Conversation with a Master: Dan D’Agostino Part 1

This is the beginning of a series where we speak with the legends in the High End Audio industry. We are truly honored to have Dan D'Agostino as our guest.
Dan shares his early days starting Krell, the difficulties of breaking into the industry as the new upstart, some memorable products and technologies he pioneered.
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Audio Excellence Inc. is a high end audio/video store in Markham, Ontario, Canada, a suburb of Toronto. We've been in business since 1991.
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[@kylekemp4776]

Off to buy my lotto ticket so I can afford this golden gear-- Living Legend!

[@sambourre9539]

Wow, what an awesome humble man. Great interview

[@minhtruong6553]

Holy SSS. IS that the guy who designed Krell amplifier. It was one of the memorable amplifier that impressed me most at a Hifi show when I was 28 years old. Respect.

[@Turboy65]

I'm the proud owner of a pair of Krell KMA-160 monoblocks. They have a past, so to speak. I rebuilt them after they were involved in a house fire, and they've been non-stop reliable since I got them and rebuilt them, around 1998 or so. Still great amps to this day.

[@is1dre]

An audio legend!

[@tonyharrison2542]

What a wonderful segment. I was hanging on each and every word and was very disappointed when it came to an abrupt ending. A part 2 would be awesome. Well done!

[@williampearson4968]

Fascinating conversation with Dan's 50 year history of innovation and passion in High End Audio resulting in wonderful music that we all enjoy in our homes. I agree his preamps and amps produce the magic based on designs over a lifetime of pursuing excellence.

[@3dimensionsofmusic3D]

A great interview Adrian. Mr Dagostino was exciting and interested in relaying wonderful memories. I could never afford his primo equipment but appreciate his passion for the music and reproduction of it. Cheers

[@marknachmias423]

Wow! Dayton Wrights. I remember hearing them at Chestnut Hill Audio on Cherry Street in Philadelphia with Jack Rubinson. To this day, I have never heard bass reproduced quite like that.

[@hawkins55]

Thoroughly enjoyed the interview!

[@Audiofreak71]

Awesome video , thanks for sharing . I used to own an Aragon 4004 mkii that was designed by Dan , great amplifier. I have listened to his new amps paired with Wilson Alexandria’s and they are magical .

[@2Bad.]

What a great video and very inspiring. It ended very abruptly... is there going to be a part 2 ???

[@louisperlman8030]

Lots of history here. The Aragon 2004 was my first high end amplifier.

[@luisrodriguez8639]

I also the same, I have it yet in a closet

[@michaelgelfman5334]

Wonderful interview that just stopped. I was hoping to hear about his current company too. Will you be posting the rest of the interview?

[@beagle7622]

The first turntable, the Clearaudio I have seen one. A beautiful piece of Engineering, unfortunately wasn’t able to hear it playing a record.

[@KT88gs]

He is a graet guy and he has a great story to tell.

[@raymondtaveras9371]

I have 3 krell amp and my favorite is krell FPB 200 the sound is amazing so natural especially with voices

[@johnchan7544]

Sure wish they would come out with a $5k integrated amp today...

[@kevinw.weiser9820]

Who is the FW that gave this a thumbs down? FFS, it's an audio legend telling an interesting and entertaining story, What's not to like if your a hi-fi enthusiast? And if your not, why would you watch this? Thanks to all for a great interview!

[@Carrera6rennsport]

Been a Krell user for eons, I received my KSA-250 in Nov. of 1990 prior I had the KSA-80 and a slew of fan-cooled-era Krells. The blue LED was a big deal at the time.

[@ronniefranks4351]

It seems most people now hate the blue LED’s.

[@PanAmStyle]

I remember listening to Dayton-Wright speakers at Bay-Bloor. And I also lived in London ON for four years - good memories!

[@zeissiez]

Jay, I can’t wait to buy your speakers :-)

[@carminedesanto6746]

So many memories..and I’ve had Krell PAM 1 and PAM 3 ..I think it was a three....
And I had Apogee Scintillas ..but driven by Classe’ DR-3 VHC ...it was freak’n awesomeness.

[@405line]

Sitting here watching this with the KRC-3 playing.

[@johnanderson8096]

Really enjoyed that... Thank you...

[@keeferdog5617]

I wish I could afford his stuff....

[@mesonto]

What happened? I was enjoying the interview and then it just unceremoniously ended. Amazing, amazing interview!

[@alexsuarez1843]

I didn’t like what happened at 39:01, where’s the rest? Great interview 👍

Arizona has scorpions in the bathrooms but Buffalo has gut wrenching cold. Choose Atlanta.

[@NAAACTR]

Mcintosh labs need Dan D’Agostino

[@tthedon2471]

no mortal can afford his amps!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ortizdisease]

Part 2: th-cam.com/video/IyrWxKuPYRs/w-d-xo.html

[@Trump1776]

Master blaster my ass, he builds rubbish amps etc. fails easily poor customer service 9 mths for replace a display etc. there is your truth .

[@sickkids666]

Really enjoyed the interview! Thanks!