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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    edited October 2018
    I didn't take it that way, I was just trying to point out that for those like me who don't have a lot of coin, there is a way to get top sound.

    I know there are a lot of features to be had and some require a lot of them but be prepared to pay, but for those that need basics and want high-end sound, the $2200 kinki fits the bill.
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-integrated-amp-from-kinki-studio-ex-m1-good-enough-to-replace-my-2
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • F1nutF1nut Posts: 44,450
    It looks nice, has quality parts, very reasonable price, gets good reviews and doesn't have a lot of useless features.....made for pure audio. I like that.
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    my review is up.
    https://www.kinki-studio.com/news
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • maxwardmaxward Posts: 547
    Enjoyed reading your review, Marv. You compared it with some pretty big dogs.
    Thorens TD-160C; Sumiko Talisman S, retipped by Soundsmith; Jolida JD9; Marantz CD-53; North Star Intenso;
    Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
    Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R
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  • tonybtonyb Posts: 32,419
    F1nut wrote: »
    It looks nice, has quality parts, very reasonable price, gets good reviews and doesn't have a lot of useless features.....made for pure audio. I like that.

    Soo....it's anti-millennial ? :)

    iPhone compatible ?
    Hook ups for my playstation ?
    Can I get YouTube on it or Netflix ?
    Can my earbuds plug in ?
    Can it be used with my soundbar ?
    Alexa compatible ?
    USB charging ?
    Can I use Chromecast with it ?
    Wireless ?

    What frickin' good is it then ? :D:D:D
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • halohalo Posts: 5,535
    Very nice review Marvin. Sounds like a solid piece of equipment! Dibs when you decide to move it on down the road.... ;)
    Audio: Triangle Borea BR03 * Cambridge Audio CXA60 * Bluesound Node 2i * APC H10 * StudioTech HF-5
    Vinyl: Fluance RT82 * Nagaoka MP-110 * Bottlehead Reduction + Integration Upgrade * KAB RF1
    Vinyl II: Audio Technica AT-LP120X USB * AT120Eb * ART DJ Pre II * Acrylic Turntable Mat
    Video: Hisense 55H8F * Panasonic DMP-UB200 * ROKU Streaming Stick + * Z-line Designs Elektra
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    Thanks for the review & the link to it!
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    Got a nice unison research for sale.
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • halohalo Posts: 5,535
    marvda1 wrote: »
    Got a nice unison research for sale.

    I want the one that sounds better ;)
    Audio: Triangle Borea BR03 * Cambridge Audio CXA60 * Bluesound Node 2i * APC H10 * StudioTech HF-5
    Vinyl: Fluance RT82 * Nagaoka MP-110 * Bottlehead Reduction + Integration Upgrade * KAB RF1
    Vinyl II: Audio Technica AT-LP120X USB * AT120Eb * ART DJ Pre II * Acrylic Turntable Mat
    Video: Hisense 55H8F * Panasonic DMP-UB200 * ROKU Streaming Stick + * Z-line Designs Elektra
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    less money :D
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • voltzvoltz Posts: 5,423
    Nice Review!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
    Marvin, reading your review made me want to hear one for myself and see what it's all about!
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    edited October 2018
    i'll have it at skip's on the 20th, come on down.
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • tonybtonyb Posts: 32,419
    edited October 2018
    marvda1 wrote: »
    i'll have it at skip's on the 20th, come on down.

    Ohh really ? Skips huh....I'll send my henchman over, Halen. Might be in disguise though.
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    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • halohalo Posts: 5,535
    What about LSAF?
    Audio: Triangle Borea BR03 * Cambridge Audio CXA60 * Bluesound Node 2i * APC H10 * StudioTech HF-5
    Vinyl: Fluance RT82 * Nagaoka MP-110 * Bottlehead Reduction + Integration Upgrade * KAB RF1
    Vinyl II: Audio Technica AT-LP120X USB * AT120Eb * ART DJ Pre II * Acrylic Turntable Mat
    Video: Hisense 55H8F * Panasonic DMP-UB200 * ROKU Streaming Stick + * Z-line Designs Elektra
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  • ZLTFULZLTFUL Posts: 5,350
    Don’t worry Tony...I will be there and will rub my naughty bits all over it for you.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • DarqueKnightDarqueKnight Posts: 6,656
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    maxward wrote: »
    Not sure if I care for the faceplate either, but it probably doesn’t show fingerprints.

    The remote control should negate the need for touching the controls. I avoid going near my gear...that's how cosmetic accidents happen.

    How do you clean? Or better yet how often?

    Feather dusting as needed.
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    the best review to date.
    https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    Any update @marvda1 on your experiences with this amplifier?
    Anyone else here using one?

    I may post a separate thread... always interested in longer-term assessment of new(er) products!

    Thanks.
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 4,011
    I don't have the +, and think at $2900 it tends not to be the bargain it was at $2000.
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • ZLTFULZLTFUL Posts: 5,350
    So...is the +...wait for it...Extra Kinki?


    Thank you folks! I'm here all week! Don't forget to tip your wait staff and try the veal!!!
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    Seeing a photo of that amplifier with a person emphasizes the grotesqueness of its aesthetics (from my perspective) :(

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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
    Mark that's not a nice thing to say about Sean.
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  • displaynamedisplayname Posts: 650
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Seeing a photo of that amplifier with a person emphasizes the grotesqueness of its aesthetics (from my perspective) :(

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    I really liked the look of this when I saw it in person at Marvin's place. The machining looks great in person.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
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  • BlueFoxBlueFox Posts: 13,268
    Display is to bright.
    Bud - Silicon Valley

    Lumin X1
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD
    Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on preamp, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFoxBlueFox Posts: 13,268
    There is nothing to hold the cardboard in place.

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    Bud - Silicon Valley

    Lumin X1
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD
    Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on preamp, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    BlueFox wrote: »
    There is nothing to hold the cardboard in place.

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    That's what duct tape is for. Duct tape's available in silver, black and gunmetal finishes, too.

    B)
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