I have a Kinki Studio EX-m1+ with Sparkos. I really like the amp, and I think it is a great value new, but at $1,600 used a steal. I had paired it with Dynaudio Contour 20i's and Dynaudio Sub 500. I ended up trading speakers and sub for the Harbeth Super HL 5 Plus, which to me sound better. I hear a bigger sound stage and a more natural sound. The Dyn's were great and maybe a better match for rock the Harpeth’s just sound better with jazz, female vocals and acoustic music. Result is I can listen for three or fours hours without any fatigue. The Dyn’s sure are pretty speaker and I really enjoyed them but the Harbeth are a better fit for me. I have owned Contour 1.3's and the Contour 1.3SE in Birds Eye Maple, another very pretty speaker and I loved them all, but I am happy with the Harbeths.
Modwright KWI200 vs Kinki Studio EX-M1+
I am trying to decide between Modwright KWI200 (8 years old) and a new Kinki Studio EX-M1+ amp. Currently have Magnepan LRS, Gemme Katana Itokawa, and Zu Dirty Weekend speakers (all with with JL Audio sub) in rotation. Listen to vinyl, CD, or streaming from Node 2i. Mostly listen to 60, 70, 80, 90's and current rock (and folk) music but blues and jazz mixed in. Any opinions appreciated.