DK Design users check out Writers Choice Awards


With all the commotion about DK Design Group, I think many of you would like to see the following from the Positive Feedback Online's Writers' Choice Awards for 2004:

"DK Design Group VS-1 Mark II Integrated

When the PFO Writers were asked to name the "most significant product you heard this past year" the choice was a no brainer for me. From the very first time I heard the VS-1 to right this moment (I am listening to my personal VS-1 as I write this), I am still in shock and awe of this component.

If the VS-1 just did an adequate job as an integrated, given it's stunning good looks and overall design, at the cost of $2995; it would still have been a significant achievement. The fact that it has a wonderful mastery of any music played through it, turning each playing into a live performance of stunning realism makes it the best value of this year and perhaps many past ones.

The VS-1 exhibits sheer power, dynamics and a degree of delicacy that it unsurpassed in this price range. I can't think of any component that passed through my listening room that impressed me more than the VS-1 Mark II. (see http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue15/dkvs1.htm for more)"

Here is the link to the site: http://www.audience-av.com/positive_feedback_online.htm

By the way, I am still totally happy with my VS-1 Mk. 2 Reference. Enjoy!
speedfreak
Yes it is a great product. I have listened to it once, and actually compared it to my JRDG model 8. Maybe even the DK design bested it. I used a crappy pre at the audiotion though.
Great product it is.
I have been in the industry for 25 years; and I would go as far as to say publicly that it is unquestionably the most revolutionary product at or near its price, and given that it's an integrated, only makes it more compelling.
It has bested MANY separates out there with ease.
The days of separates, 'death certificates' was signed with the advent of this product!
Audiophiles claim to want the BEST, yet, if the price is a little too low, or not separates, which infer superiority, they hesitate. Better is better, and this integrated has it.
If you can get your hands on one, don't hesitate. Better than the Gryphon at less than half the price, (the 2200).
Uses the same transistors with a tube front in the pre stage, which allows you to "tune" the sound to meet the needs of your system. Ingenious.
Good Listening
Larry, Is this unit powerful enough to handle the Von Schweikert VR 4 HSE? I know you've had them and commented on them with the Spectron Musician 2. How would you compare the two on them on these particular speakers?
Lloyd,
The new Musician 2 is wonderful, but that is heresay.
I have yet to put my hands on one.
I know this, the DK is remarkable, and for $2995. almost ridiculously low price.
I am NOT a downward price justification person either. Better is better, regardless.
This amp deserves just about the highest praise one can heap on it. The money ONLY makes it a great bargain.
Best,
I am buying one and plan on being very happy saving $$$$, I am also getting sick of this audiophilia stuuf. I just ordered a set of Reimer Tetons, custom made in Wyoming which are GREAT speakers. No retail outlets, built by hand by one man, and they are amazing. I am getting a lot of flak from my audiophile buddies, but I am willing to get used to just enjoying the music. Stop thinking ya gotta spend 10k plus, just to have "name brand" Let YOUR ears decide.

Smilin