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Dan D'Agostino Momentum amplifier- which preamp?

Anyone run Dan's amp (or amps) with linestage pre from other manufacturers?

I tried Dan's gear (integrated and separates) with my Rockport Aviors. Amazing in many ways, but lacked the palpably real presence of "vocalist in the room" that the best tubes provide. Anyone run Dan's amp(s) with a tube preamp?

Thanks, looking for that last (or at least the next last) final system.
aldenberry
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georgehifi
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What source/s do you have David?

Cheers George
melbguy1
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I know CKKeung on WBF runs an ARC Ref 40th Anniversary preamp successfully with his MC2 S1400 mono's. They're pro amps, so I'd expect them to be fairly neutral. The Ref 40 pre is very nice if you can find one.
gpgr4blu
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Audio Research Ref 5se is a great combo with Dag amps. Tested them in house. Best of tubes and solid state.
knghifi
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Anyone run Dan's amp(s) with a tube preamp?
I know an audiophile drove his Momentum Mono with ARC Ref5SE. It sounds very good but impedance not perfect match.
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jfrech
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First your Aviors are fantastic speakers. I assume you have them properly set up and your room treated if necessary?

I've heard my dealers Aviors with a Nagra Jazz tube pre and a Nagra Classic (ss) amp. Absolutely fantastic. Transparent cabling.

My Rockport Altairs sing with my Robert Koda K10 and Ayre MXR's. Again Transparent cabling.

Not sure what cabling you're using...but this maybe be a key ingredient with your Rockports...
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