D'Agostino Progression monoblocks replacing my Theta Prometheus monoblocks


I downsized from a 5.1 surround system back to 2 channel. Got rid of my 5 Theta monoblocks, and have a pair of the D'Agostino's coming. I am so looking forward to getting them in my system. They will be used with an ARC Ref 10 preamp and Wilson Maxx 3 speakers. 
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I am curious what you like about the sound of the D'Agostino amps compared to your Ncore based Theta Prometheus amps?  I sold NC1200 amps after owning them for over a year so I could go back to a pair of conventional SS Class A amps.  My experience with Ncore most closely resembles what is described in the Mono & Stereo review of the NC1200 Mola Mola Kaluga amps.
The Progression amps look incredible.  I hope you like your new system, it should sound fantastic.
Even if you thought Theta gear is "over-hyped," the Prometheus is unlike former Theta gear because of the use of Bruno Putzeys NC1200 amp modules.  I was curious whether the linear power supply in the Theta version "cured" the problem I had with the sound of the Hypex/Ncore Class D amp modules powered by their SMPS.  Based on the comments, I guess not.  I do not blame Theta or David Reich for not being able to pull off a trick that no one else has been able to accomplish with the Ncore modules.  I know I am much happier with my conventional Class A amps.  I do own another amp that is a David Reich design, a McCormack DNA-2 LAE with SMc Signature upgrades.  I like the sound of that amp better than the Ncore monos too.