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
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.
Audio Research Ref 5se is a great combo with Dag amps. Tested them in house. Best of tubes and solid state.
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.