D'Agostino Momentum amp melts down

It is what it is. You don't have to ignore the fact that it exploded under test conditions. It did not in the other two reviews I read. It was not even hot when I listened to it. I'm sure at $40k it has a hefty warranty.
When you audition at the store push it hard and see what happens.

Sorry it did not explode. Perhaps the phrase is"thermal protection mode."

#1. What exactly does "Melts Down" mean? Something melted in the amp? Exactly what?
#2. Does this amp have thermal protection? If yes, why didn't it work?
#3. I'm gong to guess Dan D. is going to want to address this issue, before this design is branded a very attractive failure.

Onhwy61,

My apologies! You already answered my questions, I just didn't read all the responses before I jumped in..

I thought that was hilarious...understandable thermal issue, but people love this amp SO MUCH they stand up for it! I've read several reviews if the thing (and its stereo "el cheapo" 20 something grand version) and was surprised Stereophile got to it so late...but still...I absolutely take wholehearted pleasure in this amp shutdown issue, and further pleasure in the fact that anybody justifies or defends the embarassing shut down...really...55 grand! These amps should not only never ever do anything but look and sound fabulous, they should venturi their heat into little clouds of golden wonderfulness that water your house plants and make children happy all over the world.