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Old 12-07-2017, 01:00 PM
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After nearly 3 months of waiting, the new D’Agostino Momentum S250 stereo amp finally arrived at the dealer in Seattle last week. Since I wasn’t available to take delivery right away, they set it up in a showroom and ran it to get a head start on burnin. Yesterday my dealer made the 2 hour drive to my house to deliver and set up. I had been wondering how we were going to get a 100 lb amp into my rack, but I failed to realize that Hans pumps iron - he lifted it right out of the case and slid it into the rack no problem.

It was definitely worth the wait. The amp looks gorgeous, and sounded wonderful with only a few minutes of warmup. Compared to my Linn amp, the bass is much tighter and more authoritative and solid, the highs are much smoother, imaging is a bit more precise, and the slight congestion I used to get on orchestral music at louder volumes is gone.

Although technically I have this beauty on trial for a few days, I’ve already made up my mind it’s not going back.









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Old 12-07-2017, 01:35 PM
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Congratulations. Dan's gear competes with the best available in both SQ and industrial design.
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Old 12-07-2017, 01:36 PM
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Congrats Tony!!! Gorgeous amp and a stellar performer.

I still remember the excitement the day I got my Momentum monos. It was hard to break away from listening. The best is yet come as you rediscover your music all over again.

Enjoy! Well done.
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Old 12-07-2017, 02:54 PM
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Congratulations with a great amplifier, it also looks good
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Old 12-07-2017, 03:09 PM
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Tony.......I like the black and copper combination much better than the silver and copper. The S250 looks super in your rack. Congratulations and a fine amplifier.


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Old 12-07-2017, 03:19 PM
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Congrats Tony!!
Wonderful when a piece of gear delivers what you have hoped for.
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Gorgeous to see and hear!
I especially like the green retro-looking meters. Congrats!
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Old 12-07-2017, 04:51 PM
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Very nice, Tony. Killer looks. I bet it sounds great too.
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Old 12-07-2017, 05:17 PM
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Congrats Tony, I KNEW that thing wouldn't be going back. They are too damn good.

Now I don't feel too bad when I make the same guys drive over an hour to my house
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