The Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier represents the most compact, versatile, and accessible entry into Dan D'Agostino’s world of ultra-high-end audio. Available through Trimira Audio, Brisbane’s premier home for world-class HiFi, the Pendulum brings flagship engineering including a JFET input stage derived directly from the Momentum preamplifier series into an elegant, standard-width component.
Delivering an effortless 120 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and doubling to 240 Watts into 4 Ohms, the Pendulum effortlessly drives demanding loudspeaker loads while preserving microscopic detail, organic warmth, and explosive dynamic realism.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
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Momentum-Derived JFET Input Topology: Employs an ultra-low-noise JFET input stage inspired by the flagship Momentum preamplifiers. This design perfectly couples signal sources to the output stage, delivering exceptional transparency, liquid midrange texture, and wide dynamic range.
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Robust 750VA Toroidal Power Supply: Driven by a custom-wound 750VA toroidal transformer paired with a 25,000 µF filter capacitor bank, guaranteeing immediate current delivery during intense dynamic peaks and maintaining rock-solid speaker grip.
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First D'Agostino Component with HDMI eARC: Offers seamless integration into modern living spaces and TV systems via an optional digital streaming module equipped with HDMI eARC for high-resolution TV audio playback.
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Swiss Watch-Inspired LCD Display: Features a sleek LCD screen on the front panel that offers real-time status updates, active source information, and volume levels with high-precision aesthetics.
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Modular Digital & Phono Expansion: The pure analog base unit can be customized or field-upgraded with an optional Digital Streaming Module (DSM) (Wi-Fi, RJ-45 Ethernet, Optical, HDMI eARC, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect) and an optional Moving Coil (MC) Phono Stage.
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Bi-Directional Bluetooth Remote Control: Includes an ergonomic Delrin® remote with a built-in display screen that mirrors front-panel metadata and volume settings for convenient system control from anywhere in the room.
Technical Specifications
| Feature / Metric |
Specification |
| Output Power (per channel) |
120 W @ 8Ω / 240 W @ 4Ω |
| Frequency Response |
1 Hz – 80 kHz (-0.5 dB) / 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.01 dB) |
| Distortion (THD) |
0.015% @ 1 kHz @ 120 W into 8Ω |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>100 dB (unweighted) / >95 dB (A-weighted) |
| Input Impedance |
1 MΩ |
| Output Impedance |
0.1 Ω |
| Analog Inputs |
3 Pairs Balanced XLR (1 with Home Theater Pass-Through) / 1 Pair Single-Ended RCA |
| Outputs |
1 Pair Balanced XLR Preamp Out / 5-Way Speaker Binding Posts / ¼-inch Headphone |
| Optional Digital Inputs (DSM) |
1 Optical Toslink, RJ45 Ethernet, Wi-Fi, HDMI with eARC (PCM up to 32-bit/192kHz, DSD256) |
| Optional Phono Module |
Moving Coil (MC) with selectable loading (50Ω to 47kΩ, 60 dB Gain) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.0 x 4.65 x 14.0 in / 43.2 x 11.8 x 35.6 cm |
| Weight |
35.0 lbs / 15.9 kg |
| Finishes Available |
Anodized Silver or Stealth Black with Copper Accents |
Experience The Pendulum at Trimira Audio
Visit or contact Trimira Audio to discuss custom configuration options (Analog, Streaming DAC, or Phono), evaluate speaker synergy, or schedule a private demonstration of the Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier.
