I test listened to the Dag S250 with my ARC Ref 40 in my home with my Wilson Sashas for a weekend and the sound was excellent. Not as tubey as a full tube set up but more transparent with the hint of tube magic. In other words, the best of both worlds. Although I did not test the Dag with a VTL pre, I have heard the 6.5 and 5.5. on many occasions. They are excellent preamps. I’m sure the combo of Dag/VTL would be wonderful. Although Dag is my favorite ss amplification gear for Wilsons, I much prefer a tube pre with Dag than all Dag. All of this is highly subjective and personal--but that's my take. Good luck--you cannot go wrong with either choice.
D’agostino integrated amp vs their amp and a tubed pre amp setup.
Hi I am trying to decide between a D’Agostino amp and preamp versus the D’Agostino integrated amp has anyone heard the integrated amp and what were your impressions? I am new to high FidelityBut I’m trying to design a system that has the warm tones of a tube amp with greater more efficient power.