Dan D'Agostino - Momentum Z - Monoaural Amplifier

The Dan D'Agostino Momentum Z Monaural Amplifier represents the next evolution of the acclaimed Momentum platform, advancing the company’s reference monoblock architecture with newly developed circuit topologies, enhanced power regulation, and sophisticated real-time operational control. Designed to commemorate the brand’s fifteenth anniversary, the Momentum Z delivers extraordinary authority, transparency, and musical realism for the world’s most demanding audio systems.

At the core of the design is a dual 1,200VA linear toroidal transformer array working in conjunction with the company’s proprietary Kinetic Drive Regulator technology. This advanced power architecture maintains ultra-stable voltage rails under dynamic musical demands while substantially reducing noise and distortion. A newly engineered JFET input stage further improves low-noise performance and signal linearity for enhanced detail retrieval and natural tonal presentation.

The Momentum Z also introduces Ethernet-enabled system monitoring, allowing real-time access to amplifier operating data including voltage, temperature, bias, and status diagnostics through a network-connected interface. Combined with the company’s signature precision-machined aluminum and copper chassis construction and Dual Domain Meter Display, the Momentum Z establishes a new flagship benchmark for high-current monaural amplification.

Available in Silver or Black finishes

FEATURES

• Fully balanced monaural power amplifier design
• Kinetic Drive Regulator power supply technology
• 500W continuous output into 8 ohms
• 1000W continuous output into 4 ohms
• 2000W continuous output into 2 ohms
• Dual 1,200VA linear toroidal transformers
• New JFET input stage topology
• Fully complementary analog circuitry
• Software-based operational control system
• Ethernet monitoring and reporting interface
• Real-time voltage, bias, and temperature monitoring
• Dual Domain Meter Display
• Copper heatsink architecture
• Single balanced XLR input
• Custom speaker binding posts
• Precision-machined aluminum and copper chassis construction
• Hand-built in the USA

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Monaural Power Amplifier
Amplifier Class: Class AB
Output Power: 500W @ 8Ω / 1000W @ 4Ω / 2000W @ 2Ω
Frequency Response: 1Hz – 200kHz (-1dB) / 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.1dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >75dB A-weighted / >115dB unweighted
Gain: 27dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02% @ 1kHz, 500W @ 8Ω
Input Impedance: 1MΩ (Standard Input Setting) / 300Ω (Z Input Setting)
Output Impedance: <0.05Ω, 20Hz – 20kHz
Output Voltage: 190V peak-to-peak
Output Current: 60A peak-to-peak
Power Consumption: Standby 17W / Idle 35W / Maximum 3200W
Inputs: 1 x Balanced XLR
Outputs: 1 Pair Speaker Binding Posts
Network Connectivity: RJ45 Ethernet
Dimensions (W × H × D): 13.5 × 5 × 20.5 in. (32 × 13 × 54 cm)
Weight: 100 lbs (45 kg)
Finishes: Silver or Black