Regarding DK Design Vs.1 Reference Mk2 amp ???

Why consider a universal player for formats that are essentially dead? I have had two universal players, and have 20 discs. I won't buy more discs or another multi player.

Put the time, money, effort into a first rate red book player.

It is interesting to note a totally different perception of the DK brand overseas. If you talk to audiophiles in Europe, the general impression is that the company is very respectable and conducts its business in a very respectable way. Perhpas because the 2-channel audio market in the US is so small DK may have been testing some new marketing strategies on the US market.

Why a universal player? Perhaps that question might be better directed to some of the worlds largest electronic manufacturers. Most people now like movies and music at home and appreciate the convenience of 1 player. It can still be an outstanding red book performer and play other formats.

I refer to "universal player", (as I believe most do) as being inclusive of the DVD-A and SACD formats, which is why I commented that I wouldn't waste the time to include them given the reality of those formats in the market.
Many or most of the universal players on the market are not outstanding Redbook players until you get to the stratosphere in price.

I have to agree with Snofun3 entirely. I would add that the notion that all those used Mk IIs for sale represent happy consumers upgrading to Mk IIIs completely beggars credibility. I hope Larry will be able to turn this company around but the marketing thus far has dug a fairly deep hole. However good the engineering may be it is going to take both a very smart P.R. campaign and substantial capital reserves to get out of that hole.