D'Agostino vs. Ayre


To anyone who has heard the D'Agostino Momentum series amps and the latest Ayre MX-R Twenty, care to compare and contrast the sound?
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Glad you're enjoying the S250.  I've got one in my listening room too and it is a phenomenal amp.  And you won't find finer people in this business than the D'Agostinos.
I remember back, maybe 20-25 years ago, I was considering becoming an electronics engineer. I wanted some feedback from some highly-respected audio companies on specifically what skills they require. I picked up the phone and called Krell. After explaining my desires to a receptionist, she put me directly through to Mr. Dan D'Agostino. He spent 20 minutes on the phone with me and answered all my questions. He didn't have to do that. But he Did. Major respect for Mr. Dan D'Agostino.
I've sold the Ayre equipment, and am currently running a D'Agostino S-250 stereo amplifier. I've found it pretty much has everything. Clarity and Control, along with some harmonic richness. Highly musical. I am completely satisfied. The only amp I really want to hear in my system is a VTL S-400 II.