More (post) Krell bashing is what this is; the emperor has no clothes. Also, the fact that Atkinson then continued on a modified test basis completely invalidates the test, Atkinson and the publication. This is pure entertainment with absolutely no value. Frankly, I stopped reading this magazine and the other one years ago; I have better things to do with my time, like read and respond to Audiogon threads such as this one. And no one so far seems to care what the amp sounds like...hmmm.
D'Agostino Momentum amp melts down
The latest issue of Stereophile tests the Momentum amplifier and amp number 1 melts down during the precondition test. Atkinson is afraid to subject amp number 2 to the same test and only runs it for 1/2 as long as the standard test.
Parasound, Bryston, and others pass this test but the Momentum can't? Then they act like it's no big deal like it melted down. So, if that's the case, why perform the test?
The manufacturer response doesn't remark on the melt down. I would think Dan would be duly embarrassed but what the heck, those copper heat sinks sure look great.
Would a prospective buyer (not me) be hesitant to power an inefficient speaker to loud levels with this amp?
Parasound, Bryston, and others pass this test but the Momentum can't? Then they act like it's no big deal like it melted down. So, if that's the case, why perform the test?
The manufacturer response doesn't remark on the melt down. I would think Dan would be duly embarrassed but what the heck, those copper heat sinks sure look great.
Would a prospective buyer (not me) be hesitant to power an inefficient speaker to loud levels with this amp?