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09-09-2018, 05:05 PM
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They Are Here, D'agostino Master Audio is in the House (pics).
Well it's been a hectic last couple of months with the Avalons arriving and breaking them in, moving them backwards and forwards, tweaking rake angle, toe in and so on and so forth. So to make a long story short, I wasn't too sure what to expect with the McIntosh gear that was already in my room. I may possibly be the only Avalon owner in existence with McIntosh components, at least from what I've seen online. Avalons are know to be kind to powerful, fast solid state amplifiers, they're often shown at shows with Spectral and Jeff Rowland to name a couple. As I've been listening, they have sounded good, but honestly not great for what I expected.....I knew there was a chance on purchase that they wouldn't play well with the McIntosh autoformers but I wanted to give it a chance and let my ears adjust. I had always planned on upgrading but wasn't too sure which direction to go until the speakers were in the room playing music. I've always had my eye on a pair of ARC Reference 250 monos, but again, research showed that they may not be a perfect match with the Isis. Based on what I've read about the Avalons, I couldn't help but wonder what they would sound like with a powerful but delicate (some would almost say tubelike) amplifier like a D'agostino Master Audio Systems.
 Well the McIntosh 402, while an excellent amplifier, was simply outmatched by the Isis, bass was sloppy and wooly...it didn't run out of steam by any means, but there was something wrong and I knew it pretty much from the getgo, so what to do.Well, fortune has smiled on me and several weeks ago I was able to start the process of obtaining an excellent deal and decided to go with the stereo S250.......with the levels I listen I just cannot justify a pair of the mono blocks......anyway the S250 is 500 watts/channel in a 4 ohm load so that's plenty! After doing some looking and searching, I got extremely lucky and found a demo Momentum preamp from an authorized dealer. Finally after sweating the possibility that the shipping company lost the pre (they didn't), it arrived a couple of days ago. I have taken some quick photos, so without further ado, here is what it looks like.    
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3 
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09-09-2018, 05:07 PM
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    Goodness that finish....... 
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3
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09-09-2018, 05:08 PM
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3
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09-09-2018, 05:09 PM
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Listening impressions so far?
Oh. My. God.
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3
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09-09-2018, 05:33 PM
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Omg, they look amazing. Congrats!!!
Need a picture of the complete system now.
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Wilson Audio Alexia + Mezzo | Dan D'Agostino Momentum PRE & S250 | Esoteric P02x & D02x | Torus AVR2-16 | Marantz AV8805 | Panasonic UB9000 | Bryston 7B3 & 9BSST2 | ScreenTechnics 125" 2.37 Screen | JVC X7900 | Krix A20 (4) | JL Audio F113 (2)
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09-09-2018, 05:55 PM
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Buck,
The new D'Agostino looks serious. Congratulations!
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McIntosh MX150, C2300, MC601 (5), MC207, MCD12000, MR88, MPC1500, LB100, MCLK12. Anthem AVM 90. Lumin U1. Bluesound Node. Oppo 205. Bowers & Wilkins 800 D3, CWM8.3D, CCM7.5 S2. SVS SB16-Ultra (4). Shunyata. Wireworld. Transparent. GIK.
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09-09-2018, 06:27 PM
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Wow! Congrats! That must sound amazing.
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VAC Master Line stage on Stillpoint Ultra SS VAC Signature 200iq monos on Stillpoint Ultra SS, MX-150 Parasound JC-1s (3), A-21 Kharma dB11-s Mains, Cremona M (center) Grand Pianos (rears) JL Audio Gotham G213 V1(1) F-112V1(1) F-112V2(1) Clearaudio Innovation Wood, Benz Micro Gullwing SLR Dynavector XX2 MK2 Ortofon Cadenza Bronze Audio Research Ref 2se phono Lumin X1 Lumin S1 Oppo-205 AudioQuest Hurricane HC, Tornado HC(2), and Thunder HC, Diamond RJ/E PS Audio P-10(2) AC-3, AC-5, AC-10 PCs. (6) dedicated 20 amp circuits, (6)Furutech outlets. (1) GDX-DR-NCF, (2) GDX-D Gold, (3) GDX-D Rhodium AZ Absolute Copper, and Clear Day Audio solid silver Bal ICs. WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables. Rob
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09-09-2018, 06:48 PM
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Buck.......Hope this combination of D'Agostino components proves to be the sound you are searching for. Beautiful gear.
Don't forget to update your signature.
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Dan  STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A
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