I don’t look at it that way at all. When you’re happy with a product, you definitely don’t have to convince anyone it is a great product. I’ve owned a lot of hi dollar gear. I’ve even owned Chord and Jeff Rowland top of the line monoblock amplifiers. That’s jewelry within itself. I just Prefer tube and that’s why I currently own Audio Research Reference 250SE. Like I said, it’s a choice. Pick what you like but never feel you have to convince one to buy a product.
D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef?
So I've owned two of the classic monster Krell amplifiers from the distant past, the KSA 50 and later the KSA 250. Both great amplifiers in their time and both collectible for those interested in that kind of stuff. I'm generally a fan of D'agostino as a consequence.
I'm currently shopping for a new solid state amplifier to pair with potentially new speakers (Wilson or YG or Von Schweikert or Magico or Joseph - long story for another day).
So recently while auditioning at my local dealer the system was powered by the current D'agostino M400 mono amplifiers. While the sound was good I couldn't help but notice how TINY the $65K amplifiers were sitting on stands near the speakers. OK they had nice metal work and were shiny but I couldn't help wonder WHY are these things so expensive?! Later at home photo's of the insides of these amps on Google led me to wonder even more!! The power supplies and interior construction in these things are nothing like the monster supplies and parts in the classic Krell's
Plus while the Krell's were expensive in their day (with great sound) the current D'agostino's have absurd pricing, far exceeding inflation.
Are people spending this kind of money for fancy heat sinks? Really?
I'd rather have an old Krell and a new Porsche Boxster or C8 Corvette for the same money.
Any one else have similar impressions?
I'm currently shopping for a new solid state amplifier to pair with potentially new speakers (Wilson or YG or Von Schweikert or Magico or Joseph - long story for another day).
So recently while auditioning at my local dealer the system was powered by the current D'agostino M400 mono amplifiers. While the sound was good I couldn't help but notice how TINY the $65K amplifiers were sitting on stands near the speakers. OK they had nice metal work and were shiny but I couldn't help wonder WHY are these things so expensive?! Later at home photo's of the insides of these amps on Google led me to wonder even more!! The power supplies and interior construction in these things are nothing like the monster supplies and parts in the classic Krell's
Plus while the Krell's were expensive in their day (with great sound) the current D'agostino's have absurd pricing, far exceeding inflation.
Are people spending this kind of money for fancy heat sinks? Really?
I'd rather have an old Krell and a new Porsche Boxster or C8 Corvette for the same money.
Any one else have similar impressions?
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Consider the cost beyond the constraints of 'practical value.' Think of them as 'functional art', and as with a piece of fine wall-art or metal sculpture, attribute part of their monetary cost to aesthetic value. To a small group of discerning owners their capacity to elicit emotional pleasure comes from the eyes as well as the ears. (Not to forget the bragging rights they afford in a capitalist society.) |
"Where’s the beef?" DDMAS-Dan-DAgostino-with-Relentless.jpeg (919×1280) (oracleoftime.com) PS - if you’re gonna whine about price, find another hobby. These people have to run a company with specialty products. They didn’t choose the easy route by any stretch. The comments of some above are so idiotic I don’t know why they’re even members here. |
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