Dan D'Agostino Momentum


Does anyone own Dan D'Agostino integrated amplifiers such as Momentum? I own a Burmester 232 and love its sound and looks. Why would anyone pay $75,000 for the Momentum integrated made in Arizona? 

mramaswamy11

Mr. D'Agostino is a legendary component designer, one of the most respected. His Momentum line sits just under the unobtainable level of D'Agostino products. He has a very loyal following of high end buyers cultivated over decades. Your Burmester is a beautiful integrated and I'm quite satisfied with my 218. Have we reached the pinnacle of what's possible? No, far from it, even in the Burmester line.

Why would someone buy the D'Agostino? The easy answer is that they like it and they can. Its voiced a little different than Burmester products and that integrated is a beast. 500 watts into 4 ohms, and a striking piece of gear. So, for someone with the budget, power hungry speakers, and attracted to the convenient solution offered by integrateds, the D'Agostino would certainly be a consideration. Horses for courses. That's a bunch of money for an integrated, but I suspect it will be a successful product.

I am in the midst of remodeling my house right now. I live in Cave Creek. While my system is apart I dropped it off for them to give it a once over. (I have the Momentum HD preamp, the phono stage and a pair of M400 monoblocks. Not only were they very quick to respond and help out, but Dan himself gave me a call after he looked them over and gave them a listen. He then made a few suggestions. I love the sound of their stuff. But this kind of customer service makes it priceless.