Description

D’Agostino Progression/Classic combo for solid-state. The other option is the Shindo Monbrison preamp with  Audio Valve Challenger amps when I’m in the mood for tubes.

The D'Agostino Progression and Classic combo has excellent tone and texture, the perfect SS if you enjoy the warm side of neutral. Matched with my analog sources, the combination sounds organic, musical, and connects me to the music. I find that you gain more resolution and neutrality as you move up the D'Agostino line at a loss of some warmth.

Cheers and enjoy the music.
Anthony 
Read more...

Room Details

Dimensions: 18’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 9’


Components Toggle details

    • Dan D'Agostino Progression Preamp
    • Dan D'Agostino Master Stereo Amp
    • Shindo Labs Monbrison tube preamp
    This late Ken Shindo era Monbrison is a nice change up from the other preamp in the system. It also has an excellent MM/MC phone stage.
    • Magico V3 Speakers
    • Studer A810 reel to reel
    • Studer A807 reel to reel
    • King Cello Tapehead/Phono preamp
    custom made by Charles King
    • Fidelity Research FRT-4 SUT
    moving coil step-up transformer with multiple inputs for both of my turntables.
    • Garrard 401 turntable
    • TW Acustic Raven One
    • Triplanar mk VII U2 Tonearm
    • Reed 2A Tonearm
    • LUMIN D2 DAC w/ Booster
    I use this DAC in combination with a tube stage connected to it. I find tube stages to really improve the sound of my digital sources.
    • Sony SCD-XA9000es CD/SACD
    • GIK Acoustics diffusers
    Auralex diffusers, ATS basstraps and panels

Comments 27

Showing all comments by 2psyop.

View all comments

I really like your gear and space. Very, very nice and I bet it sounds sublime. Luv those reel to reel recorders too! Happy Listening.

2psyop