manufacturer is hard to beat. Mixing and matching is very hit and miss.

+1

[cmalak]

Jim...thx for sharing your great review with us and glad you know the way to the promised land. All you have to do now is figure out how to get there, which I am sure you will eventually do

[Ritmo]

Jim - Great review. Quite an endorsement!

[JJinID]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Jim...thx for sharing your great review with us and glad you know the way to the promised land. All you have to do now is figure out how to get there, which I am sure you will eventually do

+1

[bart]

Originally Posted by JJinID

+1

+2.
Thanks for sharing Jim.
And keep in mind that the longing can be as sweet as the owning.

[turntable]

Thanks Jim for the review

I would love to have a listen to it with my MomS

BTW, how is the remote in an ergonomic way. The volume + and - looks close to the bottom, does it work well?
How did you find the steps in the actual volume itself, easy to get the right volume setting?

I wish you used the tone controls to hear how much they change the sound

[SRT-10 Viper]

Jim great review... Have Larry work a no interest, no payments 6 or 12 month deal. Always here to help. ; )

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by turntable

Thanks Jim for the review

I would love to have a listen to it with my MomS

BTW, how is the remote in an ergonomic way. The volume + and - looks close to the bottom, does it work well?
How did you find the steps in the actual volume itself, easy to get the right volume setting?

I wish you used the tone controls to hear how much they change the sound

Good questions.

Since I didn't take the time to do anything with the tone controls and only connected the Meridian as a source, I only used the remote to turn the pre-amp on and off and adjust the volume. Therefore for the most part it sat on the arm of my chair for correcting any volume differences between discs. I had no issues adjusting volume or finding the mute button.

Another note. When the unit is powered off the bezel around the "meter" which can be used to raise and lower the volume, spins free and silent. When the unit is powered on adjusting the volume is accompanied by a quiet "ticking" sound letting you know that the optical dial is moving. Nice.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by SRT-10 Viper

Jim great review... Have Larry work a no interest, no payments 6 or 12 month deal. Always here to help. ; )

Chuck
Lets just hope that the market continues to strengthen.