Aragon Amps

I had both the Aragon 8008x3bb, 8008bb and 8008. These amps are well priced and performs very neutral across the entire spectrum. Noted for bass performance and build quality. The only flaw I found in the three amps is that they all make a slight humming noise. Secondly, don't mate them with bright sounding speakers. Overall, if I had a choice, I chose the Brystons which does all the Aragon does but with a 20 year warrantee and a customer service department to die for.

I own the Aragon 8008BB and I am trying to sell it. It has been a great amp and agree mostly w/ madisonears comments. I also think Mondial Designs (the manufacturer of the Aragon) has excellent customer service. I purchased a used Aragon Soundstage that was supposedly in mint condition. It had a few software bugs and was scratched. I live near their coporate office and brought the unit over to them. Even though I told them it was used over the phone, they fixed the software chip. I asked them how much a new top would cost me and they said they'd look up the price. When they came back everything was upgraded to current software and they replace the top FREE!!!!! I was very happy to say the least. Now that they have been purchased by Klipsch I hope they continue producing great products with outstanding service.

Mondial has historically had wonderful customer service. I can't say enough good things about them. I have had a nearly identical situation as P mmk with my ACT-3 processor. They repaired it (essentially replacing the board) for free on a used piece. Not only that, but turn around was 2 days. Great guys, very nice.
However, I am not a big fan of their amp sound. As said above by others- very analytical. Similar to Krell at a lesser price, but I don't mean that as a good thing. Exceptionally accurate, but it took the life and emotion out of my music. This may be personal preference, I have settled on Aleph 2 monos for my 2 channel system, so my preferences lie in another direction. The amps do pack a tremendous punch, and boy are they FAST. And I mean that in a good way. Could probably drive a large bus. They might be great HT amps, but maybe not the most musical ones. If you like a really accurate SS sound, then they may be for you.
Happy listening,

Todd