Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2020/03/28

Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems has begun shipping the Progression Integrated Amplifier, the latest addition to the award-winning Progression Series. The Progression Integrated combines the elegance and detail retrieval of the Progression Preamplifier with the power and dynamic capability of the Progression Stereo Amplifier topology, housed in a chassis that exudes the D’Agostino aesthetic. Built on a modular platform, the Progression Integrated fulfills every need of today’s music listener and audiophile.
The analogue base unit provides two single-ended inputs and three balanced inputs, including a home theater pass-through. Balanced preamplifier outputs make for the convenient inclusion of one or more subwoofers into a system. The Bluetooth Remote control connectivity, is included as part of the base package.
The heart and soul of the Progression Integrated is formed of fundamental DDMAS technologies, including discrete, balanced, direct-coupled circuitry, married to a substantial output stage delivering 200W per channel into 8 Ohms and 400W per channel into 4 Ohms. A unique toroidal winding technology, first employed in the Momentum M400 amplifier, delivers greater power output from a conventionally sized transformer, enabling the Progression Integrated to be a surprisingly compact amplifier for its capability, the company says. If a turntable is part of the current system or added in the future, an optional moving coil phono stage module can be included at the time of production or inserted at a later date.
For digital playback, an optional digital module, adding a fully differential hi-res DAC and a full suite of capability, is also available. Coaxial, optical and USB inputs join Ethernet and wireless connectivity for in-house networking and internet streaming.
Two analogue meters, inspired by Swiss watch faces, function as signal level meters during music playback. When volume is adjusted, the meter needles change to volume setting indicators; after adjustments are made, the meters revert back to signal level operation. The meters also function as balance, phase and mute indicators.
Finished in either anodized silver or black aluminum, the Progression Integrated Amplifier – like all Dan D’Agostino components – is hand built by a staff of music lovers and technicians in Master Audio Systems' Cave Creek, Arizona facility.
The Progression Integrated Amplifier is available now with a UK RRP of £18,500 for the analogue base model, £20,750 for the analogue model with optional phono stage, £24,000 for the analogue model with optional digital module, and £26,250 for the unit equipped with the optional phono stage and digital module.

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