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D'Agostino Momentum amp melts down

The latest issue of Stereophile tests the Momentum amplifier and amp number 1 melts down during the precondition test. Atkinson is afraid to subject amp number 2 to the same test and only runs it for 1/2 as long as the standard test.

Parasound, Bryston, and others pass this test but the Momentum can't? Then they act like it's no big deal like it melted down. So, if that's the case, why perform the test?

The manufacturer response doesn't remark on the melt down. I would think Dan would be duly embarrassed but what the heck, those copper heat sinks sure look great.

Would a prospective buyer (not me) be hesitant to power an inefficient speaker to loud levels with this amp?

rhljazz
theoriginalsmith
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I have a pair of Krell LAT 1000's and would love to hear any comments on whether they'd sound better driven by a set of Krell Evolution One's or Dan's new Momentum 300 monos.  Consider the listening environment a neutral factor in your analysis, if you can, ha.  For the boisterous critics here, I'm a fan of pretty much all of Dan's work.

Best,
Justin
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erik_squires
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Just want to point out this thread is from 2013
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All I can add is that I have a spectacular Agostino S250 left on full time with superior sonics. Great amps. 
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