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Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: DK Design Group VS-1 Integrated Amplifier (SS) by jimkravits@yahoo.com Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here. |
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Model: VS-1 Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2995 Description: Integrated amplifier with tube pre-amp stage Manufacturer URL: DK Design Group Model Picture: View
Review by jimkravits@yahoo.com ( A ) on November 07, 2004 at 13:51:22
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for the VS-1
When I saw the review on Positive Feedback for the VS-1 Mk.2 I was a little skeptical. The reviewer, who is Ed Morawski went over the top and bought the review sample and said that the DK VS-1 MK.2 was the best amplifier he had ever heard. I bought the amp factory direct because there was no dealer in my area on a 30 day home trial policy.
At the time I bought the amp, my system consisted of a Mark Levinson No. 334 amplifier, VTL TL 2.5 preamp, Musical Fidelity A5 CD player, all driving a pair of Wilson Audio Sophia's. I was looking to scale down the system a little bit and hoping that I can find a really killer integrated amp to do the job.
Right out of the box, the DK integrated amp nearly smoked the Levinson/VTL combo. Shockingly, the system did not loose control or musicality as was expected but actually certain imrpovements were heard such as a better and more holographic soundstage, quieter background, and amazingly tuneful and solid bass. Everything just sounded a notch better. Now this integrated amp only costs $3000!
Also, the build quality is amazing and the DK amp looks really stunning on my rack. I will be glad to email pictures of my system to anyone interested and audiophiles in the Atlanta area can stop by for a listen.
In short, this is a killer integrated amp that just keeps on giving me goosebumps everytime I sit down to listen.
Anyone interested email me at jimkravits@yahoo.com
Product Weakness: Very heavy and large Product Strengths: Amazing sound quality and biuld quality
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: DK VS-1 MK.2 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): DK VS-1 MK.2 Sources (CDP/Turntable): Musical Fidelity A5 Speakers: Wilson Sophia Cables/Interconnects: JPS labs Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, classical, rock Room Size (LxWxH): 20 x 35 x 12 Time Period/Length of Audition: 2 months Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: DK Design Group VS-1 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - jimkravits@yahoo.com 13:51:22 11/7/04 ( 5)
- DK Design Group VS-1 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - JFT 15:24:44 11/24/04 ( 0)
yes I agree, it is SUPERB!! - enzo 09:47:54 11/8/04 ( 3)
- Re: yes I agree, it is SUPERB!! - ampgalore@yahoo.com 08:42:00 11/9/04 ( 2)
- I believe those were beta test samples... - enzo 12:22:29 11/9/04 ( 1)
- Re: I believe those were beta test samples... - mattjk 13:27:12 11/18/04 ( 0)